Margot Robbie had an incredibly successful year with her portrayal of Barbie, which earned a staggering $1.4 billion at the box office. While many believe that she was born to play such a role, it's important not to forget the character that truly solidified her career: Harley Quinn. With Lady Gaga now set to take on the iconic comic book character, Robbie has shared her thoughts on her successor.
During an interview on the Golden Globes Red Carpet, Robbie admitted that she hadn't seen the latest photos of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, but she expressed excitement about watching the movie. She confidently stated, "Oh my god, she's going to crush it.
Are you kidding? She's going to be amazing. I can't wait to see it."
Robbie went on to discuss her own experience playing Harley Quinn and the satisfaction she derived from telling the character's story with conviction. She remarked, "It makes me so happy because, I said from the very beginning, all I want is for Harley Quinn to be like Macbeth or Batman, a character that gets passed from great actor to great actor. It's such an honor to have built a foundation strong enough that Harley can now be one of those characters that other actors have a go at playing.
I think she'll do something incredible with it."
She hopes that Harley Quinn will become a classic character that actors strive to portray on the screen due to her iconic status. Robbie reiterated her excitement about the character's future, saying, "I think it's just credit to her as a character that people want to see her in multiple iterations. I'm excited."
With Robbie stepping down from the role, Lady Gaga will bring her own unique take to the famous anti-hero and redeemed villain. It seems that Lady Gaga is taking her portrayal of Harley Quinn very seriously, potentially utilizing method acting to fully immerse herself in the character.
Cinematographer Lawrence Sher mentioned that he initially had a difficult time connecting with the singer but found that she became more welcoming when addressed by her preferred name, "Lee."
