5 Biggest Differences Between Lady Gaga's and Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn
A new fresh look at a dark comedy superhero is about to come and we can't be more excited.
In the upcoming sequel to Joker, Lady Gaga will join Joaquin Phoenix as everyone's favorite crazy Harley Quinn.
With this announcement, fans began to speculate on the possible differences between Gaga's Harley Quinn and Margot Robbie 's iconic performance.
Here are the ways the new Harley Quinn differs from her predecessor.
Drama Quinn
Lady Gaga is known for her extravagant costumes and stage presence. We assume that fans can expect her to take on Harley Quinn to be similarly extravagant and theatrical, embodying the character's playful and unpredictable nature.
Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, on the other hand, was more grounded, with a distinctly punk-rock vibe.
A Different Sense Of Humor
Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn was known for her irreverent sense of humor, often using sarcasm and wit to disarm her opponents.
Lady Gaga's take on the character may be much darker, with less need to turn situations into comedies.
A Stronger Connection To The Joker
In the comic books, Harley Quinn and the Joker are absorbed in their passionate, chaotic relationship.
While Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn has already moved on from the Joker, it's possible that Lady Gaga's portrayal will explore this relationship more deeply.
We may see more of Harley Quinn's obsession with the Joker, as well as the toxic dynamic between the two characters.
More Vulnerable
Harley Quinn's character has always been much deeper than we've been able to see. She is damaged and unpredictable, struggling with her personal and mental health issues.
While Margot Robbie's Harley laughed her pain away, Lady Gaga may take us deeper into her character's mind palace, considering how sad and shocking the first part of Joker was.
Could Be A One-Off
While Margot Robbie has portrayed Harley Quinn in four movies, Lady Gaga may only be able to appear in one.
That doesn't mean Joker 3 won't happen in the future, but it's unlikely that the relationship between the two characters will get a dynamic in further movies.
Joker's Harley will also most likely never become a part of a larger DC Universe, as Joker is considered a self-contained movie and will never be intertwined with other DC superheroes.
By now, we can see that Lady Gaga's portrayal of Harley Quinn will differ significantly from Margot Robbie's, and there's no doubt that she'll bring a fresh take to the iconic character.