Stars Moves Forward With 'Evil Dead' Show

Bruce Campbell is set to reprise his role as Ash in an upcoming 'Evil Dead' series which has just received a greenlight from Starz to move forward with production. According to the program description, it does not appear much has changed for the iconic character originally portrayed by actor Bruce Campbell in the 1981 feature film The Evil Dead. The character of Ash appears to have remained an S-Mart employee living a fairly mediocre life; that is until the deadites show up and Ash must once again set aside his cowardly ways in order to save himself.

Sam Raimi is set to executive produce the series, as well as writing and directing the first episode. Robert Tapert will be also be joining the project as executive producer.

The 'Evil Dead' series also marks the second time Starz will be working with Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert; the first partnership was on 'Sparticus'.

The original announcement for an 'Evil Dead' series had come during Comic Con as Sam Raimi gently teased about the development of a possible show in development.

Jared Leto to Play The Joker in Suicide Squad?

According to The Hollywood Reporter and The Wrap; Actor and singer, Jared Leto has been in talks with Warner Bros. about playing The Joker in the upcoming Suicide Squad. The film has been set for an August 5, 2016 release date. The role of The Joker is speculation at the moment as representatives for Leto or Warner Bros. have yet to confirm whether or not the actor will be playing the role.

The Suicide Squad is a group of super villains turned vigilante on a kamikaze mission for an opportunity to be pardoned for their crimes. Director David Ayer may be rewriting the script originally penned by Justing Marks; rumor is, this version of the script is to include The Joker.

Ryan Gosling had originally been considered for the role, but opted not to sign of for the project. Leto had also previously expressed an interest in Marvel's Doctor Strange, but it seems consideration for the role is being given to seasoned actors.

It is also inevitable, if Jared Leto were to accept the role, that his portrayal of The Joker will be compared to that of Heath Ledger. Perhaps that is something to be wary of, but this Joker would clearly be of a different time and place and it should not be assumed that these two Jokers are one and the same. Whether or not Jared Leto chooses to accept the role, his version of The Joker will clearly be his own creation and it will be interesting to see another take on such a well known character.