Suicide Squad (DC Extended Universe)
Script error: No such module "AfC submission catcheck". Task Force X, nicknamed the Suicide Squad by Deadshot, are a fictional government-sanctioned organisation appearing in films set in the DC Extended Universe, based on the DC Comics team of the same name and adapted for film by David Ayer and James Gunn. There are two incarnations of the team both formed by A.R.G.U.S. director Amanda Waller and lead by Col. Rick Flag. Both incarnations also consist of Harley Quinn, and Captain Boomerang.
Concept and creation[edit]
Film appearances[edit]
The Suicide Squad make their cinematic debut in the DC Extended Universe eponymous 2016 film Suicide Squad, and followed by it's sequel/soft-reboot The Suicide Squad (2021).
Fictional team history[edit]
Original team[edit]
Background and recruitment
Sometime after the death of Superman, A.R.G.U.S. director Amanda Waller became fearful of superpowered humans known as "Metahumans" and of their potential hostile intentions and betrayal towards humanity. She proposes a simple "Task Force X" to the United States government consisting of expendable criminals with bomb chips in their heads if they disobey her orders, to help face against such crisis. These criminals include Floyd Lawton / Deadshot, Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn, Digger Harkness / Captain Boomerang, El Diablo, Waylon Jones / Killer Croc, and Slipknot with Col. Rick Flag appointed as the team's field leader alongside his bodyguard Katana. The government accepted her Task Force X,. When one of her intended recruits Dr. June Moon, who has the ability to transform into a magical being when saying the word "Enchantress", betrays Flag and steals her heart after placing a bomb in a subway in Midway City, Waller dispatches Task Force X.
Attack on Midway City and Battle of Enchantress
Upon arrival in Midway City, the team's helicopter is shot down forcing them to travel on foot. Boomerang convinces Slipknot to take off, but is caught by Flag and is blown up. Scaling a skyscraper, the team discover Waller is their mark, trying to cover up her involvement in Enchantress’ revolt. Meanwhile, the Joker learns of Harley's predicament, locates A.R.G.U.S. scientist Dr. Van Criss, and blackmails him into disabling Harley's bomb. As Waller and the squad await helicopter extraction, the Joker intervenes, disables Harley's bomb, and helps her escape. Waller shoots down the Joker's helicopter, though Harley survives and rejoins the squad, believing the Joker is dead. Finding Waller's location, Enchantress kidnaps her to regain her heart. Deadshot finds Waller's confidential files, discovering Flag's relationship with Moone. The team abandon Flag, sharing a drink in an abandoned bar, where El Diablo reveals his powers and criminal lifestyle led to the deaths of his family. Flag relieves the squad of their mission, but, realizing they have the opportunity to prove themselves, the group set out to save the city.
The squad locate Enchantress in a flooded subway station, where Killer Croc and Flag's platoon of Navy SEALs plant bombs beneath the subway. El Diablo embraces the demonic nature of his pyrokinesis, sacrificing himself to allow the bomb to destroy Incubus. Enchantress invites the squad to join her, and Harley appears tempted, but uses it as a ruse to cut out Enchantress’ heart. She is defeated and Flag crushes her heart, killing her and releasing Moone from her control.
Aftermath
Following the battle of Enchantress, Waller appears alive and rids 10 years off their prison sentencaes and rewards them with their requests, except for Boomerang.
Second team[edit]
Rescuing Harley Quinn
Some years later, Waller recruits a new Task Force X consisting of Peacemaker, Bloodsport, Thinker, King Shark, and Ratcatcher 2 to retrieve Harley Quinn.
The Jotunheim Mission
Sometime after, the new team are split in two to take down facilities in Corto Maltese that contain a plans for a project known as "Project Starfish.
Team roster[edit]
| Character | Portrayed by | Joined in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway City team | |||
| Rick Flag | Joel Kinnaman | Suicide Squad (2016) | A United States military colonel who is recruited as the team's field leader. Also led second Task Force X |
| Floyd Lawton / Deadshot | Will Smith | ||
| Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn | Margot Robbie | Recruited onto Team A of second Task Force X. | |
| George "Digger" Harkness / Captain Boomerang | Jai Courtney | Recruited onto Team A of second Task Force X | |
| Chato Santana / El Diablo | Jay Hernandez | Killed in action; sacrificed himself to kill Enchantress' brother Incubus. | |
| Waylon Jones / Killer Croc | Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje | ||
| Dr. June Moon / Enchantress | Cara Delevinge | An intended member of the Suicide Squad who betrayed the team and began an attack on Midway City. | |
| Christopher Weiss / Splipknot | Adam Beach | Executed for desertion by Rick Flag. | |
| Jotunheim Mission team | |||
| Rick Flag | Joel Kinnaman | Suicide Squad (2016) | Leader of Team A. Missing in action but rescued by Corto Maltese rebels. Betrayed/killed in action by Peacemaker |
| Harley Quinn | Margot Robbie | Member of Team A. Captured by Corto Maltese government, then escaped. | |
| Captain Boomerang | Jai Courtney | Member of Team A. Killed in action. | |
| Brian Durlin / Savant | Michael Rooker | The Suicide Squad (2021) | Member of Team A. Executed for desertion by Amanda Waller |
| Richard "Dick" Hertz / Blackguard | Pete Davidson | Member of Team A. Killed in action; attempted to betray team | |
| Cory Pitzner / The Detachable Kid (T.D.K.) | Nathan Fillion | Member of Team A. Wounded in action and left for dead; survived. | |
| Weasel | Sean Gunn | Member of Team A. Incapacitated and left for dead; survived and escaped. | |
| Gunter Braun / Javelin | Flula Borg | Member of Team A. Killed in action | |
| Robert DuBois / Bloodsport | Idris Elba | Member of Team B. | |
| Christopher Smith / Peacemaker | John Cena | Member of Team B. Wounded in action; turned on teammates and incapacitated by Bloodsport | |
| Abner Krill / Polka-Dot Man | David Dastmalchian | Member of Team B. Killed in action by Starro | |
| Cleo Cazo / Ratcatcher 2 | Daniela Melchior | Member of Team B. | |
| Nanue / King Shark | Sylvester Stallone (voice) and Steve Agee (stand-in on set) | Member of Team B. | |
| Gaius Grieves / The Thinker | Peter Capaldi | Situational/forced ally of Team B; Killed in action by Starro | |
Other characters[edit]
Many characters have been affiliated with the Avengers in the DC Extended Universe:
- Amanda Waller is the founder of Task Force X, later coined Suicide Squad by Deadshot.
- Tatsu Yamashiro / Katana: Rick Flag's bodyguard who wields a sword that takes it's victim's soul which includes the killer of her father. She took part in the first team's mission.
- Captain Hunter Griggs: An officer at Belle Reve's Special Security Barracks, the black site where the government imprisons the squad.
- "GQ Edwards": A Navy SEAL Lieutenant who assists Flag during the first team's mission.
Differences from the comics[edit]
In the comics, the Suicide Squad never face against the Enchantress. Their first villain are a recurring organisation called the Onslaught.
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