More cast members from the DCEU franchise may be joining the DC Universe as James Gunn shares a new update. The DCU’s Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters” is, for the most part, serving as a reboot from DC Studios, but a number of familiar faces from the DCEU are remaining with the new universe.
In the case of Peacemaker season 2, several cast members are coming back to reprise their roles that began in the DCEU. However, it appears that a few other DCEU actors and their characters could soon become canon to the larger DCU, thanks to a new update from Gunn.
During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, the character of Harley Quinn was brought up, as the outlet asked Gunn what the future is for the DC character and whether or not Margot Robbie will continue to play her. While keeping it very cryptic, Gunn shared the following response:
James Gunn: That will be revealed down the line. [When asked if there is going to be a new Harley Quinn or if Margot Robbie will reprise the role in the future of the DCU.]
However, Entertainment Weekly also got Gunn to discuss a different DCEU character who may be coming into the DCU, but with the same actor. The DC Studios co-CEO shared that they are trying to look for a way to integrate Idris Elba’s Bloodsport, following his debut in 2021’s The Suicide Squad:
James Gunn: I definitely am always looking for a place to put Bloodsport and figuring that out. So we’ll see what happens.
What James Gunn’s Harley Quinn & Bloodsport Update Means
At the time of this story’s publication, the only known DCU project that may involve Harley Quinn is Henchmen, a Batman spinoff from Zach Cregger. However, that project hasn’t even been pitched yet to DC Studios, meaning it’s too early to tell if Robbie will be the one to play Harley Quinn, or if they cast a new actor altogether.
With Robbie as Harley Quinn, time will tell if the actress is still interested in playing her, as she hasn’t spoken much about the possibility of being part of Gunn’s franchise. Given how short Elba’s time as Bloodsport was, it’s not surprising that they may be focusing more on bringing him into the DCU so they can utilize him further.
Our Take On James Gunn’s Harley Quinn & Bloodsport Update
Following Gunn’s comments, it definitely seems likely that Robbie’s fate as Harley Quinn has been determined, but is simply does not want to reveal that yet. That is why it wouldn’t be shocking if the DCU sees Harley Quinn sooner rather than later.
With Elba’s Bloodsport, there is still so much they can do with him in the DCU, and given how talented the actor is, it would be phenomenal to see him get to continue playing Robert DuBois or even a new character altogether after his short time in the DCEU movie timeline. Hopefully, more details on Harley Quinn and Bloodsport’s future with the DCU will emerge sooner rather than later.
- Created by
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Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson
- First Film
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Man of Steel
- First TV Show
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Peacemaker
- Cast
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Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Cara Delevingne, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Zachary Levi, Dwayne Johnson, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Djimon Hounsou, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Rosie Perez, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong, Ewan McGregor, Idris Elba, John Cena, Michael Keaton, George Clooney, Xolo Mariduena
- Movie(s)
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Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, Shazam!, Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, The Suicide Squad, Black Adam, Shazam! The Fury of the Gods, The Flash, Blue Beetle, Superman, The Brave and the Bold
- Character(s)
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Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, The Joker, Shazam, Darkseid, Amanda Waller, Lex Luthor, Doomsday, Deadshot, Deathstroke, Black Canary, Black Adam
The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
