Viola Davis Cast in Suicide Squad

Viola Davis has confirmed that she will be taking the role of Amanda Waller in next year's Suicide Squad movie. Walter is the warden in charge of the prisoners who form the squad. She had the following to say about the role,

I’m fascinated by her. I’m fascinated by her in this world of superhero-ness because she is not a woman that you would expect. I think that she is a massive contradiction. She’s this big powerful black woman, hard, ready to pick up a gun and shoot anyone at will. I’m fascinated in exploring her psychology, just put it that way. And I’m excited to pick up a gun.