The Suicide Squad

Did You Know?

• James Gunn was brought in to direct The Suicide Squad after his departure from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 following a brief controversy.
• The film’s R-rating allowed the filmmakers to incorporate far more graphic violence and dark humor than the typical superhero movie.
• Unlike the previous Suicide Squad movie, The Suicide Squad is not a direct sequel, but rather a standalone film with some returning characters.
• Sylvester Stallone voices King Shark, a humanoid shark character, bringing his unique blend of charm and absurdity to the role.
• The film’s opening sequence features a high death toll, with many characters being killed off within the first few minutes, as a comedic twist.
• Idris Elba was initially brought in to replace Will Smith as Deadshot, but his character Bloodsport was created to ensure no direct comparison to the first film.
• The character of Ratcatcher 2, played by Daniela Melchior, was a relatively unknown character in DC Comics before being brought to life in the film.
• The Starro creature, the film’s main antagonist, is one of the oldest villains in DC Comics, first appearing in The Brave and the Bold #28 (1960).
• The film features a cameo by the beloved character Javelin, played by Flula Borg, who meets an early demise in the movie.
• The Suicide Squad was praised for its use of music, with a carefully curated soundtrack that complements the film’s anarchic tone.