The Morning Watch: ‘The Suicide Squad’ Easter Eggs, ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ Fight Scene Breakdown & More
(The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.)
In this edition, now thatThe Suicide Squadis in theaters and on HBO Max, check out seven dozen Easter eggs, comic references, callbacks, and more details you might have missed on your first viewing. Plus, listen asGunpowder MilkshakedirectorNavot Papushadoand starKaren Gillanbreak down a fight sequence. And finally, find out everything thatBlack PantherstarWinston Dukedoes in a day.
First up, if you haven’t seenThe Suicide Squadin theaters or from the comfort of your home on HBO Max, then steer clear of thisScreenCrushvideo that’s packed with spoilery Easter eggs. Get details on some of the supporting characters who came straight from the comics, learn more about the book King Shark is “reading” when we meet him, and so much more.
Next,Gunpowder MilkshakedirectorNavot Papushadoand starKaren Gillansat down to provide a shot-by-shot breakdown of a huge fight sequence from theNetflixmovie. Gillan talks about the challenge of not being able to use her arms to their full capabilities throughout this sequence, and Papushado explains how the giant tooth death came about.
Finally, Winston Duke will soon be busy reprising his role as M’Baku inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever. But before that,Vanity Fairbrought the actor in to find out what a normal day is like for him. It should come as no surprise that there’s plenty of working out, but he also digs into playlists that he’s curated to inform the character he’s playing at the time, and much more.
