"Suicide Squad" movie launched its trailer, and immediately divided the viewers' opinions, according to The Verge. Some find it amazing, others say it's awful.
While everybody's familiar Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman characters from DC's other upcoming film "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice," non-comic fans may find themselves lost at the "Suicide Squad" characters.
The movie will hit theaters on Aug. 5, 2016, but before that happens, get to know the characters and the cast that will portray them.
Formally known as Task Force X, "Suicide Squad" is composed of imprisoned super villains who are tasked to perform black ops mission for the U.S. government in exchange for commuted sentence. In any case an assignment fails, the government can deny its involvement and put the blame on some random super-villain attack.
Amanda Waller
She's a government agent who helms the gang. Even though she doesn't have super powers, her toughness and sharpness are able to keep her in-charge.
Waller will be played by the "Blackhat" actress Viola Davis.
Enchantress
This sorceress emerged from June Moone, an artist who had an encounter with a magical being in a secret chamber. That meeting left her with the ability to heal and teleport.
British model Cara Delevingne, who also stars in "Paper Towns," will be playing the Enchantress.
Harley Quinn
She was a psychiatrist from Arkham Asylum who fell in love with Joker. She refashioned herself as Harley Quinn, whose extraordinarily strong and agile, out of her devotion for Joker.
Quinn will be played by the Australian actress Margot Robbie. She also stars as Jess in the film "Focus."
Deadshot
He is a hired assassin — known to use a pair of a wrist-mounted guns — that's often boasting of not missing a hit. He was sent by Batman and Commissioner Gordon to jail after his plan of taking over Gotham was revealed.
The "Men in Black 3" actor Will Smith will be playing this character.
The Joker
Contrary to the other villains, the Joker is by far one of the most popular antagonist — specifically to Batman. He views murder as sports, and his methods are both unpredictable and cannot be calculated.
This psycho will be played by the singer/songwriter Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars, as per IMDb.
The "Suicide Squad" movie footage was released during the San Diego Comic-con, Slash Film reported.
