THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior Comments On Potentially Reprising Ratcatcher 2 Role In The DCU

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior Comments On Potentially Reprising Ratcatcher 2 Role In The DCU

We haven't seen Cleo Cazo, aka Ratcatcher 2, since the events of The Suicide Squad, but many fans assume that Daniela Melchior will eventually reprise the role for James Gunn's DCU...

By MarkCassidy - Jan 29, 2024 12:01 PM EST
Filed Under: The Suicide Squad

Daniela Melchior arguably emerged as the breakout star of The Suicide Squad, with many hailing her character, the sweet-natured Ratcatcher 2, as the heart and soul of the movie.

The R-rated supervillain team-up adventure's disappointing box office run always made a direct sequel unlikely, but Peacemaker (John Cena) was given his own spin-off series, and we know that at least a couple of other characters - Viola Davis' Amanda Waller and Sean Gunn's Weasel - will make the jump to the relaunched DCU.

With James Gunn calling the shots as co-CEO of DC Studios, is there a chance we might see young Cleo Cazo and her furry sidekick Sebastian again?

Melchior was asked if she'll be a part of the new DCU on an Instagram post, and responded: "Not that I'm aware."

It doesn't sound like Gunn has reached out to the actress - who also had a small role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - yet, but we'd be surprised if he didn't bring her on board the franchise down the line, if not as Ratcatcher 2, then as a different character.

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In a 2021 interview, Melchior revealed that she almost lost out on the role by getting too glammed-up for a meeting with Gunn and producer Peter Safran.

“I wore a biker jacket, skinny jeans, full makeup,” recalls Melchior, who was persuaded to get her glad rags on for the meeting by her manager. "After that meeting, they looked at each other and said, ‘no'."

Fortunately, when she returned the next day for the audition and a chemistry test with a real rat looking a lot more like “that weirdo, creepy girl” they were looking for, Gunn was won over and she landed the part.

As for the rest of Cleo's Task Force X teammates, bringing back Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn would seem like a no-brainer - especially after the massive success of Barbie - but Gunn recently stated that he hadn't spoken to the actress about a potential return.

"I haven’t talked to Margot about Harley for a long time. But I’d love to work with her again as Harley or as someone else. There are no plans at this time for anyone else to play Harley (I mean, other than in Todd’s movie or the animated show/s.)"

Something tells us we haven't seen the last of Robbie's Quinn, but when and where she could show up again is anyone's guess.

"The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world -- Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others -- to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave."

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WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 1/29/2024, 11:46 AM
Bring her back, she was great.
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 1/29/2024, 1:39 PM
@WhatIfRickJames - "Chemistry test with a real rat" is a quote that demands some well placed commas, or footage of her audition
GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/29/2024, 12:35 PM
Spirit of the film
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 1/29/2024, 12:41 PM
She was good in the role, I'd like to see her return in a project with Elba because their dynamic was great.
VamP5659
VamP5659 - 1/29/2024, 12:42 PM
I think there was a period of time where everyone thought she was gonna be the DCU's Diana and if that turns out to be true, I wouldn't be mad about it in the slightest.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/29/2024, 12:43 PM
@VamP5659 - I don’t see her as Diana but who knows?
VamP5659
VamP5659 - 1/29/2024, 12:45 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I mean she's a decent height (5'6), has a nice exotic face that would work for an Amazonian princess, and she can always bulk up. Also her natural accent could work great as well.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/29/2024, 12:51 PM
@VamP5659 - fair enough

If it did happen , I would be willing to give her a shot,
VamP5659
VamP5659 - 1/29/2024, 12:59 PM
@TheVisionary25 - If not Diana, she would make an awesome Zatanna. And no, I'm not just saying that because I really wanna see her in the iconic tux and fishnets.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/29/2024, 12:45 PM
I hope she comes back (and I think Gunn would bring her back if he can find a suitable project for Ratcatcher to be in)…

I liked her in TSS , she was indeed the heart of the film to an extent.

grif
grif - 1/29/2024, 12:47 PM
was about to say who? but she was in that shit ss movie it seems. i wont be watching that
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 1/29/2024, 1:37 PM
@grif - Your edginess is getting in the way of you watching an entertaining movie
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 1/29/2024, 1:01 PM
I enjoyed James Gunn's SS but she's not a priority for the new DCU. Let's focus on making a good Super Man movie first. We could start wondering about her again after 20-25 films.
Forthas
Forthas - 1/29/2024, 1:13 PM
No one is asking for any of these characters (except Amanda Waller and harley Quinn) to return in any form!
MarvelousMarty
MarvelousMarty - 1/29/2024, 1:33 PM
She was great and I enjoyed the movie for the most part.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 1/29/2024, 3:38 PM
Compared to Suicide Squad 2016, this movie much better.

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