‘The Suicide Squad’ Adds ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Actor Flula Borg
James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadcast has been infiltrated by the borg – actorFlula Borg, that is.
The German writer/producer/actor, who has credits onSilicon Valley,Pitch Perfect 2, and dozens of other projects, is the latest to hop aboard Gunn’s superhero film, joining a couple other new additions and several returning players from director David Ayer’s 2016 movie. Here’s what we know about his character so far.
Resistance is futile: Flula Borg is joiningThe Suicide Squad. Details about his character are still difficult to come by at this stage, but according toDeadline, he’ll be playing a love interest for one of the other characters in the comic book movie. Let the speculation begin! Personally, I’m hoping he hits it off withJohn Cena’s character: they both have good comic timing, and seeing those two running around together during this comic book sequel sounds like it could be fun.
You may recognize Borg from his prominent role as Pieter Krämer inPitch Perfect 2,or from his many appearances on Conan O’Brien’s show:
Margot Robbieis perhaps this film’s most high-profile star: she’s returning to play Harley Quinn, reprising her role from the original movie. This film will mark her third time playing the part, after this coming February’sBirds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).Joel Kinnamanis supposedly returning as squad leader Rick Flag, who, in the original, was about as thrilling to watch as a TED Talk on the history of plaster.Jai Courtneyis coming back asthe notorious Captain Boomerang, andViola Davisis returningas the ruthless Amanda Waller. Aside from Cena and Borg, other new recruits includeIdris Elbaas someone who may or may not be Deadshot (it wasinitially reportedthat he was taking over that role fromWill Smith, butadditional reportsindicate he’s now playing a different role),Storm Reidas Elba’s character’s daughter,David Dastmalchianas Polka-Dot Man,Daniela Melchioras Ratcatcher, andpossiblyMichael Rookeras King Shark.The Suicide Squadopens in theaters onAugust 6, 2021, and production is expected to get underway sometime this fall.
