June Moone became possessed by the ancient spirit of the Enchantress, an event that directly led to her involvement and central role in the Suicide Squad.
The Origin of Enchantress's Possession
June Moone's transformation began when she explored an old temple. While inside, she heard a mysterious small statue calling her name. Out of curiosity or perhaps an unknown compulsion, June broke the statue. This action inadvertently released the ancient and powerful spirit of the Enchantress, which then immediately entered and possessed June.
Loss of Control and Amanda Waller's Intervention
After the initial possession, June lived with the Enchantress spirit within her. However, a few years later, she began to lose control over her ability to transform into the Enchantress. This unpredictable and dangerous power caught the attention of Amanda Waller, the shrewd and ruthless director of ARGUS. Waller, recognizing the immense power June now harbored, discovered her and decided to keep her in close contact. This was primarily to control the Enchantress and utilize her as a formidable asset, or a devastating weapon, for the government's clandestine operations, specifically through the Task Force X, also known as the Suicide Squad.
In the context of the Suicide Squad film, June's primary role is as a member of the team due to Waller's control over the Enchantress. Waller uses her leverage over June's heart (quite literally) to ensure the Enchantress's compliance, initially using her powers for the Squad's mission, until the Enchantress breaks free and becomes the main antagonist.
Key Events Leading to June's Role in Suicide Squad:
- Temple Exploration: June Moone enters an ancient temple.
- Statue Incident: A small statue calls her name; she breaks it.
- Enchantress Release: The spirit of Enchantress is accidentally released.
- Possession: Enchantress's spirit enters June Moone.
- Loss of Control: Over time, June struggles to control the Enchantress's transformations.
- Waller's Discovery: Amanda Waller identifies June Moone as a potential asset/threat.
- Forced Recruitment: Waller takes control, making June a key component of the Task Force X for the Suicide Squad mission.
