DC-Warner Bros seems to be really desperate about creating their shared universe as gigantic and commanding as that of Marvel. They've already announced big names as the cast of Batman V Superman follow-up Suicide Squad; Jared Leto playing The Joker, Margot Robbie playing Harley Quinn, Will Smith playing Deadshot, Jai Courtney playing Captain Boomerang and Tom Hardy playing Rick Flagg, all are big names for the super villain roles. Now, "˜Variety' reports that you've another big name being approached for the role of Amanda Walker, and it's none other than the "˜Queen of All Media' Oprah Winfrey!
Why Oprah Winfrey For Amanda Waller Role?
Amanda Walker is the name of a formidable antagonist who runs a shaded government organization. In spite of not having any superpower, she's the one who leads the Suicide Squad. The role was previously played by Angela Bassett in 2011 Fox venture Green Lantern and her younger adaption is played by Cynthia Addai-Robinson in the CW television series Arrow. With such a cluster of big names shaping up the Suicide Squad, the role of Amanda Waller must be played by someone really that big. Oprah Winfrey, the most influential female personality in the world and an Oscar nominee, might well provide you the best version of Amanda Walker since her birth as a character in 1986!
Do We Have Any Other Names For The Role?
In spite of the fact that Oprah Winfrey is the top pick for the role of Amanda Waller, there are two other names that DC-Warner Bros are considering as well. According to the report, "˜The Help' star Octavia Spencer and "˜How to Get Away with Murder' star Viola Davis are the other two contenders for the role. These names are high-profile ones too, one having an Oscar at her bag and the other having an Oscar nomination!
