Recently, at the premiere of the film Suicide Squad in New York, William “Billy” Morris, a cosplayer dressed as the character Rick Flag, was apprehended by the police for carrying a realistic-looking airsoft gun resembling an AR15 on a subway train. This young man aimed to attend the movie premiere in the guise of the film’s main character, and he meticulously crafted his airsoft replica to look as authentic as possible. Unfortunately for him, he ended up making a grave mistake that would surely leave him regretting his decision—drawing the replica weapon while on the subway.
According to the New York Post, when some other passengers recognized that this young man was cosplaying, they advised him to put away the airsoft gun. Shortly after, a few police officers boarded the train and spotted Billy. He was immediately detained and escorted away by the police. Billy was charged with unlawful possession of a replica firearm and causing public disorder.
This serves as a cautionary tale for young enthusiasts who might think it’s acceptable to carry realistic-looking weapons in public, even if they are just props.
Now, let’s talk a bit about Suicide Squad. The film Suicide Squad revolves around a group of anti-heroes who are recruited by the government under the supervision of Amanda Waller, a high-ranking official tasked with assembling a team to carry out missions that the government cannot publicly endorse. With a roster of about 5-6 characters, the film chose to focus on a relatively straightforward storyline, without excessive gore, aiming to develop each character’s backstory and connect them with one another.
