Viola Davis Added to 'Suicide Squad' as Amanda Waller

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The Annalise Keating depicter on 'How to Get Away with Murder' reportedly has been chosen to play Waller in the star-studded movie.

December 17, 2014

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Viola Davis has been cast as Amanda Waller in "Suicide Squad", according to a scoop from Latino Review. Waller is described as a former congressional aide and government agent who oversees Suicide Squad in the comics. Previously, it was reported that Oprah Winfrey and Octavia Spencer were also circling the role alongside the "How to Get Away with Murder" star.

"Suicide Squad" tells the story of a group of DC comics super villains who are sent to dangerous missions by the government to redeem their past. Earlier this month, Warner Bros. officially announced the cast which includes Jared Leto (The Joker), Will Smith (Deadshot), Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Tom Hardy (Rick Flag), Jai Courtney (Boomerang) and Cara Delevingne (Enchantress).

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Directed by David Ayer, the flick is eyeing an August 5, 2016 release. The production reportedly will start in April.

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