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The previous year brought immense success for Margot Robbie after herBarbiefilm earned $1.4 billion at the box office. Many believed she was born to play such a role, which is quite appropriate, though fans should not forget that there was also another role that cemented her career in the industry: Harley Quinn.
With Lady Gaga tapped to inherit and play the role of the famed comic book sociopath, she will be bringing a fresh take and a new spin to the character. What does Robbie think about her successor?
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Margot Robbie Shares Opinion On Lady Gaga As The New Harley Quinn
During her interview at the Golden Globes Red Carpet viaVariety, actressMargot Robbieshared her opinion on Lady Gaga’s upcoming portrayal of Harley Quinn. She admitted she has not seen the latest photos, but she is excited to watch the movie.
“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. I actually haven’t spoken to her about it. I almost don’t want to know so I can save it for the surprise when I get to see the movie.”
In another conversation viaMTV News, Robbie expressed her happiness in being able to work on the character of Harley Quinn and tell her story with such conviction. The actress also believed that Lady Gaga would be able to pull it off as well.
“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.”
TheBabylonactress reiterated viaET Onlinethat she hopes Harley Quinn would emerge as a classic character that actors would strive to portray on the screen because of how iconic she has become.
“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’s exit as Harley Quinn, DC Studios will now usher in a new era of Lady Gaga’s rendition of the famous anti-hero and redeemed villain.
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Lady Gaga Got Quite Serious In Preparation ForJoker 2
With a heavy role like Harley Quinn, many speculated thatLady Gagawould use method acting to portray the character with pure conviction. Interestingly, cinematographer Lawrence Sher revealed via theLos Angeles Timesthat he had a difficult time connecting with the singer.
“I didn’t know Stefani at all. Strangely, I felt like I never even met her, even during the makeup-hair tests. Maybe it was my philosophy of not trying to get in their space. And I would say to my crew, ‘Jesus, I can’t crack it. She either hates me or we hate each other. There’s something weird going on here.’”
It was not until an assistant director pointed out that she would only like to be called ‘Lee’ on the set. When Sher started addressing Lady Gaga by that name, that was when he noticed she was more welcoming to him.
If that was Lady Gaga’s tendency to lean on method acting, it only shows how serious she is to perfectly deliver her part as Harley Quinn. For sure, Margot Robbie would be even more proud.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
