'Suicide Squad' Director Gets Backlash From Zack Snyder Fans After Supporting 'Superman' Trailer

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Zack Snyder's die-hard fans lash out at 'Suicide Squad' director David Ayer for backing James Gunn's divisive 'Superman' trailer

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Ayer, who directed the original 'Suicide Squad' in 2016, posted a message praising Gunn's upcoming DCU reboot, calling it 'inspiring' and 'visionary' - a move that angered Snyder loyalists
The backlash highlights the intense rivalry between Snyder and Gunn fans, who have been at odds over the creative direction of the DC universe since Gunn took over as co-CEO of DC Studios

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