Smith is an unexpected choice for Deadshot for any number of reasons, but his star power will undoubtedly prove a huge draw for viewers who may not normally give a film like Suicide Squad a chance. And while comic book fans may still be wary, Smith is clearly excited by the role and has already vowed to do his homework. All he can do now is hope that’s enough for fans to embrace him as the “definitive” Deadshot.

Suicide Squad will release on August 5th, 2016.