Highlights
- Margot Robbie is not reprising her role as Harley Quinn in Joker 2.
- Lady Gaga will play Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux.
- Gaga’s Harley Quinn is a patient at Arkham Asylum, not a psychiatrist.
- Joker 2 exists in a different universe, separate from Robbie’s films.
- It’s uncertain if Margot Robbie will return as Harley Quinn in future DC projects.
Margot Robbie has been widely recognized for her portrayal of Harley Quinn in the DC Universe since her debut in Suicide Squad (2016).
However, Joker: Folie à Deux, the highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s Joker, brings a new twist to the iconic character.
Instead of Robbie, singer and actress Lady Gaga will step into the role of Harley Quinn, taking the character in a fresh direction.
Lady Gaga’s version of Harley Quinn in Joker 2 isn’t connected to the main DC Universe.
Gaga, who has previously showcased her acting talents in A Star Is Born and American Horror Story will offer a completely different take on the beloved character.
This casting decision is part of the new creative direction of DC’s films, allowing multiple versions of popular characters to coexist.
Unlike Robbie’s version, who was a psychiatrist, Gaga’s Harley Quinn will be introduced as a fellow patient at Arkham Asylum, forming a unique bond with Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix.
Another major reason behind this casting change is that Joker: Folie à Deux takes place in a separate universe from Robbie’s previous films.
As the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has officially ended, DC Studios, under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran, has been exploring different storylines and universes.
This has opened up opportunities for actors like Lady Gaga to portray Harley Quinn in new ways, without being bound by the existing DCEU continuity.
Although Lady Gaga is set to bring her unique touch to Harley Quinn, it remains uncertain whether Margot Robbie will reprise her role in the future.
The DCEU may have wrapped up, but with James Gunn keeping The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker connected to his new DC Universe, Robbie’s return as Harley Quinn could still be possible. For now, fans will have to wait and see.
Lady Gaga’s version of Harley Quinn promises to be a bold departure from Robbie’s more comic-accurate portrayal, and with Joker 2 mixing musical elements into its storyline, Gaga’s unique talents make her the perfect choice for this new take on the character.
