10 Perfect Castings In Upcoming Comic Book Movies
5. Viola Davis As Amanda Waller - Suicide Squad
There were a lot of different names thrown out for Amanda Waller before Viola Davis was cast. People like Octavia Spencer and Oprah Winfrey were being considered, and while they are fine actresses, they quite simply don't fit Waller like Davis does.
Even though we can only go off of a few lines of dialogue from the trailer, it really appears that a faithful version of Waller has been realized for Suicide Squad. Davis exudes a ferocity and a determination to see her will done at any cost, but masks it under a veneer of sensibility. Waller’s shifting morality and status as neither a hero nor villain is integral to the character and Davis already looks to have that handled.
There’s no doubt that Davis is an incredible actress, but it’s more important that she’s a great actress who fits the role and has the experience to handle it. Under her watch, Amanda Waller ought to become a key power player in the DCEU.