10 New Details You Need To Know About James Gunn's The Suicide Squad
A reboot, a sequel, or something else entirely? James Gunn certainly has some unique plans...
When Warner Bros. panicked that its DC Extended Universe was too dark after the negative response to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad underwent extensive reshoots and edits, all of which culminated in a messy, critical disaster.
It's no great surprise that the studio has gone back to the drawing board with the franchise then, and Disney's decision to (temporarily) fire James Gunn over past offensive Tweets proved to be extremely fortuitous for Marvel Studios' Distinguished Competition. Now, the filmmaker is hard at work on The Suicide Squad, a unique new take on the franchise which has so far been shrouded in secrecy.
However, with set photos starting to pop up online, some leaked plot details doing the rounds, and fresh intel from the director and cast, things are starting to come into focus.
In this feature, you'll find The Suicide Squad's villains, the members of Amanda Waller's new Task Force X, the tone of the DC Comics adaptation, and even how it ties to the past and future of this shared world. With Gunn at the helm, the movie definitely has all the makings of an absolute game-changer for the DCEU, and our guide brings you everything you need to know about what's coming to cinemas next August...
10. Harley Quinn Will Rock Another Comic Accurate Appearance
Aside from some backlash over those skimpy shorts, fans were mostly happy with Harley Quinn's appearance in Suicide Squad. The tattoos certainly took some getting used to, of course, but it was an effective enough look for a reimagined version of the character in Warner Bros.' dark and gritty DC Extended Universe.
Now, after sporting some very unique costumes in Birds of Prey, it appears Gunn is looking to the comic books for inspiration. Recent set photos have shown Harley wearing a bright red dress (likely to go undercover alongside Task Force X rather than her permanent outfit), but what's most noteworthy about those is the fact she has red and black hair!
That's clearly something the filmmaker has lifted from Harley's recent adventures, and a good way to further emphasise that she's moved on from her time with the Clown Prince of Crime now she's ditched the classic red and blue. Interestingly, rather than wielding her bat or mallet, Harley instead has what looks like a giant spear or Bō.