HARLEY QUINN Star Kaley Cuoco Debunks Claims Of Feud With THE SUICIDE SQUAD's Margot Robbie

In the past, there have been rumblings that the DCEU's two Harley Quinns, Kaley Cuoco and Margot Robbie, might have some beef. Now, the former has made it clear that most definitely isn't the case...

By JoshWilding - Dec 02, 2020 08:12 AM EST

Filed Under: Harley Quinn

Margot Robbie played the live-action Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey, and will next reprise the role in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Kaley Cuoco, meanwhile, voices a different version of the character in the Harley Quinn animated series which recently moved to HBO Max.

During a recent chat with Interview, David Spade put it to Cuoco that her show is better than Birds of Prey, and the actress used the opportunity to finally put those rumours about a feud between her and Robbie to rest (if you've kept an eye on gossip sites, you'll have heard that they're not on speaking terms).

"When Harley became kind of a big deal and then when Birds of Prey came out, there were all these stories that me and Margot Robbie were feuding," Cuoco explains. "But I’ve never even met her. I love her," she added. "There was an article that came out that said we would not show up together at Comic-Con. We refused to be on the same stage together. Neither of us was even at Comic-Con, okay?"

When Spade put it to her that they would likely enjoy each other's company if they met, The Big Bang Theory alum added: "She's so cute."

So, that's the end of that!

It was always hard to believe that the two women would have an issue with each other, especially when their versions of Harley are unrelated. It's definitely good to put this rumour to rest, though.

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10. Poison Ivy

The last time we saw Poison Ivy on the big screen, Uma Therman was hamming it up as the villain in the abysmal Batman & Robin. A faithful take on this character – whose desire to save the world’s plant life as an ecoterrorist of sorts is more relevant today than ever – is without a doubt long overdue, and this Harley Quinn movie is perhaps the perfect place to bring her back.

The dynamic between Harley and Ivy is well worth exploring, and that's particularly the case due to recent comic books confirming that their relationship is a romantic one.

Delving into that would be a big step forward for the genre, while it just so happens to be something fans have been desperate to see for years now. That aside, Ivy is a great character in her own right, and someone with a tonne of potential to really shine in an upcoming DC Comics movie.

9. Wacky Weapons

Harley certainly had her fair share of unique weapons in Birds of Prey, but they were all pretty grounded, and taking things down a sillier route now wouldn't be the worst idea in the world.

From "Ha-Ha" knuckle-dusters to oversized guns, realism really should be thrown out of the window here for the sake of doing this fan-favourite anti-hero justice on the big screen. After all, the reason DC Universe's animated series is so popular is because it embraces Harley's crazy world.

A Harley Quinn movie doesn't need to go too over the top (to the point where it's not remotely realistic), but let the character have fun with some of the weapons fans love from the comics.

8. Ties To The Wider DC Extended Universe

Birds of Prey referenced the events of Suicide Squad, but only in a very vague way. Beyond her broken relationship with The Joker, you'd never know that Harley hated Amanda Waller or struck up an unlikely friendship (and potential romance) with Deadshot.

The best we got was a nod to the fact Harley recognised Captain Boomerang, and while the DC Extended Universe is growing increasingly standalone in nature, we'd hope that a Harley Quinn movie like this wouldn't be quite as cut off from this world as Birds of Prey.

For starters, it should absolutely tie into James Gunn's The Suicide Squad in some way, while also acknowledging Harley's history that we have seen on screen...and some we haven't too.

7. The Classic Costume

This was spotted in Suicide Squad, but that's about as close as the DC Extended Universe has ever really got to using it. It may not be the most realistic costume from the comic books, but that blink and you'd miss it moment with Harley dancing alongside The Joker proves that it a) works on screen, and b) would look pretty damn cool to boot.

We're not even suggesting Harley wears this for an entire movie, but getting to see Margot Robbie's take on the character kicking butt while decked out in it would be welcomed by fans.

Perhaps this is something we could see in flashbacks? After all, Harley's time terrorising Gotham City alongside the Clown Prince of Crime has only ever been addressed on a surface level.

6. Putting The Guys In Their Place

One of the most enjoyable parts of Harley Quinn’s adventures is seeing her put guys like Batman and Green Arrow in their place. The take no nonsense anti-hero doesn’t hesitate to run circles around them both physically and verbally, and that’s something which needs to make it into this movie.

Birds of Prey sort of went down this route, but spent the entire movie emphasising the fact that men are terrible. That's actually kind of true, but it alienated some viewers and was too heavy-handed.

There are ways to address sexism and feminism meaningfully, without it feeling over the top and actually making it fun. Hence, we'd like to see her outsmart heroes like the ones mentioned above.

5. Plenty Of Humour

Suicide Squad had a lot of humour shoehorned into it, and that's why director David Ayer is now pushing Warner Bros. to #ReleaseTheAyerCut of his 2016 movie. Birds of Prey delivered a lot of laughs, of course, but it wasn't quite as funny as movies like Thor: Ragnarok and Deadpool.

Bringing in some female comedy writers for this spinoff would be a smart move, and the first true DC Extended Universe comedy might open up a lot of new storytelling avenues to Warner Bros.

Dedicating an entire movie to Harley Quinn getting over a breakup was a solid way to help her move on from The Joker, but it didn't lead to a lot of laughs, and arguably wasn't the best way to approach a story revolving around this character. She's a fun and weird personality, and while Harley deserves an impactful storyline, a movie more in line with Deadpool's would be better.

4. Bring Back The Birds Of Prey

As we mentioned, we loved Birds of Prey here at CBM, and while it did sort of drop the ball on giving characters like Huntress and Black Canary the screentime they deserve, we do want to see more of them. A spinoff of their own makes sense, but bringing them back here would be welcomed.

Chances are it would be a minor role, of course, but seeing Harley confront Green Arrow and Black Canary, for example, could lead to a fun exchange, and a pretty badass fight scene to boot.

If nothing else, this Harley Quinn movie could reintroduce the Birds of Prey to audiences in a big way, and reboot them to an extent so they're more in line with their comic book counterparts.

3. Batgirl

Thinking about all of the great female DC Comics characters who could show up here, a very long list of names come to mind. However, Barbara Gordon definitely needs to be included in some way.

Like fellow Batman & Robin character Poison Ivy, it’s about time Batgirl returns to the big screen, and while she's deserving of her own movie, she could be used here similar to Colossus in Deadpool. The Merc with the Mouth was at his best with a straight man like that or Cable, and the same could be the case with Harley as she finds herself forced to work alongside this sidekick.

While using her here in her Oracle persona (Barbara was left in a wheelchair after being shot by The Joker and went on to provide both the Birds of Prey and Batman with intel from their base) has some potential, Batgirl is arguably far more essential to the DCEU right now.

2. A PG-13 Rating This Time

The decision to give Birds of Prey an R-Rating really didn't pay off for Warner Bros. Like Deadpool, Harley Quinn works well in that setting, but she's also massively popular with younger moviegoers, particularly teenage girls. From a business perspective alone, that makes sense, and it definitely seemed like that R-Rated tone didn't do these characters that many favours.

Harley doesn't need a face full of cocaine or a long list of F-bombs to be funny and crazy, and while putting her in a family friendly setting might feel like a step backwards, look how well Thor's reinvention worked in Thor: Ragnarok; with the right creative team working on a project like this, Harley could be amusing, potentially push the boundaries, and remain compelling.

This rating might just be needed to convince a lot of moviegoers to give the character another chance, because one more disappointment, and Harley's time on screen could reach its end.

1. The Joker

The decision to have Harley Quinn break up with The Joker was a completely understandable one, and there's really no need for the character to be trapped in what is truly an abusive relationship.

However, making the Clown Prince of Crime on off-screen presence didn't really work, and the end to their relationship could have played out far more effectively had she been able to come face to face with him. With that in mind, a cameo here which could be a flashback or excuse for Harley to kick her ex-Puddin's ass, reuniting them on screen has plenty of potential.

It's not the biggest priority in all honesty, but it feels like there are better ways to wrap things up between these two and it Harley could get proper closure by physically putting him in his place.

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regularmovieguy - 12/2/2020, 8:04 AM

Started her new show The Flight Attendant the other day and it’s actually pretty damn good. Between that and the Harley Quinn show I’ll watch anything she’s in now.

Just don’t ask me to watch The Big Bang Theory.

Dredd97 - 12/2/2020, 8:06 AM

@regularmovieguy - absolutely this. BBT was such a horrible show. I'll never understand how lasted so long

Reeds2Much - 12/2/2020, 8:07 AM

Kaley Cuoco is the better of the two, but they're both pale comparisons to Arleen Sorkin.

Dredd97 - 12/2/2020, 8:08 AM

@Reeds2Much - to be fair, I haven't really liked any of the Harley's after Arleen. I do think Hynden Walch is the best replacement, though

Dredd97 - 12/2/2020, 8:07 AM

This sounds like a horrible made up rumor so some tabloid can get views. They both seem like lovely people, and the Harley Quinn show is aces

tmp3 - 12/2/2020, 8:09 AM

How sad do you have to be to make up fake rivalries between real people. Really dug the Harley Quinn cartoon, hoping they do a Suicide Squad episode in season 3 - if only because that feels like it could be mined for some really great comedic moments

Dredd97 - 12/2/2020, 11:07 AM

@tmp3 - The show is so amazing! I flipped when I heard Michael Ironside as Darkseid. He IS Darkseid

tmp3 - 12/2/2020, 11:18 AM

@Dredd97 - Yes! Dude, I can't believe the writing's as sharp as it is - I was expecting some Family Guy shit, but it's genuinely funny and filled with so much cool DC world-building. That Infinite Jest joke at the end of season 1 [frick]ing killed me, and I'm a David Foster Wallace fan haha.

Dredd97 - 12/2/2020, 4:46 PM

@tmp3 - exactly. That first trailer did not inspire confidence, but man they knocked it out of the park. Haha that was gold. I love how they're respectful of the DC Universe, while also lampooning it. It's incredible. It's everything [frick]ing Lower Decks wanted to be

rkshuttleworth - 12/2/2020, 8:20 AM

It sounds like just another one of those b.s. rumours started by fanboys.

bkmeijer2 - 12/2/2020, 8:21 AM

''if you've kept an eye on gossip sites''

On the hand they are good for entertaining stories, but on the other hand they're the shitstain of journalism. Good this rumour is proven wrong.

I can't say which is better because I haven't seen the show. But from what I've seen, they look wildly different and see no reason for this rumour to be true.

GhostDog - 12/2/2020, 8:24 AM

This was a thing??

Kaley is the superior of the two though without question

Super12 - 12/2/2020, 9:22 AM

@BlackBeltJones - yeah...Margot Robbie's Harley is better than the movies she's in, but Kaley Cuoco's version is so good. Would like a touch more Brooklyn accent, but otherwise it's golden.

MyCoolYoung - 12/2/2020, 8:25 AM

Maybe they were arguing over power levels and feats. Harley vs Harley

VileBlood - 12/2/2020, 8:30 AM

A few years ago, if you would've told me that Kaley Cuoco would be a better Harley Quinn than Margot Robbie, I would've mocked you to no end. Jokes on me.

MovieMonster - 12/2/2020, 8:31 AM

Kaley Cuoco is the better Harley but I think The Suicide Squad will give us the best live-action appearance so far.

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