Margot Robbie's "Birds Of Prey" (DC) Official Thread

[Norrin Radd]

'Birds of Prey' Synopsis Reportedly Revealed

DC Films' Birds of Prey has made some major strides in recent months and now a reported synopsis for the film reveals what Harley Quinn and her "girl gang" of heroes will be tasked with in the film.

According to Discussing Film, Harley, along with Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya, will come together to save a young Cassandra Cain — though from who specifically isn't exactly clear. You can check out the synopsis below:

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"After [splitting] up with The Joker, Harley Quinn and three other female superheroes – Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya – come together to save the life of a little girl (Cassandra Cain) from an evil crime lord.”

If the synopsis is accurate, there are a few interesting things of note to unpack. First, it doesn't appear that Jared Leto's Joker will have a place in the film, which makes sense given that this is a Harley-centric story. Second, neither Batgirl nor Barbara Gordon is mentioned at all, which may confirm recent rumors that the hero may not appear in the film — at least not with Gordon in costume, as many fans had hoped. It is worth noting, though, that Cassandra Cain is one of several characters who have operated as Batgirl in comics in the past.

As for who will be playing Harley's fellow heroes as well as Cassandra, DC fans have been buzzing about who they would like to see in the roles, while Margot Robbie has said that the film will try to be as diverse as possible when casting Birds of Prey.

"Yep, yes exactly, real life isn't so one specific images," said Robbie. "We've got to reflect that onscreen."

“I pitched the idea of an R-rated girl gang film including Harley, because I was like, ‘Harley needs friends.’ Harley loves interacting with people, so don’t ever make her do a standalone film," Robbie said in a previous interview. "She’s got to be with other people, it should be a girl gang. I wasn’t seeing enough girl gangs on screen, especially in the action space. So that was always a big part of it."

It is rumored to begin filming in January 2019 in Los Angeles.

'Birds of Prey' Villain Will Be Black Mask, One of Batman's Deadliest Foes

Gotham City mob boss and Batman foe Black Mask will make his big screen debut as the villain in ‘Birds of Prey, TheWrap has exclusively learned.

As TheWrap first reported, the film will feature female DC Comics heavy hitters Black Canary, Huntress, Renee Montoya, and a young Cassandra Cain, alongside star Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn.

Created by Doug Moench and Tom Mandrake, Black Mask made his first appearance in the comics in August 1985’s Batman issue #386. The Black Mask is a brutally sadistic kingpin in Gotham City’s criminal underworld who has a fixation with masks.

In DC Comics Black Mask is the criminal alias of Roman Sionis, who murdered his wealthy, status-obsessed parents to take control of the family corporation, then lost everything when he proved to be a terrible businessman. Seeking revenge on the people he blamed for his own failures — particularly Bruce Wayne and Wayne Enterprises — he returns, hidden behind an ebony black mask, at the head of a gang called the False Face Society.


Robbie, reprising her “Suicide Squad” role, will also produce “Birds of Prey.” The film is centered around a revolving group of female heroes and villains, individuals with knowledge of the project tell TheWrap.

 

[Ill Lou Malnati]

Black Mask

One of my favorite Bat-villains.

 

[Brandeezy]

Idris as Black Mask

 

[EQ.]

Actresses Being Considered for Black Canary and Huntress Roles

According to our sources, WB is searching for stars in and around the same age-range as Margot Robbie - who will reprise the role of Harley Quinn - and right now those involved with bringing these DC heroines to the big screen are said to be very high on Jodie Comer (KILLING EVE) and Vanessa Kirby (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT) for Black Canary, and Alexandra Daddario (BAYWATCH) for Huntress.

BIRDS OF PREY Exclusive: Find Out Which Actresses Are Being Looked At For Black Canary & Huntress

Jodie comer

Vanessa Kirby

Solid actresses.

Daddarios teeetaaaays

 

[jay211]

Idris should definitely be BLACK MASK. And fukk! I wanted Black Mask to face off against Red Hood or Batman. They better make his appearance legendary.

 

[The G.O.D II]

So are these Margot/suicide squad movies completely separate from the justice league ones?

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

So are these Margot/suicide squad movies completely separate from the justice league ones?

sounds like a soft reboot. they'll reference some aspects but Affleck is probably gone and a plan for JL2 is on hold until they build up the universe with more solo films. Margot Robbie and Gal Gadot are here for the long term

 

[Red Shield]

Actresses Being Considered for Black Canary and Huntress Roles

According to our sources, WB is searching for stars in and around the same age-range as Margot Robbie - who will reprise the role of Harley Quinn - and right now those involved with bringing these DC heroines to the big screen are said to be very high on Jodie Comer (KILLING EVE) and Vanessa Kirby (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT) for Black Canary, and Alexandra Daddario (BAYWATCH) for Huntress.

BIRDS OF PREY Exclusive: Find Out Which Actresses Are Being Looked At For Black Canary & Huntress

Thinking with my big head here.. but I don't see Alexandra as Huntress

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Vanessa Kirby was lookin in Mission Impossible

 

[Brandeezy]

According to the casting call there's a 2nd villain who's described as Victor Zsaz. He's listed as Gotham's go to hitman

Also for Black Mask they're looking for actors 30-50 y/o

Oscar Issac is on the list for a BOP or Batman villain. Could be Black Mask or not

So are these Margot/suicide squad movies completely separate from the justice league ones?

I don't think so because BOP's villain was going to be Penguin but Matt Reeves is using him in the Batman so he got changed. I believe Margot is also producing the Batgirl film and the chick Margot hired to write BOP wrote that one so they're probably going to spin-off Batgirl using this film.

 

[Lefty Gunz]

BOP, FLASH, BATMAN in 2020

 

[Brandeezy]

Rumored Cassandra Cain actress



She's the lead on Disney's Andi Mack which ironically stars Billy Batson

 

[Jello Biafra]

This is from Heroic Hollywood so take it with however much salt you need to believe a scoop from Umberto Gonzalez's site:

While an actress has yet to be cast in the role of Black Canary for Warner Bros. and DC Films’ upcoming Birds of Prey movie, the studio is interested in casting a biracial actress to play the character, Heroic Hollywood has exclusively learned.

DC Films’ 'Birds Of Prey' Casting Biracial Black Canary

Rihanna is gonna be Black Canary!

 

[jay211]

This is from Heroic Hollywood so take it with however much salt you need to believe a scoop from Umberto Gonzalez's site:

While an actress has yet to be cast in the role of Black Canary for Warner Bros. and DC Films’ upcoming Birds of Prey movie, the studio is interested in casting a biracial actress to play the character, Heroic Hollywood has exclusively learned.

DC Films’ 'Birds Of Prey' Casting Biracial Black Canary

Rihanna is gonna be Black Canary!

I totally believe they will cast a biracial character. It wouldn't shock me if it was Rhianna. She's already in the WB family, as she did Ocean's 8.

 

[Brandeezy]

Gugu