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Aug 9, 2021 · In any case, while Fillion's character is not the most integral to the plot of The Suicide Squad, he still serves a vital purpose, if only be proving that James Gunn can make even the almost infamously silly Arm-Fall-Off-Boy work in a blockbuster film. In an age where more and more obscure and unusual comic characters are being brought to the ...
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- WTF even is a TDK?
- Who Is TDK in The Suicide Squad?
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By Scott Collura
Updated: Oct 22, 2021 12:21 am
Posted: Aug 4, 2021 6:53 pm
James Gunn's The Suicide Squad is the kinda-sequel to the 2016 DC movie Suicide Squad (no "The" needed). While some characters are returning from that film, like Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman's Rick Flag, Viola Davis' Amanda Waller, and Jai Courtney's Captain Boomerang, the cast is made up of mostly new players for this particular Squad. That includes Idris Elba as Bloodsport and also a more mysterious character called TDK -- a.k.a. The Detachable Kid -- who is played by Gunn's real-life buddy Nathan Fillion.
Firefly and Castle’s Nathan Fillion reteams with James Gunn for The Suicide Squad after appearing in a cameo role in Guardians of the Galaxy as well as starring in Slither and co-starring in Super, all of which were helmed by the director.
TDK is an original creation of Gunn’s, but we think we know who he's based on. Take a look at the character poster of TDK:
The character sports a fairly standard superhero look: armor, dramatic stare, piercing eyes, arms crossed, ready to do battle. But then you notice that, well, TDK's arms don't seem to be connected to his body! That's because TDK stands for... The Detachable Kid!
Rumors had indicated that this was Fillion's character's name, but now we know that's what the TDK means. And diehard comics fans also know that there's a precedent for a hero with this modus operandi, even if he went by a different name... Arm-Fall-Off-Boy!
Arm-Fall-Off-Boy -- yes, that's his actual superhero name -- dates back to 1989, and has made only a rare appearance here or there in the pages of DC Comics as far as we can tell. First appearing in Secret Origins #46, Arm-Fall-Off-Boy has the power to, yes, remove his limbs. He can then use said limbs as weapons to, you know, beat on folks. He tried to join the Legion of Super-Heroes but was rejected because... come on. What super-group would want this guy on their team?
After one of DC's many continuity reboots, the character was renamed Splitter (and given the real name Floyd Belkin), but was still a wash-out in terms of trying to make it into the Legion.
The thing is, the Legion of Super-Heroes are from the far-off future of the 30th century, so for Gunn to use the actual Arm-Fall-Off-Boy doesn't quite make sense in terms of keeping to the canon of the comics universe. But then again, maybe he just decided to rename the Fillion character from the ridiculous Arm-Fall-Off-Boy to the catchier, if still ridiculous The Detachable Kid. (Fillion previously shot down rumors he was playing Arm-Fall-Boy.)
Whatever the case, this character and his unique power set are certainly perfect for a James Gunn film. Based on the roster of characters coming in The Suicide Squad, TDK would seem to fit right in with the zanier side of the cast alongside folks such as Weasel, King Shark, The Thinker, and Polka-Dot Man. But then again, before Guardians of the Galaxy came out, a talking tree and a talking raccoon also sounded pretty ridiculous. And then we all cried when Groot died and Rocket mourned for him, so let's hold off judgment on how TDK will really be depicted until after The Suicide Squad is released, OK?
For even more on the film, speculate with us on who Taika Waititi is playing in The Suicide Squad, check out the behind-the-scenes teaser, and read up on the history of Idris Elba's character Bloodsport.
Aug. 4, 2021: This story has been updated with the latest information about The Suicide Squad.
Aug 23, 2020 · Though Fillion hasn't been specifically named as Arm Fall Off Boy, TDK definitely seems like the heir apparent to this ridiculous character. Here's why Fillion is the perfect fit for what seems to ...
- Nina Starner
Jul 23, 2021 · While the character's technically an original creation for "The Suicide Squad," he's based on "Arm-Fall-Off-Boy" from DC Comics (via IGN). It's an excellent addition to the roster, even though we ...
- Mike Bedard
T.D.K is possibly based off of Arm-Fall-Off-Boy, a joke prospective hero who tries to join the 'Legion of Super-Heroes'. His entire power was to detatch his arms and use them as blunt instruments. Behind the Scenes [] Oliver Keller was a stunt double for Nathan Fillion in the role of the Detachable Kid.
Apr 1, 2021 · By Ryan Parker. April 1, 2021 3:04pm. A second trailer for The Suicide Squad dropped Thursday, taking fans by surprise as the first trailer for the upcoming DC Comics film was released just days ...
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Aug 24, 2020 · But then again, maybe he just decided to rename the Fillion character from the ridiculous Arm-Fall-Off-Boy to the catchier, if still ridiculous The Detachable Kid. (Fillion previously shot down rumors he was playing Arm-Fall-Boy.) Whatever the case, this character and his unique power set are certainly perfect for a James Gunn film.
