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James Gunn Wasn't Stopped From Using Any DC Characters In Suicide Squad 2
Director James Gunn has said that DC didn't refuse any of his character requests for the upcoming reboot/sequel The Suicide Squad. Gunn's movie includes a host of new characters which were all revealed at the DC FanDome The Suicide Squad panel. The rogues gallery of characters includes a number that have never been seen before in a blockbuster superhero movie, including Idris Elba as Bloodsport, John Cena as Peacemaker, Nathan Fillion as TDK, former Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi as The Thinker, Gunn's brother Sean Gunn as Weasel, and regular collaborator Michael Rooker as Savant.
Besides revealing the characters for the new movie, Gunn also released a behind-the-scenes promo trailer. If that trailer is anything to go by, it's going to be a wild, over-the-top and bombastic movie that, like Gunn's previous superhero efforts in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, doesn't take itself too seriously. Despite including a number of new characters, Gunn's movie will also see the return of Viola Davis' Amanda Waller, Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman's Rick Flag, and Jai Courtney's Boomerang.
Now, Gunn has revealed that DC didn't refuse him the use of any of the characters he chose for The Suicide Squad. Responding to a fan question on a recent Instagram post which touted The Dirty Dozen as an influence, Gunn said that DC didn't refuse him the use of any of the characters he chose, meaning that the characters in the movie are all his first choice. You can see the question and comment below.
Given that Gunn seems to be using half of DC's back catalog of characters in The Suicide Squad, it's not really a surprise that DC didn't refuse the use of any of the characters he chose. But it's also a sign that after interfering in both Suicide Squad and Justice League, perhaps DC and Warner Bros. are finally giving their filmmakers the freedom to create their own vision. While any studio wants to have input on a project, it's clear that WB has at least decided to give their filmmakers room to express themselves - the most obvious example being the imminent release of Zack Snyder's Directors Cut of Justice League.
For Gunn - who was fired by Marvel following the re-emergence of old offensive tweets and then later rehired - the opportunity to have free rein on this project must have seemed like a blessing. Especially given the sometimes restrictive nature of MCU movies, which usually have to be PG-13 and have restrictions in place in terms of characterization and how they fit into the wider universe. So far, things are looking far better for The Suicide Squad than its ill-fated predecessor.
The Suicide Squad (2021)
Release Date: Aug 06, 2021
