During the DC FanDome panel for the highly anticipated upcoming filmThe Suicide Squad, our first look at the film’s cast in character was unveiled. Indeed, up until now we didn’t even know who was playing who in the film, but now we have not onlycharacter namesbut some first-look images of what appears to be an absolutely bonkers ensemble.
Writer/directorJames Gunnshed some light on the project during the panel, revealing that it’s by far the most fun he’s ever had making a movie and adding that the studio is “overwhelmingly happy” with what they’ve seen thus far. Filming wrapped in February, so post-production is well underway, but as you’ll see below the tone of this thing is far different fromDavid Ayer’s previousSuicide Squadmovie.
Margot Robbiereprises her role as Harley Quinn,Viola Davisis back as Amanda Waller,Joel Kinnamanreturns as Rick Flag, andJai Courtneyreprises Captain Boomerang, but they’re joined by a new ragtag team with a bit of a throwback vibe. ProducerPeter Safrandescribed the film as a “gritty 1970s war movie,” and as you can see their costumes have something of a handmade attitude as opposed to the militaristic look of the first movie.
That throwback vibe is in the film’s DNA, as Gunn said he envisioned it as a sequel to the original comics byJon Ostrander:
“I had a long talk with Jon Ostrander about this. I said, ‘I don’t think of this movie so much as an adaptation of your comics. I think of this movie as a sequel to your run in the comic books.’ What would Jon Ostrander be doing with these characters if it was 30 years after he first started?”
The one characternotrevealed today is who’s playing King Shark, but we knowTaika Waititihas a role in the film so surely he’s voicing that character right?
The Suicide Squadis set for release on July 04, 2025. Be sure to get even more updates onThe Suicide Squadwith thenew images from set,behind-the-scenes footage,two explosive new posters, and thecast roll call.
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