Gunn Unsure Robbie Will Return as Harley Quinn in DCU

WHO:

Variety - James Gunn said he would “bend over backwards” to include Margot Robbie in the DCU.

Deadline - James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, discussed Margot Robbie’s possible return as Harley Quinn in the DC Universe (DCU).

Coming Soon - Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios and launched a revamped DCU.

Coming Soon - The podcast features DC actors Jennifer Holland, who plays Emilia Harcourt, and Steve [surname not provided in the article excerpt].

Coming Soon - Daniela Melchior, Viola Davis, and Michael Rooker were also discussed in separate reports about possible DCU returns or projects.

WHAT:

Gizmodo - James Gunn said *The Suicide Squad* is canon in the DCU, with one “small asterisk” concerning Harley Quinn’s future. He called it “the first canon film in the DCU.”

Gizmodo - Gunn said the film fits into DCU canon more easily than *Peacemaker* season 1; he described the film as “pretty much” entirely canon apart from the Harley Quinn question.

Gizmodo - Gunn said that if Margot Robbie does not want to play Harley Quinn again, he might cast someone else.

Gizmodo - Gunn said the DCU began with the animated series *Creature Commandos*, released in late 2024, and that *Blue Beetle* would be retroactively included in the DCU.

Gizmodo - Gunn said *Man of Tomorrow*, a follow-up to *Superman*, is scheduled to open on July 9, 2027.

Variety - Harley Quinn will “almost certainly” return to the DCU, though Robbie may not reprise the role.

Variety - Robbie played Harley Quinn in three DCEU movies.

Deadline - Gunn said he was unsure whether Robbie wanted to play Harley Quinn again: “I don’t know if she wants to play Harley again; she may be over that.”

Deadline - Gunn addressed whether characters from *The Suicide Squad* would transfer into the DCU on a podcast titled *The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon?*

Coming Soon - Gunn discussed whether the 2021 film *The Suicide Squad* is part of DCU canon on *The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast*; the article says his answer had “a catch,” but the excerpt does not provide the full answer.

Coming Soon - Reports said Gunn discussed the possible DCU return of Daniela Melchior’s character, a potential recast for The Detachable Kid (TDK), the status of the *Waller* series starring Viola Davis, and Michael Rooker possibly returning in a different role.

Screen Rant - Gunn set up a new DCU release with implications for franchise canon; the excerpt gives no title or further details.

WHERE:

Gizmodo - Gunn said viewers could watch *The Suicide Squad* on HBO Max.

Coming Soon - The podcast is associated with DC Studios; the articles do not specify a recording location.

WHEN:

Coming Soon - The *The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast* debut is stated as October 30. The excerpt does not specify the year.

WHY:

Coming Soon - Gunn reportedly said *Waller* had not received the green light; the excerpt does not provide his explanation.

HOW:

Coming Soon - Gunn said he would not mind bringing back The Detachable Kid (TDK), but the character would need to be recast if he returned.

Deadline - Gunn responded to fan questions about which *The Suicide Squad* characters might carry over into the DCU during the podcast.

(UPDATED October 30, 2026 16:00 UTC)

James Gunn says *The Suicide Squad* is largely canon in DC’s revamped universe, with one exception. Margot Robbie may return as Harley Quinn, but Gunn says he would consider recasting. Gunn says he’d welcome Robbie back, while TDK would need a new actor.

(UPDATED October 30, 2026 12:12 UTC)

James Gunn says Harley Quinn will almost certainly return to the DC Universe, though Margot Robbie may not reprise the role. Gunn says he would bend over backwards to include her. He also discussed which *The Suicide Squad* characters might carry into the revamped franchise.

(UPDATED October 30, 2026 10:45 UTC)

James Gunn says Harley Quinn will almost certainly return to the DC Universe, though Margot Robbie may not reprise the role. Gunn says he would welcome Robbie back, and discussed which Suicide Squad characters might carry into the revamped franchise. He also said returning character TDK would need to be recast.

(UPDATED October 29, 2026 23:06 UTC)

James Gunn said Harley Quinn will almost certainly return to the DC Universe, though he’s unsure whether Margot Robbie wants to reprise the role. On a podcast about whether 2021’s *The Suicide Squad* is part of DCU canon, Gunn discussed which characters might carry over, saying The Detachable Kid could return with a new actor and that the *Waller* series has not been greenlit. Gunn also discussed possible returns for other cast members, including Daniela Melchior, Viola Davis and Michael Rooker.

(UPDATED October 29, 2026 21:02 UTC)

James Gunn said he’s unsure whether Margot Robbie wants to return as Harley Quinn, adding that she may be over the role. On a podcast about whether 2021’s *The Suicide Squad* is part of the new DC Universe, Gunn also addressed which characters might carry over, including Daniela Melchior’s character, while reports raised questions about a possible TDK recast, the *Waller* series and Michael Rooker returning in another role. Gunn said *Waller* hasn’t received the green light, and the podcast is set to debut October 30.