Margot Robbie probably won’t be the Harley Quinn of the DC Universe. Although she played the character in three movies, one of which was directed by DC Studios’ James Gunn, the actress appears to be moving on to other roles. Additionally, the DCU is rebooting the Batman franchise, so new actors will be playing the heroes and villains. Robbie is probably the hardest actor to replace. She was the first person to play Harley in a live-action film, and although Robbie appeared in some of DC’s more controversial films, her performance was praised.
Even so, DC seems to be continuing to develop Harley. Lady Gaga will play a new version of the character in the film Joker: Folie A Deuxwho will be more down-to-earth to cooperate with clown. Apart from clown, Penguin Teasing their potential take on Harley. Regardless, Robbie was iconic in the role and she will be missed by fans.
DCU Has Not Confirmed Margot Robbie’s Return as Harley Quinn
Margot Robbie supports recasting Harley Quinn
back suicide squad In 2021, Robbie’s future as Harley Quinn is somewhat up in the air. The DCEU is in trouble; Wonder Woman 1984, Black Adam, and Shazam! wrath of the gods The conference received a negative reception. Subsequently, Gunn and Peter Safran took over as co-heads of DC Studios, and plans for the DCEU were completely scrapped. However, Gunn said he would “Happy to work with you [Robbie] Play as Harley again or someone elseAs for Robbie herself, she felt no pressure to reinvent Harley, adding:
“I’ve always wanted Harry to be a character that could be played by other actresses, just like there are so many iconic male characters. That’s always been her dream. Harry is very interesting and can go in a lot of different directions. You take She hands it off to someone else and then wonders, “What are they going to do with her? “The options are endless.”
Between Robbie’s comments and the DCEU’s cancellation, the possibility of the actress reprising her role as Harley seems unlikely. According to Gunn, “tThere are currently no plans for anyone else to play Harley.” However, in the main DCU. Even so, some Elseworlds projects are being Harley-themed.
Lady Gaga’s Lee is the reinterpretation of Harley Quinn in “Joker 2”
‘Joker 2’ creates a completely unique Harley Quinn
Lady Gaga will play a completely different version of Harley Quinn Clown: Pas de deux. The character, renamed Lee Quinzel, was led astray not by the Joker’s therapist, but by a patient at Arkham Asylum. This reframes their relationship, which is no longer rooted in the Joker manipulating Harley. They both crave connection and power but can’t help themselves. According to director Todd Phillips, Gaga’s Lee doesn’t have many of the character’s trademarks. He further explained to Variety that he “Hopefully she fits into the Gotham world we created from the first movie.“
In order to create a more grounded character, Phillips said he eliminated “High-pitched voices, accents, chewing gum, and all those funky things in comics.Additionally, the film is a musical, so Gaga’s musical talents will add a whole new dimension to the character. Clown: Pas de deux When it hits theaters in October, audiences will get to meet Lee and see the new Harley. Currently, Gaga is not expected to return, but if clown The sequel did well, and DC may bring her back for more.
Penguin has a more radical replacement for Harley Quinn
Penguins may completely redefine the role
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Although Harley Quinn herself did not appear in PenguinThe play introduces a character with a very similar background. Dr. Julian Rush (Theo Rossi) is Sofia Falcone’s therapist, whom she met while she was an inmate at Arkham Asylum. Throughout the flashbacks, we see him being kind and supportive to Sofia. However, after the intense session, Rush hugged Sophia from behind and comforted her with physical intimacy. While Sofia doesn’t manipulate Rush, their relationship is reminiscent of the Joker and Harley. Both are unethical pairings between patient and therapist, although the power dynamics are reversed.
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The writers undoubtedly knew these comparisons would be made, so maybe Rush and Sophia will subvert expectations and have a completely different resolution.
6 episodes left PenguinRush and Sofia’s potential romantic relationship could develop in a way that’s more like the Joker and Harley, or have nothing in common. After all, Rush is Sofia’s doctor and isn’t as vulnerable as Harry, making it unlikely that their stories will end the same way. penguin The writers undoubtedly knew these comparisons would be made, so maybe Rush and Sophia will subvert expectations and have a completely different resolution.
Regardless, Harley Quinn is an important and popular DC character, so sooner or later she will be brought back. With another Batman movie on the way, either Robbie or a new actress could play the role. With such a beloved character, it would be such a waste not to give Harley Quinn a role in the DCU.
DC Universe
The DC Universe is one of the largest comic book franchises, often competing with Marvel. DC Comics was originally founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935 as a nationally syndicated publishing company. Since then, the series has exploded in comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the latest iteration of superheroes, with Zack Snyder bringing in Henry Cavill as Superman. After a few films that received mixed reviews, DC has launched a soft reboot under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran.