The Suicide Squad, which released last August to uncommon critical acclaim for a superhero film, had an ensemble cast full of star turns, from headlining actors like Margot Robbie, John Cena, and Idris Elba, to character actors like David Dastmalchian and Alice Braga. But one newcomer to Hollywood movies, Portuguese actress Daniela Melchior, made a big impression on audiences in her breakout appearance as Ratcatcher II. Now, Daniela Melchior’s career in Hollywood is set to continue in a big way as the actress has landed a role in Universal Pictures’Fast and Furious 10.
The Suicide Squadrepresented Melchior’s very first appearance in an English-language film. Before starring as Ratcatcher II, Melchior featured in many Portuguese drama series includingMassa Frescas,The Payback, andValor da Vida.Melchior’s next movie roleswill include an appearance in the action filmAssassin Clubalongside Henry Golding, Sam Neill, Noomi Rapace, and others. Melchior will also appear in a Philip Marlowe biopic,Marlowe, alongside Liam Neeson (who plays Marlowe), Diane Kruger, Alan Cumming, and others.
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Fast and Furious 10adds Daniela Melchior to what is quickly becoming an exciting ensemble. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Nathalie Emmanuel will be returning to the franchise, andAquamanactor Jason Momoa will play the villain. Justin Lin, who was previously the director ofFast & Furious,Fast Five,Fast & Furious 6, andF9: The Fast Sagareturns to direct the next film. One actor who will not be returning to the franchise any time soon is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who reportedlyturned down Vin Diesel’s invitation to return.
Universal Pictures is slated to continue releasing big films throughout 2022 and 2023.Jurassic World Dominion, the next film in the smash-hitJurassic Worldfranchise, will release in June; other films being released Universal Pictures in the near future includeMinions: The Rise of Gru, Jordan Peele’sNope,Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,Halloween Ends,Illumination Animation’sSuper Mariomovie, and Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimer.
Daniela Melchior is an inspired choice for the cast and an exciting new addition to theFast and Furiousfranchise. Time will tell what role she plays—whether she plays a hero or a villain remains to be seen—but no matter the role, it’s safe to say that after seeing her as Ratcatcher II, audiences will be excited to see her again onscreen.
Fast and Furious 10releases in theaters on May 19th, 2023.
