For as much as Suicide Squad was a story about Will Smith’s Deadshot, I don’t think anyone can deny that the biggest draw was Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Dr. Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn. Equal parts unhinged and charming, Robbie embraced the role and became a highlight of the film, which didn’t really do all that well when it came to the critical eye.
Thanks to huge appeal of Harley Quinn, Margot Robbie has locked down a spin off for her character which she will executively produce through her own LuckyChap Entertainment banner, according to THR. The film, of which no details have been released, is going to be given a “first look” treatment through Warner Bros., who I’m sure are going to leap at snagging it.
The DC cinematic universe already has several films locked down over the next few years, including Aquaman, which is being directed by James Wan (The Conjuring 2, Insidious, Dead Silence). It’s uncertain where a Harley Quinn spin-off would land in the mix of all the upcoming titles or if it will even have any connection to the other films. We’ll just have to wait and see!
Suicide Squad hit theaters on August 5th and featured Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adam Beach, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Karen Fukuhara, Jim Parrack, Ike Barinholtz, Common, Scott Eastwood, David Harbour, Corina Calderon, Alex Meraz, Raymond Olubowale, and Ben Affleck as Batman!