LOOK: ‘Suicide Squad’ characters get own posters

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Each of the 'worst heroes ever' get a character poster of their own – from Will Smith's Deadshot to Jared Leto's Joker, and more

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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Suicide Squad are the “worst heroes ever,” and they’ve been called that for a good reason. Wicked and zany, this “#skwad” doesn’t have any #SquadGoals to offer the world, but they are set on a deadly covert mission for a cause much nobler than themselves. (WATCH: New ‘Suicide Squad’ trailer gives glimpse of Batman)

In a new set of character posters for the upcoming Suicide Squad film, we get a fresh look at the likes of Will Smith’s Deadshot, Jared Leto’s Joker, Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne’s Enchantress, and more. (LOOK: Take a look at the first ‘Suicide Squad’ cast photo)

Deadshot (Will Smith)

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The sharpshooting assassin Deadshot is played by Will Smith. The character, according to DC Comics, adheres to this code: “Do the job that you’re hired for with the least amount of casualties possible – after all, you’re not being paid to waste bullets.”

 

Joker (Jared Leto)

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Jared Leto takes it the extra mile in his own version of the iconic DC villain, the Joker. Director David Ayer calls the character a “modern-day gangster,” and Jared told Entertainment Weekly that he even met “psychopaths and people who had committed horrendous crimes” in preparing for the role.

Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie)

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A former psychiatrist at the Arkham Asylum, Harley Quinn basically went mad and became obsessed with the Joker – at least this is how her backstory normally goes. She is played by Margot Robbie.

Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman)

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Joel Kinnaman is military man Rick Flag, who keeps an eye on the motley crew of criminals that make up the Suicide Squad.

Amanda Waller (Viola Davis)

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Viola Davis is Amanda “The Wall” Waller, the government agent in charge of the Suicide Squad as they go on their deadly black ops missions.

Boomerang (Jai Courtney)

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As his moniker suggests, Boomerang is an assassin who makes use of, well, boomerangs. You’ll quickly notice that he’s from Australia, too.

El Diablo (Jay Hernandez)

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Jay Hernandez plays El Diablo, a heavily tattooed gangster with pyrokinetic powers.

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Killer Croc)

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Killer Croc is an animalistic (and dimwitted) criminal, with – well, a crocodile-like appearance. British actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje plays the character.

Enchantress (Cara Delevingne) 

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Cara Delevingne plays an artist by who goes by the name of June Moone, who can transform into a sorceress called Enchantress.

Katana (Karen Fukuhara)

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Karen Fukuhara is Tatsu Yamashiro, also known as Katana, a samurai master who wields “Soultaker,” a sword which can take the souls of everyone it kills. In the film, she acts as Rick Flag’s personal bodyguard, according to the Telegraph.

Slipknot (Adam Beach)

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Adam Beach is the assassin Slipknot who has his way with ropes. Speaking to Rama’s Screen, he described his character, “I’m basically like if sh*t happens, I’m like the escape plan, I’ll get everybody out of there.”

Directed by David Ayer, Suicide Squad arrives in Philippine cinemas on August 4 in 3D, 2D, and selected IMAX 3D theaters. – Rappler.com

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