Taika Waititi is taking a trip from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the DC universe for his latest gig. It’s come to light that the filmmaker has landed a role inJames Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, which is expected to begin production next month. As for who Waititi will be playing in the DCEU or how big his role will be? That remains a mystery, but this is yet another huge player in the Marvel universe making a trip to the other side of the aisle for this project.
According to a new report,Taika Waititi, director ofThor: Ragnarokand the upcomingThor: Love and Thunder, is in talks for an undisclosed role inThe Suicide Squad. The DC Comics adaptation is being directed by James Gunn, who previously helmed bothGuardians of the Galaxymovies for Marvel Studios. Gunn scored this gig after being fired fromGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, before he was eventuallyre-hiredin something of a dramatic turn of events. Gunn also penned the screenplay for Warner Bros. upcoming comic book movie.
The report notes that a table forThe Suicide Squadis scheduled for September 11, with shooting set to begin on September 23. That cast, for what it’s worth, is already stacked. It includes returning members such as Viola Davis (Amanda Waller), Joel Kinnaman (Rick Flag), Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang) and Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn). The new cast includes Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher and John Cena as Peacemaker. Additionally, David Dastmalchian, another MCU star (Ant-MAn and the Wasp) will star as Polka Dot Man, with Idris Elba, who plays Heimdall in the Thor movies, on board in a mystery role. Flula Borg and Steve Agee (another MCU alum) are also part of the ensemble.
Even though Taika Waititi is known best for his skills as a director, he’s also done quite a bit of work in front of the camera. In addition to directing the vampire comedyWhat We Do in the Shadows, Waititi also starred in one of the lead roles. He’s also set to appear as an imaginary version of Adolf Hitler in this fall’sJojo Rabbit. Waititi also portrayed Korg in both Thor: Ragnarok andAvengers: Endgame. One would assume his role inThe Suicide Squadwould make use of his strong comedic sensibilities.
Taika Waititi, meanwhile, is incredibly busy. He’ll be promoting his latest,Jojo Rabbit, which hits theaters this fall, while also prepping to shoot his new movieNext Goal Winsaround that same time. All the while, he’s gotThor: Love and Thunder, which will be a massive undertaking and is expected to shoot in early 2020. This is just one more thing on his already impressive and growing resume.The Suicide Squadis set to arrive in theaters on June 09, 2025. This news comes to us viaDeadline.
