The Suicide Squad
Last update : May 13 , 2021
James Gunn crossed over from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the DC Extended Universe as the directorThe Suicide Squad , and he get a few Marvel worker with him . As the moving picture approaches its release date in August , more information has come to light about the characters and who is playing them . Some of these faces are familiar because they ’re reprising their theatrical role from the originalSuicide Squad , but others are conversant because of their previous roles in the MCU , particularly James Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxymovies .
TheSuicide Squadcast members reprising their roles for Gunn ’s film include Margot Robbie , who will return as Harley Quinn after play her inBird of Prey ( and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn ) ; Jai Courtney , who is backas Captain Boomerang ; Joel Kinnaman will be present and calculate foras Rick Flagg ; and last but not least , Viola Davis will be backas Amanda Waller . The fledgling toThe Suicide Squad , which isdeceptively billed as a rebootgiven the way it continue the shape from the last movie , are an interesting bunch .
Confirmed newbies are Idris Elba , David Dastmalchian , John Cena , Doctor Who’sPeter Capaldi , and poser Daniela Melchior , who willplay the gender - flipped theatrical role of Ratcatcher . It was initially reported one of Gunn ’s go - to actors , Michael Rooker , would be play King Shark , but that role blend to Sylvester Stallone , with Rooker trifle another case .
There are a intelligent bit of MCU actors confirmed for the movie . permit ’s take a look at which MCU stars will be demonstrate up inThe Suicide Squadand which actors may show up .
Idris Elba
Like Gunn , Idris Elba has been a part of the MCU for year now , but Elba ’s route has never crossed with Gunn ’s during their respective journeys in the MCU . Elba is know in the MCU for playing Heimdall in all three of theThorsolo celluloid ( Thor , Thor : The Dark World , andThor : Ragnarok ) . Elba is also no stranger to other kinds of big music genre photographic film , having appeared in the past in moving picture likeThe Dark Tower , Star Trek Beyond , andPacific Rim .
Elba ’s experiences in sci - fi and phantasy film , as well as his specific experience in the world of comic book adaptations , like put up to his casting inThe Suicide Squad . News of Elba connect Gunn’sSuicide Squadcrew break up in March 2019 . It was report at the time Elba would be replacing Will Smith as Deadshot but that promptly shift and it was confirm short thereafter Elba would be playing Robert DuBois ( aka , Bloodsport ) , a contract killer .
Sylvester Stallone
A fun surprise came when it was revealed that Sylvester Stallone would be voicing the fictional character of King Shark inThe Suicide Squad . However , Stallone is no unknown to work with James Gunn . The actor starred inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2as Stakar Ogord ( aka , Starhawk ) , the loss leader of the Ravagers , space pirate . He had some kick with Yondu for breaking the codification . As King Shark , however , Stallone wo n’t actually come out onscreen ( as the character will be CGI ) , but it ’s been reveal Gunn wrote the part with the actor in mind .
Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi is perhaps one of the most familiar face to MCU buff , primarily known for directingThor : Ragnarokand the upcomingThor : Love and Thunder . However , Waititi is also an histrion , notably vocalize the role of Korg in theThormovies and inAvengers : Endgame . He will be inThe Suicide Squad , but his role is currently unknown . Popular speculation is that he ’s playing Starro , the film ’s villain , but that has yet to be affirm .
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Sean Gunn
James Gunn ’s brother , Sean Gunn has also drop a numeral of years in the MCU . He played Kraglin , Yondu ’s first mate , inGuardians of the GalaxyandGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 . Gunn was also the on - readiness Rocket the Racoon , who was voiced by Bradley Cooper . He ’ll reprise his role as Kraglin inThor : Love and Thunder , which is set for a 2022 release . InThe Suicide Squad , Gunn is play Weasel . Formerly have a go at it as James Monroe , a former prof , Weasel finally turned to a life of offense before he was a part of the squad .
David Dastmalchian
In April , actorDavid Dastmalchian was cast inThe Suicide Squad . Dastmalchian will reportedly be play Polka - Dot Man , a more colorful , camp DC Comics villain first introduced in 1962 and who has the power to turns polka - dots into buzzsaws . Admittedly , Polka - Dot Man is more of a down - tierBatmanvillain , making this news all the more interesting . Dastmalchian ’s character will be a new enlistee to the Suicide Squad , so maybe the oldtimer team members can help sour Polka - Dot Man into a more rough , rugged baddie .
Dastmalchian is no stranger to the world of comic book moving-picture show , having most latterly appeared in MCU filmsAnt - ManandAnt - Man & the Waspas one of Scott Lang ’s literal mate - in - crime , Kurt . Dastmalchian has also excruciate up quite an interesting resume full of flake parts in popular music genre moving picture , appear in hits likeThe Dark Knight , Blade Runner 2049 , andBird Boxmost recently . He ’s also recur as Abra Kadabra inThe Flashseries .
Nathan Fillion
Nathan Fillion has , to no one ’s surprise , also run with theater director James Gunn . While his MCU function inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2was limited to a scene that was ultimately deleted in Emily Price Post - yield , Fillion starred as Simon Williams . It was a cameo , but it count . He obviously has a much bigger part inThe Suicide Squad , with the actor playing T.D.K. , a metahuman who can physically come away his arms from the rest of his body . Fillion , perhaps well know for his roles in the TV seriesFireflyandCastle , has also star in several of Gunn ’s other film , includingSuperandSlither .
Michael Rooker
Michael Rooker will be play Brian Durlin ( aka , Savant ) inThe Suicide Squad , a estimator hack who blackmails people . However , the DC picture is sure as shooting not Rooker ’s first or second time working with Gunn . The actor was antecedently in the MCU , playing Yondu Udonta , a leader of a Ravager chemical group , inGuardians of the GalaxyandGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 . Yondu chance Peter Quill and raised him to be a Ravager . The pair had their squabbles , though Yondu finally sacrificed himself to economise Quill inVol . 2 . InThe Suicide Squad , Rooker will be reunited with Stallone , as well as Sean Gunn .
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