James Gunn Drops Major Hint at Margot Robbie Returning to DCU
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James Gunn and Peter Safran are currently busy building the DCU, which will consist of live-action films, animated and live-action shows, and video games. Gunn has already released "Superman," which became a massive hit.
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"Superman" was not Gunn's first foray into the DCU, as he was tasked with rebooting "The Suicide Squad," which featured characters from the original DC film, "Suicide Squad," but were all mostly killed off in the first 10 minutes.
One of the biggest holdovers from the previous DC Universe is Margot Robbie, who portrayed Harley Quinn. It is no secret that Robbie became an instant fan-favorite, and fans have been clamoring for her return in Gunn's new DCU.
Gunn finally addressed the situation in a big way, hinting at Robbie potentially returning as Quinn. In a feature from Entertainment Weekly, Gunn divulged a small, yet not-so-subtle hint about Harley Quinn making a return.
Polka-Dot Man, Harley Quinn and Bloodsport in action in "The Suicide Squad"
Polka-Dot Man, Harley Quinn and Bloodsport in action in "The Suicide Squad"
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"That will be revealed down the line," Gunn tells Entertainment Weekly.
Gunn did not state that Robbie won't return as Quinn, which is the general case for the filmmaker. Whenever a fan asks about a specific plot point or character, Gunn is no stranger to offering a direct answer.
Gunn has shot down rumors plenty, but this time, he chose not to state outright that Robbie would not return. It would be believed that she could return as Quinn in some capacity.
Gunn also revealed that he has been trying to find a way to bring back fellow fan-favorite, Idris Elba. Elba portrayed Bloodsport in "The Suicide Squad" and also became an instant hit.
Bloodsport, being an assassin who has a change of heart and becomes a hero, while also having a deep rat phobia, was fantastic.
"I definitely am always looking for a place to put Bloodsport and figuring that out," Gunn says of Idris Elba's ruthless mercenary from the 2021 sequel. "So we'll see what happens."
Gunn is reportedly working on the sequel to "Superman," but there are also "Lanterns" and "Supergirl" coming down the pipeline. Both the series and film could feature more DCU characters, which would make a lot of sense.
"Peacemaker" season 2 is also set for release later this month, and would be a place where Quinn or Bloodsport could make an appearance.
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