Daniela Melchior Discusses Fast X's Squirm-Inducing Scene and the Franchise's Future

Daniela Melchior unexpectedly won the highly sought-after role of Cleo Caza/Ratcatcher 2 in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad four years ago, ..

And when the superhero movie's August 2021 release date arrived, she instantly cemented her place as its protagonist.

In line with the general consensus regarding Melchior's performance, Vin Diesel, who provided the voice of Groot in ..

All three of Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy movies, offered the Portuguese actor a part in Fast X as Isabel, the street-racing sister of Elena Neves (Elsa Pataky).

Melchior was aware that Gunn had permanently altered her life when he cast her in April 2019,.

But she felt it professionally for the first time after receiving a direct offer for Fast X. 

"When I first met Vin and Vin's sister Samantha [Vincent], they made sure to bring up Ratcatcher 2 and how they fell in love with my character, . 

So I felt [the effect of Ratcatcher 2] when I met them. I didn't even attend any auditions, Melchior claims to The Hollywood Reporter.

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