Why Isn'T Margot Robbie Playing Harley Quinn Anymore

DC Entertainment’s streaming fan event, DC FanDome returns on October 16th. In the announced schedule, Warner Bros. Pictures promised a new trailer for 

Series and comic book art of Wonder Woman. While the poster was probably just a poor creative choice from the design team at DC, the exclusion of popular actors like Margot Robbie has led folks to believe that some major recasting news is on the horizon.

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 may have been the last time Margot Robbie suited up as Harley Quinn. Following an underwhelming box office debut, Warner Bros is rumored to be in search of a new actress to take on the role. According to Beyond The Trailer, the studio wanted to see how well Robbie’s interpretation of Harley was received before deciding the character’s future in the DC Extended Universe.

While the casting rumors may come as a disappointment to Margot Robbie fans, the actress was planning to take a break from playing Harley anyway. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, Margot Robbie said filming

Back-to-back was tiring. She also noted that and playing Harley is “exhausting” so some time off from the character is something she’s looking forward to. “I don’t know when we’re next going to see her. I’m just as intrigued as everyone else is, ” she told the publication.

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Margot Robbie isn’t the only DC actor fans are concerned about. The fate of Henry Cavill’s Superman has been a hot topic ever since fans were first introduced to 

Eight years ago. The film kicked off the DC Extended Universe and Cavill’s tenure as Superman. Since then, the actor has appeared as the popular hero in several movies but not in a direct sequel.

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 being in the works. One story claimed J.J. Abrams was producing the film, while others stated that Henry Cavill was signing on to return. Interestingly, Man of Steel writer David S. Goyer thinks a sequel could still happen with Cavill as the Last Son of Krypton.

Will Margot Robbie Be The Perfect Harley Quinn?

And following some controversial tweets about Israel and Palestine, Gal Gadot’s future as Wonder Woman is reportedly onshaky ground. According to the rumor mill, Warner Bros wanted her to delete the tweet and rescind the statement but Gadot refused. As a result, the role ofbombing at the box office, it’s reported Margot Robbie will be taking a break playing Harley Quinn in the DCEU with it even speculated the character could be recast down the road.

“As for Harley Quinn, we already knew that Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie were planning to take a break with the character. I told you I heard because they wanted to see how she was received here, and well now they are starting to see. If she comes back, I do think there will be changes to how she interprets the character. I would love to see her work with a better director. I think this is a character who would benefit from a female director, to be honest with you, although Patty Jenkins really messed up on Wonder Woman… This all goes back to the choice that it was… even Margot Robbie admitted that she had… Warner Bros. gave her a choice, does she wants to make a Birds of Prey movie or a Gotham City Sirens movie? They never should have given her that choice because she should have made a Gotham City Sirens movie, and she chose poorly! She chose the wrong path, and she is continuing to suffer for it.

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Now here’s the concern, Warner Bros. could use the Multiverse as an excuse to flow it out another live-action Harley Quinn. If they decide to do that, then Margot Robbie will be in real trouble.

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Randolph offers her thoughts about what WB should do with the character, which is to give Kaley Cuoco and Lake Bell a shot at playing live-action versions of Harley and Poison Ivy, respectively:

What what you do about Harley Quinn? Personally, I would greenlight a low budget live-action episode of the Harley Quinn animated series Cool World-style because both those actresses in particular can definitely do live-action versions of the characters. I would see how that goes.

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Randolph also adds that while there are a lot of Harley fans online, that there isn’t enough to support the character in the movies, something I recently said as, IMO, Harley Quinn is a Batman supporting’s character supporting character (the 2016

Suicide Squad: Margot Robbie Isn't A Fan Of Harley Quinn's Relationship With Joker

And following some controversial tweets about Israel and Palestine, Gal Gadot’s future as Wonder Woman is reportedly onshaky ground. According to the rumor mill, Warner Bros wanted her to delete the tweet and rescind the statement but Gadot refused. As a result, the role ofbombing at the box office, it’s reported Margot Robbie will be taking a break playing Harley Quinn in the DCEU with it even speculated the character could be recast down the road.

“As for Harley Quinn, we already knew that Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie were planning to take a break with the character. I told you I heard because they wanted to see how she was received here, and well now they are starting to see. If she comes back, I do think there will be changes to how she interprets the character. I would love to see her work with a better director. I think this is a character who would benefit from a female director, to be honest with you, although Patty Jenkins really messed up on Wonder Woman… This all goes back to the choice that it was… even Margot Robbie admitted that she had… Warner Bros. gave her a choice, does she wants to make a Birds of Prey movie or a Gotham City Sirens movie? They never should have given her that choice because she should have made a Gotham City Sirens movie, and she chose poorly! She chose the wrong path, and she is continuing to suffer for it.

Margot

Now here’s the concern, Warner Bros. could use the Multiverse as an excuse to flow it out another live-action Harley Quinn. If they decide to do that, then Margot Robbie will be in real trouble.

Margot Robbie “happy” To See Lady Gaga Play Harley Quinn In 'joker 2'

Randolph offers her thoughts about what WB should do with the character, which is to give Kaley Cuoco and Lake Bell a shot at playing live-action versions of Harley and Poison Ivy, respectively:

What what you do about Harley Quinn? Personally, I would greenlight a low budget live-action episode of the Harley Quinn animated series Cool World-style because both those actresses in particular can definitely do live-action versions of the characters. I would see how that goes.

Margot

Randolph also adds that while there are a lot of Harley fans online, that there isn’t enough to support the character in the movies, something I recently said as, IMO, Harley Quinn is a Batman supporting’s character supporting character (the 2016

Suicide Squad: Margot Robbie Isn't A Fan Of Harley Quinn's Relationship With Joker