The latest addition to the cast of James Gunn's
The Suicide Squad is former Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi.
Following
the news that
Firefly's Nathan Fillion and
Taika Waititi (
Thor: Ragnarok, The Mandalorian) are in negotiations for the Warner Bros. sequel,
Deadline reports that Capaldi has also signed on - although, as with all previous casting announcements, his role is being kept under wraps.
In far less exciting news, the trade has also heard that
SNL alum Pete Davidson may also be on board for a small cameo appearance.
Capaldi joins fellow new Task Force X recruits Idris Elba, John Cena, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior and Storm Reid, along with returning stars Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney and Viola Davis. Plot details remain under wraps, but we may get a better idea of what to expect very soon as production is sceduled to commence very soon.
Apparently, a table read for the film is taking place on September 11 with production expected to commence on Sept. 23.
The Suicide Squad is set for release on August 6, 2021.
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