Forget calling The Suicide Squad film a reboot or a sequel, according to its star Joel Kinnaman. The Brothers by Blood actor recently shared with CBR his perspective of James Gunn's upcoming DC Extended Universe film and its "ridiculousness."
When discussing Gunn's vision for the film, Kinnaman said, "This film lives in a world somewhere between a sequel and a reboot. We have some of the characters from the first film, and it is, you know, a continuation of sorts, but it really feels like a completely new universe."
Kinnaman shared that Gunn's "completely different approach" gave the actor a chance to find new ways to portray the Special Forces officer and Suicide Squad leader Rick Flag.
"And so we just kind of took it as an opportunity to start with a blank slate," the actor said. "So, you know, me and James, we just kind of started over with the character. And, he became, I think, he became a slightly sillier version, slightly less jaded. Maybe a little bit more naive. And, and a lot funnier version of the character. Yeah, it's just the movie it is."
In December, Gunn confirmed that The Suicide Squad will have an R-Rating. Although he's been responsive to fans on social media throughout the last couple of months, he's shied away from revealing plot details. However, he has revealed who the main villain is in The Suicide Squad to Marvel Studios President and Marvel Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige.
The 10th film set in the DCEU will feature several returning cast members from 2016's Suicide Squad, but will also be debuting several characters from DC that have yet to make a big-screen debut, including Idris Elba's Bloodsport, Peter Capaldi's The Thinker and Pete Davidson's Blackguard.
Written and directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad stars Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Michael Rooker as Savant, Flula Borg as Javelin, David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, Mayling NG as Mongal, Peter Capaldi as The Thinker, Alice Braga as Solsoria, Steve Agee as King Shark, Pete Davidson as Blackguard, Nathan Fillion as TDK, Sean Gunn as Weasel, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, John Cena as Peacemaker, Taika Waititi and Storm Reid. The film arrives in theaters and on HBO Max on Aug. 6.