Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie says she kept one Harley Quinn prop from set. The DC Extended Universe has put out divisive films in the past, but none so much as David Ayer's 2016 movie Suicide Squad, which included a memorable soundtrack and some breakout performances but received plenty of criticism due to its pacing and writing issues. However, the film was a financial success, pulling in $746.8 million globally. The film boasted an impressive cast, featuring performances from Will Smith as Deadshot, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jared Leto as the Joker, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, and Cara Delevingne as Enchantress.
Robbie in particular was lauded for her turn as Harley in Suicide Squad, going on to become one of the franchise's most celebrated characters due in large part to Robbie's pitch-perfect blend of charm and darkness. In Suicide Squad, Harley's character arc was largely defined by her dysfunctional relationship with Joker, who broke Harley out of Belle Reve penitentiary at the end of the film. Robbie reprised her role as Harley in 2020's Birds of Prey and 2021's The Suicide Squad, both of which saw drastic changes to the iconic villain's on-screen look. While every iteration of Harley has been memorable, Robbie has now disclosed that she kept one prop from Suicide Squad in particular.
In a video for Elle, Robbie revealed that she kept Harley's baseball bat after wrapping Suicide Squad. In an amusing nod to the 'Good Night' text on the bat, the star said that she keeps it in a prominent spot right beside her bed. Sounding similar to her character for a moment, Robbie stated that the bat would be her weapon of choice in the case of a break-in. Check out her full quote below:
“I’ve got my Harley Quinn baseball bat. Next to my bed. Just in case anyone makes the mistake of breaking into my house, they’ll regret that.”
Will Margot Robbie Return To The DCEU?
Robbie's answer proves once again that she is perfect for the role of Harley, something most DCEU fans agree on in the often divisive franchise. Given the character's popularity and Robbie's own appreciation for playing Harley, it's likely that the beloved villain will pop up again in the DCEU. After her involvement in the first two, Harley would possibly appear in a potential Suicide Squad 3. In addition, Birds of Prey did set up a sequel, though no official news has been announced, as well as launching an in-the-works spin-off movie. In terms of the official DCEU upcoming releases, Robbie's iteration of Harley isn't likely to appear in any of them, with Joker: Folie a Deux tapping Lady Gaga for the role instead.
Though Lady Gaga will be playing Harley in the next Todd Phillips Joker film, those movies seem to exist outside the official DCEU's canon, meaning that Robbie's status as the DCEU's Harley remains intact. The actor herself expressed her excitement over Gaga taking up the Harley Quinn mantle for that project, while unfortunately not offering any hints about her next foray as Harley. However, The Suicide Squad director James Gunn has already expressed an interest in working with Robbie's Harley in a future project, which will hopefully come to fruition. Whether Robbie appears as Harley next in the near or distant future, the Suicide Squad character is clearly on her mind.
Source: Elle
