As he proved with his hit " DC flick, "The Suicide Squad," might seem strange on paper, we have high hopes for his introduction.

several new characters ing the titular gang this time around. Dastmalchian will portray Polka-Dot Man, a villain who "was a low-level crook who tried to make a name for himself with spot-themed crimes and a costume that included some amazing gimmicks, such as spots that transformed into buzzsaws and flying saucers on command," per THR.

According to the trade, Polka-Dot Man is pretty self-aware, and "is said to lean into his embarrassment of his 'lame' abilities." That type of meta commentary is right in Gunn's wheelhouse, making the character's inclusion a natural fit for the filmmaker. (Plus, he and Dastmalchian can swap war stories about working on both Marvel and DC projects.)

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"The Suicide Squad" is due in theaters on August 6, 2021.

[via: The Hollywood Reporter]