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Lady Gaga is set to appear as the new version of Harley Quinn, alongside Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix in the upcomingJokersequel,Joker: Folie á Deux. Set to release in October 2024, the movie has become a promising announcement from DC Studios, making fans curious about Lady Gaga’s take on the iconic character that was previously played by Margot Robbie.
Following the announcement of starring Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn, there appeared a surge in comparison between the Grammy winner’s version and Margot Robbie’s notorious character. However, on a recent note, Lady Gaga announced that she will offer her authentic take on Harley Quinn. Considering the actress’ statement, it seems she is set to make Robbie proud.
Lady Gaga Promised to Offer Her Authentic Take on Harley Quinn
Following the commercial success ofJoaquin Phoenix‘sJoker, came the intriguing announcement of releasing asequelJoker: Folie á Deuxby DC Studios on June 07, 2025. With Todd Phillips back in the director’s chair, alongside Phoenix’s return as DC’s Joker, this time Lady Gaga playing Harley Quinn made the sequel even more promising than the first one.
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Although we all know that Oscar and Grammy winner Lady Gaga was born to be a star, now the actress/singer is transforming into an iconic DC comic book character Harley Quinn. Addressing her character during an interview withAccess Hollywood, Lady Gaga revealedadding authenticity to her role, especially after being compared to her predecessor Margot Robbie.
You know my version of Harley is mine and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters. I’ve never done anything like I’ve done in this movie before, so it’s all going to be completely brand new and really fun.
Ever sinceLady Gagahas been associated with theJokersequel, fans have been constantly comparing her to Margot Robbie’s version inSuicide Squadand other DC flicks. However, it seems the actress/singer is set to make Robbie proud by adding her authentic take on the role. Implying that her character will be nothing like Robbie’s previous version, Lady Gaga clarified to fans about what to expect.
Margot Robbie is Confident About Lady Gaga’s Role as Harley Quinn
Meanwhile,Margot Robbiewas previously praised for bringing the notorious DC character Harley Quinn to life first time inSuicide Squad, followed by the spinoffBirds of Preyand the quasi-rebootThe Suicide Squad. Robbie briefly narrated Harley’s origin story of being the psychiatrist treating the Joker in Arkham Asylum in a deleted montage scene fromSuicide Squadstarring Jared Leto.
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Considering her experience in playing the DC character, fans had expected thatJoker: Folie á Deuxwould bring back Margot Robbie in the role of Harley Quinn. However, the opportunity later went to Lady Gaga, and despite losing the role, Robbie expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the actress/singer. Speaking withVarietywhile on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards, Robbie openly praised Lady Gaga.
Oh my god, she’s going to crush it. Are you kidding? She’s going to be amazing! I can’t wait to see it… I actually haven’t spoken to her about it. I almost don’t want to know, so I can save it for the surprise when I get to see the movie.
After Margot Robbie previously expressed her confidence in Lady Gaga, it seems the Oscar and Grammy winner is now preparing to make the actress proud. As Lady Gaga revealed that she will offer an authentic take on the character, implying that she won’t be tampering with Robbie’s version, the singer not only shut down comparisons but also set the record straight for fans.
Joker: Folie á Deuxis scheduled to release on June 10, 2025.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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