“There’s no plan at this time for…”: Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn Future in James Gunn’s DCU Looks Bleak as Hell Right Now

Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn started with 2016’s Suicide Squad. Although the film garnered mixed reviews, there was no contention about Margot Robbie and her stupendous performance as the titular character, Harley Quinn. Her portrayal became a massive pop-culture phenomenon, giving birth to a spin-off solo film, Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). Due to popular demand, Robbie again reprised her role in the standalone sequel/soft reboot film The Suicide Squad (2021). 

James Gunn has taken the helm of DC with the aim of completely revamping the comic book universe. With Snyderverse actors, especially Henry Cavill, having been dropped like flies from the rebooted franchise, many have been wondering what would be the fate of fan-favorite Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn in DC. Recently, James Gunn commented on the return of Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn for the new DC universe and her future does not look very promising. 

Is there any hope left for Margot Robbie’s return as Harley Quinn?

Already, there are speculations going on as to which DC live-action characters will make it to the rebooted DC Universe. James Gunn has previously confirmed that Peacemaker (John Cena) and Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) would be the two main players to transition to the DCU alongside  Xolo Maridueña from Blue Beetle. One popular actor that has been on the minds of the majority of DC fanatics is Margot Robbie and her portrayal of Harley Quinn on the big screen. 

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James Gunn recently took to Threads to say that he has not been in contact with Margot Robbie regarding the role for a long time. Given how rapidly DC is changing, the delay and lack of a clear answer do take away hope from the fans.

In a recent interview with Variety, Margot Robbie recently hinted at her desire to pass on her torch to someone else. She was asked if she had any intention of reprising the role of Harley Quinn in the future, especially with Lady Gaga now portraying Harley Quinn in Todd Phillips’s Joker 2. She did not outright say that she was tired of her role and wanted to retire but she mentioned how she always wanted the character to be passed on to other actresses so it could go in different directions.

“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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There has been no confirmation of Margot Robbie transitioning to James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU yet.

Harley Quinn will take on the big screen in 2024

Although it is not known what will become of Margot Robbie in the upcoming DCU, the insane popularity of Harley Quinn cannot be ignored. Be it on TV or on the big screen, it has always managed to make waves with its every appearance. 

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In 2024, Harley Quinn will again take on the big screen with Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux. Joaquin Phoenix will be back as the immaculate Joker and Lady Gaga will show off her acting chops as Harley Quinn. It is being made on a budget of a staggering $150 million.

Joker 2 is slated to release on Oct. 4, 2024, across theatres.