Director James Gunn and actor Daniela Melchior have both reacted to and confirmed the news that The Suicide Squad star will have a role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. News of castings for James Gunn-directed superhero films is always something to be hotly debated online, as fans try to deduce what new characters could be introduced. The addition of Daniela Melchior follows Peacemaker’s Chukwudi Iwuji addition in an undisclosed role, with the filmmaker preferring to work with many of the same actors across different projects. While the Ratcatcher II actor’s presence in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was speculated, Melchior and Gunn have now both confirmed it.

Omg I’m shocked with this tweet and that this secret just got outI’ll keep your kind words in my heart 🙈🥹 @JamesGunn AND YES I CONFIRM TOO THAT I’M IN GUARDIANS BABYYYYYYY 💣💥💥💥 https://t.co/RvdlRrUO8g pic.twitter.com/vftrq4YMFW