Lady Gaga is not replacing Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, they are different versions

It was recently revealed that Lady Gaga will play Harley Quinn in “Joker 2”, the sequel to Todd Phillips’ blockbuster starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker. The revelation caused concern in some fans, who assumed that, with this signing, the singer would stay with that character forever, completely ousting Margot Robbie … but that’s not the case.

The actress Margot Robbie is the one who plays Harley Quinn in the DC Comics Extended Universe, having appeared in various films of this superhero world as said character: “Suicide Squad” (2016), “Birds of Prey” (2020) and “The Suicide Squad” (2021). It is she who gives life to the psychiatrist, lover and accomplice of the Joker within the UEDC, who, in turn, is played by Jared Leto.

For both her characterization and her performance, Margot Robbie has become the audience’s favorite Harley Quinn actress. That’s why the revelation that Lady Gaga will take on this role in “Joker 2” took many by surprise and confused them a bit, but beware, they are two different versions of the same character and neither replaces the other.

While Margot Robbie is still Harley Quinn in the UEDC; Lady Gaga plays this character only in Joaquín Phoenix and Todd Phillips’ Joker solo story, which has nothing to do with the superhero world created by DC Comics and Warner Bros. for a couple of years.

In practice, there is still a chance that Margot Robbie will play Harley Quinn again in some other DCEU project; while Lady Gaga will only appear in something that is related to the movie “Joker” and has no connection with the superhero world to which the powerful team of “The Justice League” also belongs.

Lady Gaga will play Harley Quinn in “Joker 2”, but what about Margot Robbie?

While Lady Gaga has a future in cinema as Harley Quinn thanks to ‘Joker 2’, the participation of Margot Robbie with the same role but in the UEDC is unknown. After starring in “The Suicide Squad” alongside John Cena, Idris Elba and many others, there has been no talk of what will happen to her in this superhero world.

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There have been rumors that he could star in a possible “Sirens of Gotham” movie, but so far nothing is official or confirmed. In addition, the actress is currently focused on other projects such as “Barbie”, “Oppenhaimer” and many other productions that she has to publish.

Furthermore, the UEDC is currently in the midst of a restructuring that is being carried out thanks to the merger of Wanrer Bros with Discovery, so it is possible that the future of this world will have to be evaluated in the coming months. So, for now, Margot Robbie’s role as Harley Quinn is on hold.