A fresh character is entering the upcoming superhero genre, and it promises to be unlike anything we have seen before. It’s about a fallen angel wielding holy blood against demonic forces.
The movie is a featured adaptation of Avengelyne by Olivia Wilde, Margot Robbie, and Simon Kinberg. To those, who are unaware, Avengelyne is a comic book character created by Rob Liefeld and Cathy Christian in 1995.
Stripped of most angelic abilities, she relies on her strength and her blood (which can be a weapon or a healing source) to fight demons on Earth. The good news is that Margot Robbie herself is interested in playing the character.
A Dream Team Assembles for the Upcoming Margot Robbie’s Reported Venture
The movie based on Avengelyne has a super talented team behind it. Rob Liefeld, who helped create Deadpool, introduced the awesome angel character back in the ’90s.
Now, the character is preparing to soar onto the big screen under the direction of Olivia Wilde, the acclaimed director behind Booksmart and Don’t Worry Darling. But the star power doesn’t stop there. Margot Robbie, known for her iconic portrayal of Harley Quinn, might take on the main role.
And there’s even more excitement because screenwriter Tony McNamara, fresh off his Oscar-winning work on Poor Things, is crafting the script. This dream team isn’t holding back on their big ideas. Liefeld told Variety that the project could really shake things up:
“This incredibly humbling journey to bring Avengelyne to life onscreen started through my relationship with super-producer Simon Kinberg who told me he had a perfect fit for the material and asked me to trust him. Next thing I’m meeting with Margot Robbie and Olivia Wilde and the connection was electric! They told me that they wanted Tony McNamara to write it, and after a pair of meetings Tony is onboard and things could not be more exciting. It’s all a result of Margot, Olivia and Simon working their magic to assemble this incredible team of creatives, all intent on creating a cinematic experience like no other!”
‘Avengelyne’ isn’t the only project brewing at Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap. Building on the success of Barbie, the production company has a bunch of exciting projects in the works.
Fans of The Sims can look forward to a big-screen adaptation. Plus, a live-action Monopoly movie is in the works, which promises a fresh take on the classic board game.
Is This the End of Harley Quinn for Margot Robbie?
In a recent interview with Variety, Margot Robbie talked about what might happen to Harley Quinn in future movies. The Barbie star was asked if she might play Harley Quinn again, especially now that the DCEU series seems to be over and there’s talk of Lady Gaga playing a different version of Harley in the Joker sequel.
Robbie didn’t say she’d never be Harley again, but she hinted that it’s cool for new actresses to take on the role as time goes on (which is something she always thought would be neat for the character). The 33-year-old said:
“I always wanted Harley to be a character that would get passed on to other actresses to play, the way there are so many iconic male characters. That was always the dream for her. Harley’s so fun and can go in so many different directions. You put her in someone else’s hands, and it’s like, ‘What are they going to do with her?’ The options are endless.”
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While details are scarce, the project ‘Avengelyne’ hints at a shift for the Aussie actress. This gritty angel warrior could offer a welcome departure from the quirky Harley Quinn.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Avengelyne movie and who is involved in making it?
Avengelyne is a planned film adaptation of the 1995 comic book character created by Rob Liefeld and Cathy Christian, centered on a fallen angel who fights demons using her own blood as both weapon and healing source. The project reportedly involves Olivia Wilde directing, Simon Kinberg producing, and Margot Robbie attached to potentially star, with Poor Things screenwriter Tony McNamara writing the script.
Did Rob Liefeld comment on the Avengelyne adaptation?
Liefeld, who also helped create Deadpool, reportedly told Variety that the project came together thanks to Robbie, Wilde, and Kinberg working to assemble the creative team, calling the collaboration exciting. As the comic’s original co-creator, his endorsement suggests the adaptation aims to stay close to the character’s roots while bringing in high-profile Hollywood talent.
What did Margot Robbie say about Harley Quinn’s future in future movies?
In an interview with Variety, Robbie did not rule out playing Harley Quinn again but suggested she’s open to other actresses eventually taking on the character, saying she always wanted Harley to be a role that gets passed on over time. This comment came amid reports of her attachment to the Avengelyne project, which would mark a notable departure from her most famous superhero role.
