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James Gunn Plans to Use Harley Quinn in the DCU, but Robbie’s Return Is Uncertain
James Gunn says Harley Quinn is almost certain to appear in the DCU, the rebooted universe of DC films and shows he is leading.
Gunn discussed whether his 2021 film The Suicide Squad counts as part of the new universe, and said most of it does.
Harley Quinn’s place is the main exception because the character’s future in the DCU is not settled.
Margot Robbie played Harley in three films, beginning with Suicide Squad in 2016.
Gunn does not know if Robbie wants to return, though he says he would work to include her if she does.
If she declines, Gunn may cast someone else to play Harley.
The DCU has begun with the animated series Creature Commandos and the film Superman, while some DC projects sit outside its connected story.
James Gunn said Margot Robbie may not want to play Harley Quinn again in the DCU.
Gunn said Harley Quinn is almost certainly a character he will use in the DCU.
He said he would “bend over backwards” to include Robbie if she wants to return.
Gunn said most of the 2021 film The Suicide Squad is canon in the DCU, with Harley Quinn’s future an exception.
Robbie played Harley Quinn in three films.
- Who
- James Gunn discussed Harley Quinn’s future and Margot Robbie’s possible return.
- What
- Gunn said Robbie may be over playing Harley Quinn, but he wants to include her if she is interested.
- When
- October 29, 2026. The podcast’s recording date is not stated.
- Where
- On The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast.
- Why
- Gunn is deciding how The Suicide Squad fits into the DCU and how Harley Quinn’s story might continue.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Robbie debuted as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad.
Robbie reprised the role in Birds of Prey.
Robbie played Harley Quinn in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad.
Reports quoted Gunn saying Robbie may not want to return and that he would include her if she did.
- Harley Quinn
- Gunn said he is almost certain he will use the character in the DCU.
- Margot Robbie
- Played Harley Quinn in three films.
- The Suicide Squad
- 2021 film discussed as part of the DCU’s canon.
- Gunn’s position
- He said he would bend over backwards to include Robbie if she wants to return.
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What people are saying
Harley is a character I’m almost certainly going to use in the DCU, and if Margot wants to play her, then I’ll bend over backwards to explain that in the world.
I don’t know if she wants to play Harley again. She may be over that.
I love her as Harley.