Harley Quinn, how could Margot Robbie’s character return to the DC Universe?

Although the fate of the character after the last appearance in Suicide Squad (2021) is currently unknown, let’s try to imagine how he could return to the new superhero universe.

Harley QuinnThe Joker’s loyal and chaotic companion has always been a multi-faceted and multi-layered figure in DC, ever since his inception in the television series. Batman in 1992. Not simple femme fataletherefore, a woman who has always fought for her independence and emancipation. In fact, over the years, as an assistant and girlfriend to the Prince of Crime, the character has increasingly taken on her own personal space without necessarily being influenced by her boyfriend. Reclaiming that important female power, Harley Quinn joined several bands including The Suicide Squad, reaffirming this new role of weight in the DC world.

Moving on to the cinematic universe, this figure (who in this context is played by Margot Robbie) appeared in Suicide Squad, Predator birds and finally Suicide Squad, which looks spectacular despite some limitations. In this new superhero direction, it looks like there’s still room for the character embodied by Robbie, so let’s try to imagine how he could make his presence known.

An anomaly in the DC Universe.

To understand in which direction this long-awaited return toSuperhero Universe Warner Bros.We must first understand why Harley Quinn was already born as an anomaly and this aspect also persists in her cinematic appearances. If you think about it, the anti-heroine in question doesn’t actually come to life in the comics, but first appears in a small screen product. Thus, in this case, this figure has done the reverse process, from the screen to the pages, and not vice versa, with a completely different formation and characteristics. However, if we turn to the cinema, Harley differs from other supporting actors in her strong charisma and background

very captivating, which, however, has so far by no means allowed the insane criminal to become a traditional protagonist, as she is always relegated to a secondary or limiting role in relation to her narrative and content potential. That’s why DC’s new course could be the perfect opportunity to see its development, this time in a more concrete way.

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New Revival with James Gunn

There company superhero, for several months now, has experienced an unexpected revolution, with James Gunn (behind Suicide Squad and spin-off series peacekeepers) and Peter Safran have been hired as the company’s new co-CEOs, tasked with handling the Animation, Series and Movies department. Gunn has already unveiled part of his video update plan DC Studiosor Chapter 1, “Gods and Monsters”, which represents a significant break from the past, resulting in the cancellation of many IPs and characters that have now become an institution. While no real-life project starring Harley Quinn, or even a notable appearance in a specific movie or series, has yet been announced, film director has made it clear that he wants to collaborate with Margot Robbie again, so it’s clear that in this new light, the character has the opportunity to transform again. However, the first question that arises is whether the anti-heroine will be integrated into the canon or if she will instead be developed in the Elseworlds universe, where projects such as Joker or Batman.

Canon or Other Worlds?

While Gunn himself actually explained that other specific products would be made for this independent world, thinking about a possible Harley-themed title in that context would certainly make it possible to move on a narrative and thematic level with more calmness and without any issues. . from continuity. However, we must not forget that right in Joker: Folie à Deux there will be another version of Harley Quinn in the interpretation Lady Gagawho will join Joaquin Phoenix. This element can create a problem of confusion about the personality of the character (also considering the animated series on villains which is not currently canonical), so the simplest choice could lead to the restoration of the central core of the universe without being blown off course. Among other things, the return of the character’s reins after he left him in Birds of Prey (and the phantasmagoric revival of Harley Quinn) also allows the figure to be immediately integrated into DC’s new course, perhaps also taking into account his past appearances.

After release a new journey

On the other hand, if we talk about the actual content and topics that will be covered in this new project, it is not at all easy to imagine what fate awaits the dexterous acrobat, given what we have experienced so far. As the special article highlights, the antagonist is actually on a real internal (but also physical) journey to disengage from the Joker’s obsessive and pedantic meddling and build his own story. But now that he’s achieved this important milestone, what’s the next step? A new relationship that only she wants? Rediscovery of its origin? Of course, it’s more likely now that Harley Quinn’s criminal career could take an unexpected turn, but still, the events of Suicide Squad – Suicide Mission cannot be taken into account, given that, according to Gunn himself, what happens in the feature film is not true. Lee, this is canon of the new DC Universe. Given that Predator birds in that sense it does not have such an open ending, we will probably see a new beginning.

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From simple gear to DC Studios motor

This is in line with what has already been seen, so sort of continuation we do not know about the film just mentioned, although, probably, the hypothesis reload turns out to be the most likely, given that we’re facing a complete reboot of the Warner Bros. superhero world. However, in order to keep also all the previous events that Harley Quinn was involved in, one could try to find a middle ground, therefore, perhaps not completely starting all its history, skipping its origins and resuming the adventure in medias res, with some reference to what was seen in Suicide Squad, Suicide Squad AND Predator birds. While taking into account the many interesting ideas that have emerged over the course of the character’s narrative evolution, we at the same time hope that his role at DC Studios will no longer be that of a mere cog, but will eventually become a real pulsating engine. company it needs new heroes (and anti-heroines).