We heard not too long ago that Viola Davis had emerged as the favourite to play Amanda Waller in Suicide Squad, David Ayer’s big screen adaptation of the DC Comics property which focuses on a team of villains who are recruited by the government to go on dangerous missions in exchange for reduced jail time.

The actress recently confirmed that she’s in talks to join the cast, saying that: “I’m fascinated by [Amanda Waller] in this world of superhero-ness because she is not a woman that you would expect. I think that she is a massive contradiction. She’s this big powerful black woman, hard, ready to pick up a gun and shoot anyone at will. I’m fascinated in exploring her psychology, just put it that way. And I’m excited to pick up a gun.”

According to a new report, Davis’ deal is a multi-picture commitment which will kick off with a key supporting role in Suicide Squad before she then starts appearing throughout the DC Cinematic Universe.

The amazing cast includes Tom Hardy as Rick Flagg, Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as The Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang and Cara Delevingne as Enchantress.

Suicide Squad’s take on Amanda Waller sees her described as a former congressional aide and government agent who is often placed in charge of the Suicide Squad, a semi-secret government-run group of former super villains working in return for amnesty. Though Davis’ busy schedule has been causing some issues, a deal is expected to close soon. Will Smith apparently pushed hard for the actress to be cast in the movie.

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