“The Suicide Squad” is a standalone sequel to David Ayer’s 2016 movie “Suicide Squad,” which is memorable for introducing Robbie’s fan-favorite turn as Harley Quinn. While Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” was a box-office blockbuster that earned more than $740 million worldwide, the film received critical pans across the board, and was one of the worst-reviewed films of 2016. While Gunn is carrying over some of the same characters from Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” (Robbie’s Harley, Courtney’s Boomerang, Davis’ Amanda Waller, and Joel Kinnaman’s Rick Flag), he’s expected to start from scratch when it comes to story and tone. New cast additions include Elba, Nathan Fillon, John Cena, Storm Reid, Alice Braga, Pete Davidson, Daniela Melchior, and more.

Gunn’s journey to “The Suicide Squad” was an unexpected one. The director was in the middle of developing his third “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie when Marvel parent company Disney severed ties with him over controversial jokes he made on Twitter in the past. Gunn’s firing notably generated backlash from his “Guardians” cast, who all campaigned on social media to have him rehired. Disney would later agree to bring Gunn back for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” but in the interim he struck a deal with Warner Bros. to helm “The Suicide Squad.” Marvel was open to allowing Gunn to finish “Suicide Squad” before re-starting “Guardians” pre-production. Warner Bros. is set to release “The Suicide Squad” in theaters nationwide August 6, 2021. Check out the complete cast rundown and first looks in the teaser below.

— The Suicide Squad (@SuicideSquadWB) August 22, 2020

Viola Davis: Amanda Waller Joel Kinnamen: Rick Flag Michal Rooker: Savant Flula Borg: Javelin Margot Robbie: Harley Quinn David Dastmalchian: Polka Dot Man Daniela Melchior: Ratchater 2 Idris Elba: Bloodsport Mayling Ng: Mongal Peter Capaldi: Thinker Alice Braga: Solsoria Pete Davidson : Blackguard Nathan Fillon: T.D.K John Cena: Peacemaker Sean Gunn: Weasel Jai Courtney: Boomerang

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