First Look at James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' New Poster & Behind The Scenes Video

After what feels like years of internet speculation, director James Gunn unveiled who’s playing who during “The Suicide Squad” panel at the DC FanDome event. In the video breakdown, each actor gets a title card animated in a comic book style with their names and their character’s names. This introduction is very similar to the way ‘Suicide Squad’ introduced each character but instead of neon lights and a different popular rock song for each character, the footage sticks to one song with more hip hop influence and consistent graphics. Check out the announcement video below:

YOU. ARE. NOT. READY. But here we go anyway! Buckle up for the ultimate character reveals from @JamesGunn's #TheSuicideSquad. #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/wje8plaJD3

— The Suicide Squad (@SuicideSquadWB) August 22, 2020

Here is the full roster for Task Force X:

• Harley Quinn - Margot Robbie

• Bloodsport - Idris Elba

• Amanda Waller - Viola Davis

• T.D.K. - Nathan Fillion

• Peacemaker - John Cena

• Blackguard - Pete Davidson

• King Shark - Steve Agee

• Polka Dot Man - David Dastmalchian

• Savant - Michael Rooker

• Javelin - Flula Borg

• Mongal - Mayling Ng

• Rick Flagg - Joel Kinneman

• Mayor General Mateo Suarez - Joaquín Cosío

• Thinker - Peter Capaldi

• Sol Soria - Alice Braga

• Weasel - Sean Gunn

•  Ratcatcher 2 - Daniela Melchior

• Emilia Harcourt - Jennifer Holland

• Tyla (Bloodsport’s Daughter) - Storm Reid

Originally announced but absent from the panel was director Taika Waititi. It was unclear if the role was cut or just a theatrical surprise for audiences.

Along with the cast roll call video, Gunn dropped a new pulp-art style poster and the team also showed a DC FanDome exclusive behind the scenes featurette:

When @JamesGunn says, “It’s going to be different from any superhero movie ever made,” he means it! See more in this official first sneak peek behind the scenes of #TheSuicideSquad! #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/1uV9Ve4oeX

— The Suicide Squad (@SuicideSquadWB) August 22, 2020

The footage looks much bigger in scope than the first film showing several clips of what appears to be a massive jungle and beach-based battlefield. Producer Peter Safran says in the video, “ this is a gritty 1970s war movie combined with the brilliance of James Gunn’s characters and comedy.”

James Gunn and the cast played a trivia game after revealing the footage and roles. Gunn answered fan questions and said “The Suicide Squad” has been “the most fun I’ve ever had making a movie.”

The film is set for an August 6, 2021 release.