Suicide Squad Creater John Ostrander Explains Who Should Be On Movie Team’s Roster

Suicide Squad Creater John Ostrander Explains Who Should Be On Movie Team’s Roster

More news about the team of super villains fighting for good, staight from the series creator.

By THEHAWK - Mar 19, 2009 07:03 PM EST
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Source: MTV

I was pleased to find that one of my favorite DC titles may be adapted into a movie. I was able to find the following article released by MTV.

“Last month, the trend toward darker comic book fare in Hollywood seemed to continue with the announcement that DC Comics’ popular supervillain team-up series “Suicide Squad” was headed for the big screen under the guidance of “Sherlock Holmes” producer Dan Lin. Featuring an ever-changing cast of DC villains forced to fulfill missions for a covert government agency (and often dying in the course of doing so), the “Suicide Squad” series that debuted in 1986 was created by veteran comics writer John Ostrander.

MTV’s Rick Marshall spoke with Ostrander after the recent movie deal
announcement to get his thoughts on what a “Suicide Squad” movie should involve — and whether the creator of the team will have a hand in their big-screen debut.



The well-known “Batman,” “Spectre,” “GrimJack” and current “Star Wars: Legacy” comics writer told MTV News that he had only learned of the movie deal that morning, courtesy of the same report that broke the news to the general public. However, he was more than happy to offer up some thoughts on the characters that any faithful adaptation of the “Suicide Squad” series should include on the team’s roster.

“I think that [government liaison to the team] Amanda Waller is a necessity
,” said Ostrander. “Ditto for Deadshot,

Rick Flag,

Bronze Tiger,

Nightshade,

and the original Captain Boomerang.”



While such a lineup of might seem like a tall order, it’s worth noting that none of these characters have appeared in any of DC/Warner Bros’ prior movies — so they could avoid the troubles normally associated with recasting roles. As far as his involvement in the project, Ostrander told MTV that he hasn’t been contacted at this point, but “that doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t in the future (or I will).”

Yet, even with the rights secured, that doesn’t mean we’re guaranteed to see Ostrander’s team of unwilling heroes on the big screen — but the popular creator remains optimistic.
“I wish them luck,” said Ostrander. “Having a Squad movie (or several) would be a kick and I think the concept, well executed, would work like gangbusters. I’m full of hope for it.”

I am very excited about this and look forward to more news.
I am especially am looking forward to seeing my favorite, Deadshot, in action.
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MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/19/2009, 8:16 PM
They will have to have Waller, Deadshot and Flag. I would hope for Knightshade, Killer Frost and Black Orchid..not a huge fan of Bronze Tiger or Boomerang. I think ill have to do a fan cast for this one!
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 3/19/2009, 8:46 PM
Deadshot for sure, He is freakin awesome. I love him in Secret Six, that series is awesome.
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 3/20/2009, 5:05 AM
I agree Grif, this would be a kick ass series, and the new Batman gotta go. That cartoon MUST DIE,and burn forever in the purgatory that is Boomerang.
CRUSH
CRUSH - 3/20/2009, 1:21 PM
I wonder what Marvel will put out to compete with this ??
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/20/2009, 1:25 PM
Marvel have The Thunderbolts..same sort of idea. But waaaay less cool characters! When the leader of the team is Baron Zemo you know your in trouble!
SoulAllFlush
SoulAllFlush - 3/20/2009, 2:21 PM
If DC can get this film made they might be able to bring lesser known villains in the public eye - helping any future cross over films as they wouldn't need to show 5 different villain origin stories
adamant877
adamant877 - 3/20/2009, 5:47 PM
I wonder how this film will relate to the other DC villain film that they've been working on, "Supermax?"
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 3/20/2009, 6:04 PM
Well adam, The same guy wrote both of them.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 3/20/2009, 6:30 PM
How about a BAT villain in it too!?!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 3/20/2009, 6:31 PM
DEADSHOT should deff have a cameo in the new BATMAN movie when it's made!!!
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 3/20/2009, 6:52 PM
I think most of the Squad at different times has been Flash & Batman villains.

Flash-
Captain Boomerang
Captain Cold
Shade
Mirror Master
Trickster (briefly)
Captain Boomerang II


Batman:
Deadshot (of course)
Bane
Poison Ivy
Oracle ( Barbara Gordon,not a villain)
I know there are more, but thats all I can remember.
ReddHotPoker
ReddHotPoker - 3/22/2009, 10:45 AM
I like the idea, but it seems like a "this is where crappy villains go to die" thing. Like they weren't popular enough to sustain, so they were all thrown into a meat grinder. If it does happen, they need to stay away from the corny, gimmicky characters. Honestly, i don't think i'd ever go see a movie with a guy who's power is throwing boomerangs(?).
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 3/22/2009, 12:18 PM
Cool HAWK!!! :thumbs!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 3/22/2009, 12:19 PM
ReddHotPoker @ Ever heard of BAT-A-RANGS lol!
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 3/22/2009, 5:05 PM
@ Redd. In the comics the Squad does not except the "crappy vilains" they take the most dangerous villains they can find. Think of these names, these are some squad members that are A list villains:

Deadshot,
Captain Cold,
Poison Ivy,
Penguin,
Bronze Tiger,
Nightshade,
BANE,
DOOMSDAY,
Solomon Grundy,
Blockbuster,
Killer Frost,
Major Disaster,
Dr. Light (before he sucked because Zatanna f'd up his mind),
Plastique,
Mirror Master.

There are any more, but as you can see, the Squad recruits top villains.
FalconX2
FalconX2 - 3/23/2009, 4:17 AM
Amanda mutha f*ckin Waller FTW!

I love that ole' broad!
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