Idris Elba describes differences between ‘Suicide Squad’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’

nme.com:

The Suicide Squad star Idris Elba has laid out the differences between the film and its 2016 predecessor.Speaking to NME on the day of the film’s release (July 30), Elba said that the differences ultimately come down to James Gunn and David Ayer’s contrasting approaches to the franchise.“I think fans will appreciate that these are two great filmmakers who attacked it differently,” he said.He added that he felt fans would “take some comfort in the fact that James Gunn is an absolute almanac for the DC world.”“There is a real perspective that’s rooted in some authenticity there,” he said. “I think fans will really love to see that come alive.”During the interview, Elba also revealed details of his character Bloodsport.“He’s not as well known.