Is Margot Robbie Playing Harley Quinn Again

A major name at DC Comics teased that Margot Robbie might not be done playing Harley Quinn as the DCU looks to its new era.

Robbie boasts as many appearances in the greater DC Universe as almost anybody, having last played her iconic role during 2021's The Suicide Squad under writer/director James Gunn.

Since that time, Gunn took over as the co-CEO of the newly-formed DC Studios, announcing an entirely new slate of projects that will start a brand new era of DC storytelling in theaters and on Max, with some characters confirmed to be recast.

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DC Comics writer Jimmy Palmiotti teased on Twitter that Margot Robbie may be on her way back to the DC Universe in the near future as Harley Quinn.

Sharing a GIF of Robbie modeling for a photo shoot in her costume from The Suicide Squad, Palmiotti praised everything James Gunn has brought to the movies while also hinting that great things are coming:

Listen guys, I love everything James Gunn has brought to the movies. Always fun, always unpredictable, and always that edge of humor and fun that Amanda and I enjoy. The man loves the material and you can see it on display in everything he touches. Great things are coming.

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Currently, the only project that will feature Harley Quinn will come with Lady Gaga's portrayal in Joker: Folie à Deux, with Robbie having commented in December 2022 that the Grammy-winner is going to do an amazing job.

James Gunn also debunked a rumor in April pertaining to a prequel series being in development for Robbie's Harley Quinn, which was said to focus on the story of how her need to save the Joker led to her mind being shattered.

It's been quite clear over the last few years that Gunn thinks highly of Robbie's portrayal of Harley Quinn, with the DC Studios co-CEO telling a fan in March that Robbie would for sure work with him again for a new project.

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And while there are no specific projects that seem to be a natural fit for Robbie in Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters, Gunn did confirm that more than half of the entire slate remains under wraps, which could include a Harley Quinn return.

It's still unclear exactly which recent DC projects will be considered canon under Gunn's new DCU, specifically looking at entries like Peacemaker and Blue Beetle, with Harley Quinn working so closely alongside Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad.

But whether she plays the same version of the character from past movies or a new take on the antiheroine, even with rumors about her being in talks to star in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four, the door is still open for her to stick with the blue brand.Director James Gunn blasted back onto the comic book movie scene in 2021 with his work on the reboot/sequel The Suicide Squad for Warner Bros. Amongst A-list newcomers like John Cena’s Peacemaker and Idris Elba’s Bloodsport, this unique R-rated romp also brought back one of DC’s biggest fan favorites in Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn.

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Amongst the changing landscape for Warner Bros’ DC slate, Robbie boasts one of the longest current runs within the DC Extended Universe as the wild and psychotic Dr. Harleen Quinzel. Along with both

Movies, Robbie also has her own solo film under her belt in Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey,  and her portrayal is still widely popular considering what DC has on the table in the present day.

The big question now, with so much up in the air for the DC universe, is when exactly fans will see Robbie return to one of her most iconic roles. Well, if James Gunn has anything to say about it, it will hopefully be sooner rather than later.

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Director/writer James Gunn took to Twitter to express his desire to see Margot Robbie return to the DC Extended Universe as Harley Quinn.

A fan asked Warner Bros and Gunn to “please bring Harley back for another project,  to which Gunn simply replied “Not a bad idea.” Gunn previously worked with Robbie’s Harley Quinn on 2021’s

Gunn and Robbie's working relationship has been well documented in the past, with Gunn even accommodating some of Robbie's requests to change certain things about Harley Quinn in

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The two with one another as far back as early 2021 about reuniting for another Harley Quinn project, with Gunn hinting that fans will have to wait and see what happens with the character. Gunn has also admitted to discussing a potential Harley Quinn/Groot spin-off with both Marvel and DC, allowing Quinn to return to the role and allowing him to mesh his two comic book movie worlds together.

During Gunn’s momentary transition from Marvel to DC. The filmmaker even proclaimed her to be the best actress he’s ever worked with in his career - an incredible bit of praise from one of the biggest directors in the industry today.

Robbie’s run as Harley Quinn is undoubtedly popular amongst fans and critics, as she became synonymous with the role immediately upon her debut in 2016’s

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There isn’t another Suicide Squad movie on the books (not publicly, at least), and Harley Quinn is set to come back with Lady Gaga reportedly playing the role in Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker sequel. Looking even further, the entire DCEU slate is in a state of flux due to the merger between Warner Bros. and Discovery, meaning the DCEU’s Harley Quinn could be put on the back burner until things are more settled.

Regardless, seeing Gunn promote Robbie’s anti-hero can only be a good sign as the studio works out the path for the DCEU’s future. While Robbie may currently be on a break from playing this role, there are plenty of fans and professionals out there who hope to see her come without too long of a wait.