Idris Elba is rumored to be playing Vigilante in The Suicide Squad. The first Suicide Squad came out a few years ago and was met with mixed to negative reviews at the box office. DC seems to be completely moving past the events of the film however, as it's rumored that The Suicide Squad might be a reboot over a straight sequel.

Despite the film possibly being a reboot, a handful of cast members are returning from the first film. Margot Robbie is starring in Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)but she will also be reprising the role in The Suicide Squad. Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, and Viola Davis will also be returning as Rick Flagg, Captain Boomerang, and Amanda Waller, respectively. One big name that isn't returning is Will Smith as Deadshot. Elba was rumored to be replacing Smith as Dead Shot, but it was later announced that he would be playing a new character instead. Fans have been left in the air on who he could be playing, but they might now have an answer.

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According to FandomWire, Elba will be playing Vigilante in The Suicide Squad. According to their sources, Vigilante will meet up with the character Knight in prison and stumble upon King Shark, who is reading the book The Varieties of Religious Experience. In the comics, Vigilante is an attorney in New York and is often compared to Marvel's Daredevil.

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While Elba's character might have been revealed, only a few cast members' roles have been announced. David Dastmalchian has been confirmed as Polka-Dot Man, and Daniela Melchior will play Ratcatcher. John Cena and Steve Agee are rumored to be playing Peacemaker and King Shark respectively, while other intriguing casting decisions include Taika Waititi, Nathan Fillion, Pete Davidson, Michael Rooker, Peter Capaldi, and Alice Braga.

Elba could be playing Vigilante, but as of right now, nothing is confirmed. Elba has also been rumored to play Bronze Tiger, so there's no telling just yet who exactly he will be playing. Regardless of his character, Elba will likely do well in the role. After all, the actor has played Heimdall in several of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, and his character was a fan favorite. Elba would likely be just as well received in the DCEU, regardless of who his character is in The Suicide Squad.

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Source: FandomWire

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