THE SUICIDE SQUAD Eyes Newcomer Daniela Melchior For The Role Of Ratcatcher

The latest addition to the cast of James Gunn's Suicide Squad sequel is up-and-coming Portuguese actress Daniela Melchior, who will play a gender-switched take on obscure Batman villain, Ratcatcher...

By MarkCassidy - Apr 30, 2019 04:04 PM EST

Filed Under: The Suicide Squad

On the heels of the news that David Dastmalchian has signed on to play The Polka-Dot Man in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, Variety reports that newcomer Daniela Melchior is also in line to play another new Task Force X recruit.

The up-and-coming Portuguese actress/model is being eyed for the role of Ratcatcher, who was originally introduced as a Batman villain in the late '80s. The character, who is male in the comics, has the ability to telepathically communicate with and control rats.

The report mentions that this take on Ratcatcher will have a connection to Idris Elba's mysterious character, which seemingly confirms that the former Marvel Studios star was originally set to replace Will Smith as Deadshot after all.

Although Gunn's movie will feature some returning characters from the original such as Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), and Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), it's expected to be more of a reinvention than a direct sequel. John Cena is also on board in undisclosed roles, but there's a decent chance he'll be playing Peacemaker.

The Suicide Squad is set to hit theaters on August 6th, 2021. To find out more about Ratcatcher and some of the other new Task Force X members that'll be introduced in the movie, hit the "view list" button below.

King Shark

Okay, so we gave this one away in the thumbnail because he shouldn't be much of a surprise.

King Shark, aka Nanaue, is a regular member of the team in the comics and was originally going to appear in the first movie before the idea was nixed.

We don't have any details on how he'll be introduced in The Suicide Squad, but it's a safe bet he'll be brought to life via CGI.

Polka-Dot Man

Ummm, okay?

The Polka-Dot Man, aka Mister Polka-Dot, is a minor villain who fought Batman and Robin early in their careers. In the comics, the polka-dots in his costume were gimmicked with explosives and such, but it sounds like the movie version will give him actual superpowers.

Apparently, "He grows multi-colored polka dots on his body that he can turn into fireballs and other weapons, even though, for the most part, he’s embarrassed about his awkward abilities."

Ratcatcher

Another lesser-known Batman baddie, Ratcatcher was a man named Otis Flannegan in the comics, but the role will reportedly be gender-switched for the film.

She's described as "an exterminator in Gotham City that turning to a life of crime, aided by an army of small rodents she can communicate with and control. She’s also a fan of poisonous gas."

Apparently, Ratcatcher will be a surrogate daughter of sorts to Deadshot.

Peacemaker

Peacemaker, aka Chris Smith, is a pacifist diplomat so committed to peace that he's willing to use violence to achieve it. In the comics, he suffers from mental illness brought on by some serious daddy issues, but we're not sure whether the movie will follow suit.

Collider's report does mention that Gunn wants his old GOTG pal Dave Bautista to play this role, but whether that actually happens remains to be seen.

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior On Ratcatcher's DCU Future: I Can't Wait To Wake Her Up

Recommended For You:

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior Comments On Potentially Reprising Ratcatcher 2 Role In The DCU

DISCLAIMER: ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and... [MORE]

ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

Do you have what it takes to write for us?

Want to contribute?

27 Comments

L0RDbuckethead - 4/30/2019, 5:02 PM

GhostDog - 4/30/2019, 5:10 PM

The Dora the Explorer actress is in the running too

Havenless - 4/30/2019, 5:13 PM

I wonder if she knows of Masamune’s whereabouts.

WakandaTech - 4/30/2019, 5:15 PM

So hyped for 2021 DCEU slate

The Batman
Suicide Squad
Black Adam

L0RDbuckethead - 5/1/2019, 1:48 PM

@WakandaTech - Lol you're kidding yourself if you think Black Adam is coming out in 2021.

E4Nigma - 4/30/2019, 5:20 PM

She's gorgeous. I'm in love. 😍

ThankMeLater - 4/30/2019, 6:14 PM

@E4Nigma - She looks like Lana Rhoades.

TheUnworthyThor - 4/30/2019, 5:22 PM

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 4/30/2019, 5:44 PM

Ratcatcher they say?

NinnesMBC - 4/30/2019, 6:20 PM

It's the first time I hear about her and this villain. I wonder how James Gunn's take on her will be like.

Subtlespammer24 - 4/30/2019, 6:34 PM

Good pic Gunn she reminds me of an even more attractive version of that chick who was Ghost in AntMan 2

PicolasCage - 4/30/2019, 7:30 PM

Oh goddamnit, don’t tell me WB is going to make me get turned on by goddamn Ratcatcher

Hawknaba - 5/1/2019, 2:31 AM

@PicolasCage - You wern't turned on by Ratcatcher before...?

elcamino - 5/1/2019, 1:47 AM

That is good news as they will want Stephanie Hunt from the Resident series for the Craft movie,and Zatanna later.

Jobling - 5/1/2019, 8:47 AM

PORTUGAL!! HEHE

dnno1 - 5/1/2019, 11:38 AM

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Eyes Newcomer Daniela Melchior For The Role Of Ratcatcher

The latest addition to the cast of James Gunn's Suicide Squad sequel is up-and-coming Portuguese actress Daniela Melchior, who will play a gender-switched take on obscure Batman villain, Ratcatcher...

King Shark

Polka-Dot Man

Ratcatcher

Peacemaker

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior On Ratcatcher's DCU Future: "I Can't Wait To Wake Her Up"

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior Comments On Potentially Reprising Ratcatcher 2 Role In The DCU

SUPERMAN: Nathan Fillion On Why He's Perfectly Suited To Play GREEN LANTERN Guy Gardner

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior On Ratcatcher's DCU Future: "I Can't Wait To Wake Her Up"

LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL Starring THE SUICIDE SQUAD's David Dastmalchian Earns 100% Score On RT

SUPERMAN: Nathan Fillion On Why He's Perfectly Suited To Play GREEN LANTERN Guy Gardner

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior On Ratcatcher's DCU Future: "I Can't Wait To Wake Her Up"

LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL Starring THE SUICIDE SQUAD's David Dastmalchian Earns 100% Score On RT

GOTG VOL. 3 Director James Gunn Says He Couldn't "Legally" Work For Marvel Again Even If He Wanted To

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior Comments On Potentially Reprising Ratcatcher 2 Role In The DCU

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Peter Capaldi Talks Possible DOCTOR WHO Return And Whether He'd Join James Gunn's DCU

Popular Headlines

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE: Rumored New Details About [SPOILER], [SPOILER], And [SPOILER]'s Roles Revealed

DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE's Post-Credits Scene Said To Be "Mind-Blowing"

Sam Raimi On AVENGERS: SECRET WARS Rumors And Potential SPIDER-MAN 4 Story

X-MEN '97 "Bright Eyes" Recap: An Unexpected New Villain Revealed As [SPOILER] Makes Shock Return

X-MEN Star Ray Park Responds To Rumors He'll Return As Toad In DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE

RUMOR: Marvel Studios Interested In NOPE Star Keke Palmer For A Major MCU Role

SPIDER-MAN 4: 6 Reasons Marvel Should Include The Venom Symbiote In Spidey's MCU Next Trilogy

THEM: THE SCARE Star Luke James On His Terrifying Transformation In Season Two (Exclusive)

RUMOR: Marvel Studios Interested In NOPE Star Keke Palmer For A Major MCU Role

SPIDER-MAN 4: 6 Reasons Marvel Should Include The Venom Symbiote In Spidey's MCU Next Trilogy

THEM: THE SCARE Star Luke James On His Terrifying Transformation In Season Two (Exclusive)

THE LITTLE MERMAID Is Given An R-Rated Makeover In First Trailer For MSR's Adaptation

THE FLASH: Today Is The Day Barry Allen Goes Missing After He Vanishes In Crisis; Grant Gustin Responds

Marvel Studios Veteran And DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Production Designer Ray Chan Has Passed Away

Hot Headlines

MAN OF STEEL Director Zack Snyder Says Superman Would Be "Fake" If He Hadn't Killed General Zod

DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE's Post-Credits Scene Said To Be "Mind-Blowing"

Former X-MEN '97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo Says Show Will Address Mr. Sinister's Racism

SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW Guest-Star Megan Thee Stallion Sued For Workplace Harassment

Sam Raimi On AVENGERS: SECRET WARS Rumors And Potential SPIDER-MAN 4 Story

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

REBEL MOON 2 Is Netflix's No. 1 Movie Worldwide Despite Abysmal Rotten Tomatoes Critics AND Audience Scores

STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE Star Explains How Vernestra Rwoh Will Differ From Books; New Still Released

REBEL MOON Director Zack Snyder Shares First Official Look At TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Animated Series

THE LITTLE MERMAID: Ariel Gets An R-Rated Makeover In First Trailer For New Live-Action Adaptation

STAR WARS: TALES OF THE EMPIRE Clip Sees General Grievous Attack Dathomir's Nightsisters

DUNE: PART TWO Honest Trailer Isn't Afraid To Point Out The Flaws In Denis Villeneuve's Sci-Fi Masterpiece

Cartoons & Animated Features

TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Teaser Trailer Hypes Up Return Of Heroes In A Half Shell

X-MEN '97: Beau DeMayo Hints At Possible Appearances From BLACK PANTHER And SPIDER-MAN

X-MEN '97 Hinted At The Show's Big Bad As Early As The Second Episode - SPOILERS

THE SIMPSONS Just Killed A Character Who Has Been Part Of The Series Since Its First Episode

X-MEN '97: Marvel Studios Commemorates A Fallen Hero With Stunning New Artwork - SPOILERS

TWILIGHT OF THE GODS Director Zack Snyder Shares First Look At His Animated Norse Mythology Series

Gaming

New DESTINY 2: THE FINAL SHAPE Trailer Takes Us Into The Pale Heart Of The Traveler

GTA 5 Voice Actor Reveals Plans For "Agent Trevor" DLC Before Rockstar Apparently Scrapped It

TALES OF THE SHIRE: A LORD OF THE RINGS GAME Official Announcement Trailer Released

FALLOUT Series Showrunners Strongly Hint Season 2 Will Take Us To An Iconic Location From The Games

Billie Eilish Headlines FORTNITE FESTIVAL Season 3

LaKeith Stanfield To Star In Film Based On EL PASO, ELSEWHERE Vampire Video Game

Anime & Manga

Netflix's ONE PIECE Season 2 Finally Gets A Release Window

UniVersus Reveals New MY HERO ACADEMIA: GIRL POWER Set

New Trailer For GAROUDEN: THE WAY OF THE LONE WOLF Released Ahead Of Netflix Debut

Netflix's ONE PIECE Finds New Showrunner In PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS' Joe Tracz

DRAGON BALL SUPER Interval Special Announced By Jump While Manga Remains On Indefinite Hiatus

New Teaser And Key Art For Live-Action TRILLION GAME Movie

Horror

First Look At Michael B. Jordan On The Set Of Ryan Coogler's Untitled Jim Crow-Era VAMPIRE Movie

THEM: THE SCARE Exclusive Interview With Star Deborah Ayorinde On The Bone-Chilling New Season

THEM: THE SCARE Exclusive Interview With Singer/Actor Luke James On His Terrifying New Character

THE LITTLE MERMAID Attacks In First Trailer For New R-Rated Live-Action Adaptation

28 YEARS LATER: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Ralph Fiennes Officially Join Cast

WEDNESDAY Season 2 Adds WESTWORLD Star Thandiwe Newton In Mysterious Role

Action Movies & TV

MONKEY MAN Exclusive Interview With Mask Designer Eddie Yang; Dev Patel Film Now Available On Digital HD

Tom Cruise's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 8 Adds SEVERANCE Actor Tramell Tillman

A24's CIVIL WAR Was The #1 Movie In America For The Second Week In A Row

JAMES BOND: Henry Cavill Isn't Closing The Door On Playing 007; "Maybe I'm Too Old Now. Maybe I'm Not..."

Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR Is The #1 Movie In North America- Opens To $25.7M

THE ACCOUNTANT 2 Adds Four More Actors Including JURASSIC WORLD Star Daniella Pineda