The Suicide Squad Star Wants To Help You Die

By Chad Langen | Updated

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David Dastmalchian in The Suicide Squad (2021)

Titan Casket, a pioneer in the direct-to-consumer casket industry, recently unveiled its newest collaboration. Renowned actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker David Dastmalchian has joined the brand as a celebrity ambassador, according to The Hollywood Reporter. With this new title, The Suicide Squad star will be the face of Titan Casket, partaking in marketing campaigns and representing the brand to the media.

David Dastmalchian has become the celebrity brand ambassador for Titan Casket.

David Dastmalchian’s association with Titan Casket isn’t just another celebrity endorsement. It stems from a personal chapter of his life where he grappled with end-of-life planning and realized the transformative approach the company takes.

Discussing his new role, Dastmalchian expressed his excitement in representing Titan Casket and emphasized the importance of promoting discussions around end-of-life planning, a topic he’s keen to delve into.

The inclusion of both David Dastmalchian and Gale marks a strategic acceleration of Titan’s efforts to take conversations around end-of-life planning into the limelight.

The co-founders of Titan Casket see David Dastmalchian’s partnership as more than a mere business strategy. In a statement, they expressed appreciation for his genuine nature and talent, feeling it resonates with their core mission. With Dastmalchian on board, they believe they can heighten awareness among families about modern funeral planning.

This exciting collaboration comes hot on the heels of another noteworthy addition to the Titan Casket team. Hollywood producer and writer Elan Gale, known for his work on shows like FBoy Island and The Midnight Club, recently joined Titan as their first Creative Director.

The inclusion of both David Dastmalchian and Gale marks a strategic acceleration of Titan’s efforts to take conversations around end-of-life planning into the limelight. It’s evident that the company aims to use the power of entertainment and pop culture to educate masses on their funeral planning rights.

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David Dastmalchian in Ant-Man (2015)

Titan Casket was founded by entrepreneur Scott Ginsberg, Joshua Siegel, a former Amazon executive, and Elizabeth Siegel, a seasoned DTC founder, and it has revolutionized the way Americans approach end-of-life planning by offering caskets, urns, and pre-planning services online at nearly half the cost of traditional funeral homes. The company’s mission is to alleviate the emotional and financial strains of mourning, enabling individuals to make uncompromised choices. Besides its primary platform, Titan Casket has expanded its reach through partnerships with major online retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Costco.

Some of David Dastmalchian’s most recent work includes roles in Oppenheimer and The Last Voyage of the Demeter.

As for David Dastmalchian, he made his feature film debut in 2008’s The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, appearing as the chilling and mysterious character known as Joker’s Thug.

His performance left a lasting impression, leading to subsequent roles in high-profile films like Ant-Man, where he portrayed Kurt, a member of Scott Lang’s heist team. His ability to seamlessly transition between complex characters across various genres has been a defining feature of his career.

Some of David Dastmalchian’s most recent work includes roles in Oppenheimer and The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Next up, his vocal talents will be on display in the animated superhero movie Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen, Part Two, set to debut on October 17, 2023. Further, Dastmalchian is poised to bring his comedic prowess to the forefront in Richard Day’s new project, Girls Will Be Girls 2012.