Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn dons her iconic Court Jester costume from the first Suicide Squad movie in a new piece of fan art.
Digital artist “Double Domino” took inspiration from Harley Quinn’s original appearance in Batman: The Animated Series to give Margot Robbie a makeover with that design. Originally invisioned as a one-off henchman to The Joker in the episode “Joker’s Favor,” artist Bruce Timm and Paul Dini took enough of a liking to Harley Quinn that she would become a recurring character on the show. Eventually, Harley Quinn would make her way into the comics, and subsequently on the big screen with Margot Robbie in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad.
Here’s what Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn could look like wearing the Court Jester costume.
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In Suicide Squad, Margot Robbie was briefly seen in the classic Harley Quinn costume while dancing with Jared Leto’s Joker, in a flashback sequence that paid homage to the art of Alex Ross. Outside of that scene, her appearances were heavily derived from her costumes seen in the New 52 comics. Most of the character’s modern appearances draw influence from that design instead of her original outfit. It doesn’t look like she’ll have that look in Birds of Prey, but given that Warner Bros. and DC have plans for the character, she could very well wear it in a greater capacity.
Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn is set to return in Birds of Prey. Full details on the Birds of Prey plot are currently unknown, though the film is said to center on Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell’s Black Canary, and Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn joining forces to protect Cassandra Cain when she comes into the possession of a diamond belonging to a criminal kingpin known as Black Mask.
Directed by Cathy Yan from a script penned by Bumblebee writer Christina Hodson, Birds of Prey stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary, Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain, Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya, Chris Messina as Victor Zsasz, Ewan, McGregor as Black Mask, and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. Ali Wong, Robert Catrini, and Michael Masini have also been cast in undisclosed roles.
Birds of Prey will be released in theaters on February 7, 2020. Stay tuned for the latest news on Margot Robbie, Harley Quinn and the future of the DC Extended Universe!
