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Jared Leto and Will Smith are among the stars confirmed for 'Suicide Squad'.
The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor and 'Men In Black' star are among the star-studded cast confirmed for the upcoming Warner Bros. supervillain movie based on the DC comic book of the same name, Variety reports.
Will Smith's 'Focus' co-star Margot Robbie, 'The Dark Knight Rises' actor Tom Hardy, Divergent's Jai Courteney and model-turned-actress Cara Delevingne will also star in the film to be directed by 'Fury' filmmaker David Ayer.
Warner Bros. president Greg Silverman said: "The Warner Bros. roots are deep in this one. We look forward to seeing this terrific ensemble under David Ayer's amazing guidance, give new meaning to what it means to be a villain and what it means to be a hero."
The script centres on a team of supervillains who are given a death-defying mission to complete in return for redemption from the government.
Although the names have long been rumoured for the highly anticipated project, it's now been confirmed which stars will be taking on which roles.
Leto will transform into The Joker - a character made famous by Jack Nicholson and the late Heath Ledger - while Smith will play Deadshot, Hardy Rick Flag, Robbie Harley Quinn, Courtney Boomerang and Delevingne Enchantress.
Jesse Eisenberg is also said to be in talks to play Lex Luthor in the upcoming project, a role he will first take on in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'.
However, the studio is yet to cast the role of supervillain team leader Amanda Waller, although Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Oprah Winfrey are being eyed for the part.
'Suicide Squad' - which is scheduled to open in cinemas on August 5, 2016 - is expected to begin shooting in Toronto next April.

Martin Freeman thinks Bilbo Baggins is a realistic example of an everyday hero.
The 43-year-old actor stars as the diminutive Bilbo in 'The Hobbit' film trilogy and feels his on-screen character has more in common with everyday heroes than someone like Dolph Lundgren, the burly Swedish actor who appeared in 'Rocky IV' and 'The Expendables'.
Speaking at the London press conference for 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' - which also features Orlando Bloom - yesterday (02.12.14), Martin reflected: "I think the message of the film is pretty straightforward. It's not the first story in the world that had the message that the little guy can triumph. The reason it recurs is because it's strong and it's also aspirational.
"We want it to be true, but it is also true, you know. Most actual heroes in the world are not 6ft 5 and look like Vikings. Most everyday heroes don't look like that. We all know that to be true.
"Hollywood doesn't always tell us that truth, and that's why we all think it's surprising that Bilbo could be a hero.
"Well, actually most people we've ever met who we consider to be brave or inspirational or heroic don't look like Dolph Lundgren, do you know what I mean?
"Don't get me wrong, Dolph is a lovely fella... so I don't think it's the first tale in human history that told that message, but I think it's one that's worth retelling."

Peter Jackson suffered endless nightmares while making 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'.
The award-winning film-maker admits the intense pressure of creating a big Hollywood movie causes him to suffer unpleasant dreams - but he insists they disappear as soon as filming finishes.
Speaking at the London press conference for the new film - which features Orlando Bloom and Martin Freeman - earlier today (02.12.14), the 53-year-old director shared: "Every time I make a movie, the first day I start shooting, I start having a recurring nightmare every single night. I'm lying in bed and there's a film crew surrounding the bed, waiting for me to tell them what to do. And I don't quite know what movie I'm actually making.
"I'm not sure... I don't even think there's a script and they're all there wanting to have information from me. I'm in bed - I'm tired, I'm exhausted and I can barely think straight.
"This is the truth: that nightmare starts on the clock, every night, on the first day of shooting and goes through until the last day of shooting.Then it stops. It's hell. But it stops, it does stop."
What's more, Peter reaffirmed his position that he won't be making any more films based on the books by J. R. R. Tolkien, explaining that there are legals issues preventing him from doing so.
He said: "The Tolkien estate owns the writings of Professor Tolkien - 'The Hobbit' and the 'Lord of the Rings' were sold by Professor Tolkien in the late 60s. So they are the only two works of his that have ever been sold.
"Without the co-operation of the Tolkien estate, there can't be more films."

Will Ferrell is set to star in a new comedy based on life in the Shakespeare theatre.
The 47-year-old actor has reportedly signed up to the film after it was bought by Sony, specifically with the 'Anchorman' actor in mind.
According to Variety.com, the film will follow Will's character as he navigates the "intense" and "competitive" world of the theatre company.
The premise of the movie - which is as yet untitled - was developed by Mosaic before being sold to the production company while 'Dinner for Schmucks' writers David Guion and Michael Handelman are on board to write the script.
The pair have previously worked with Will on the 2007 film 'Blades of Glory'.
Will has a long history with Sony, having worked with them on the hit films, 'Step Brothers' and 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'.
If the proposed movie goes ahead as planned, the comic actor will have a busy schedule next year.
Will recently confirmed his plans to star in 'Zoolander 2', the follow-up to the hugely successful 2001 film, which starred Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.
He's also currently filming scenes for the old Hollywood film 'Zeroville' and comedy 'Daddy's Home', both of which are due out in 2015.

Sir Ian McKellen doesn't believe the final 'Hobbit' film is "the end of the journey".
The 75-year-old actor has suggested that there could be another movie based on the fictional Middle-earth, which was created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Sir Ian - who has played Gandalf in both the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and the three 'Hobbit' films - noted that the movies' director Peter Jackson originally thought the process would be finished over a decade ago.
Speaking at the premiere of 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' in London last night (01.12.14), he shared: "I was told by Peter, in 2001, that that was the end, that it was all over.
"Here we are 13 years later. So I don't believe necessarily this is the end of the journey."
When asked why he thinks the franchise has been so popular with fans across the globe, the veteran actor explained how the films
strike a moral chore with people.
He told the BBC: "Maybe [the movies] endure because they're not about evil just for evil's sake, they're not about frightening and exciting things just to thrill the audience.
"They're actually about something important. They're about what it takes to be a good person, really."

Andy Serkis reportedly has two roles in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.
According to website Jedi News, the 50-year-old actor has filmed two parts for the sci-fi blockbuster, one as a motion capture character - the genre which he specialises in - and one traditional live action role.
In his motion capture role, Serkis will lead a "group of unbelievably athletic and acrobatic characters" which also includes actress Crystal Clarke and parkour expert Pip Anderson.
His second part is believed to be smaller but is "pivotal" to the plot and "entwines with Daisy Ridley's back story".
Meanwhile, Serkis has confirmed it is his voice that provides the sinister narration on the 'Star Wars : The Force Awakens' trailer that was released last week.
Despite rampant internet rumours it could be Benedict Cumberbatch speaking, the 'Sherlock' star has come out to state he's not in the film, and now Serkis has revealed it is him talking but would not confirm he is the mysterious character in the hood wielding the red lightsaber.
Speaking to Absolute Radio, Serkis said: "Yeah (it's me), I'm sure Benedict doesn't need any more attention at the moment."
The J.J. Abrams-directed film is scheduled to hit cinemas on December 18 2015.

Jean-Claude Van Damme is to star in the 'Kickboxer' remake.
The 54-year-old action star appeared in the original 1989 film, appearing as professional fighter Kurt Sloane who learns Muay Thai kickboxing so he can avenge his brother who is left paralysed following a brutal bout with undefeated Thai champion Tong Po.
Tony Jaa was originally set to portray a wise martial arts master who trains Kurt - who will be played by Alain Moussi - but pulled out of the project and now Van Damme has agreed to take on the role.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' actor and part-time WWE wrestler Dave Bautista will play Tong Po, who in the remake actually kills Kurt's brother in their fight.
Speaking about the casting of Van Damme, producer Ted Field said: "We are so excited to have 'Kickboxer' roll into production and to have JCVD in the role of Master Chow, passing the torch to Alain, to have him lead the franchise to a new generation."
John Stockwell is directing the movie and shooting is due to start in New Orleans this week before production moves to Thailand.
The original 'Kickboxer' movie was one of Van Damme's first big screen successes, earning almost $15 million at the US box office after being made on a $1.5 million budget.

A movie about Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards is in the works.
Eddie the Eagle - whose real name is Michael Edwards - became a British hero despite finishing last in both the 70 metre and 90 metre ski jumps at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada and will now become the focus of a film.
A source said: "Eddie is a national institution and his story would make a great Hollywood tale."
Although it is unclear so far who will take on the role of the failed Olympian, 'Kick-Ass' director Matthew Vaughn and his Marv Films production company are said to be behind the upcoming project.
The source continued to The Sun newspaper: "The film will be a 'Cool Runnings'-style underdog story, with a lot of comedy. But with Matthew at the helm, it will also include a lot of action and special effects."
'Hitchcock' screenwriter Sean Macaulay was eager for the film to be made in 2009 and had eyed 'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint to play Eddie, however, similarly to the athlete's failures on the slope, the project never got off the ground.
The announcement that Vaughn is to direct is expected to take place in the coming weeks, along with casting news.

Jon Favreau wants to "blow people's minds" with his films.
The 'Iron Man' director hopes his movies "reward" the audiences who are constantly seeking new technology.
Speaking on a short film created for the latest instalment of Stella Artois 'Connoisseurs Series' - a collection of video portraits looking into the world of quality craftmanship - Jon said: "I want to blow people's minds. I want the audience to be rewarded for betting on us when they buy a ticket, too.
"But for the film-makers for the actors and for the people putting on the circus show, they want to bring down the house. When you hit something just right and the whole crowd as one responds that's a really exhilarating feeling."
The 48-year-old actor - who starred in 'Chef' alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson - explained how the changes in the film industry have affected the way he approaches making films.
Jon said: "The audiences always want the new technology. So our form, our technology, is changed to something that makes a big splash in a big way, with 3D on a big screen.
"That whole art imitating life, echoing life is part of the dance that filmmakers have with our culture, that I love"
'Chef' is out to rent and own on DVD and Blu-ray and digital download now from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.