"I Don't Know If She Wants To Play Harley Again; She May Be Over That'
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, expressed uncertainty about Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn fitting into the new DC Universe (DCU) canon due to the Joker's absence in the current DCU setup.
- Gunn acknowledged the strong, specific relationship between Harley Quinn and the Joker, noting that only Batman has been established so far in his DCU.
- Despite uncertainty, Gunn praised Robbie's performance and expressed willingness to have her reprise the role if she desires, though he is open to recasting Harley Quinn if necessary.
- Margot Robbie first portrayed Harley Quinn in 2016's Suicide Squad and has since reprised the role in Birds of Prey (2020) and Gunn's The Suicide Squad (2021).
- The future of Harley Quinn in the DCU remains flexible, with Gunn committed to including the character but undecided on casting depending on Robbie's interest.
