The Suicide Squad’s James Gunn Teases Deleted Scene

“You’ll be able to see the deleted scene on the Blu Ray (sic),” Gunn wrote social media. “Thinker tries to manipulate Polka Dot Man into helping him and PDM almost gives in but instead shoots him in the ear. #TSSWatchParty” Gunn offered another anecdote about Capaldi’s character, tweeting: “Peter Capaldi saying ‘My answer may not be what you expect’ got the biggest laugh at the table read with the actors.” He also revealed that the first line of dialogue he wrote for Polka Dot Man, the brief “I hope so,” he knew immediately that he wanted David Dastmalchian to play the part.

Gunn also revealed a bit about Polka Dot Man that could change how fans see the film. When asked if Dastmalchian’s character was so torn up about Milton’s death because he saw him “as a person and not his mom,” Gunn replied: “I think Polka Dot Man usually sees people as who they are but occasionally hallucinates.”

In addition to the aforementioned stars, The Suicide Squad features Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flagg, Steve Agee as John Economos and King Shark (on-set reference), Sylvester Stallone as the voice of King Shark, John Cena as Peacemaker, Michael Rooker as Savant, Flula Borg as Javelin, Nathan Fillion as TDK, Mayling Ng as Mongal, Pete Davidson as Blackguard, Sean Gunn as Weasel, Joaquin Cosio as General Mateo Suarez, Juan Diego Botto as Luna, Storm Reid as Tyla, Alice Braga as Sol Soria, Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt, and Taika Waititi.

The Suicide Squad is now playing in theatres and is available to watch on HBO Max.