[h=1]‘Suicide Squad’ Set Photo Hints at Harley Quinn’s Origin[/h]
[WARNING: This article contains potentially HUGE SPOILERS for Suicide Squad.]–
The harder Warner Bros. tries to keep a tight lid on the filming of
Suicide Squad, the more leaks there are from the set. There’s no denying we learned much about the upcoming supervillain flick from the various set photos and videos taken while David Ayer and cast were filming on location. And it’s those leaks that led to WB dropping an official photo of the whole squad in costume, an action they repeated a few months later when a leaked version of the Comic-Con trailer showed up online and WB promptly released an
official copy.
If these persistent leaks from the
Suicide Squad set prove anything (beyond how easy it is to walk on movie set these days), it’s the intensity of our interest. Once
WB’s hand was forced and they released the official
Suicide Squad trailer online it quickly
surpassed Batman V Superman in views – a film further along in production with more footage to reveal, unlike
Suicide Squad which had likely just filmed enough material to cut that teaser.
Suffice it say, there’s buzz surrounding
Suicide Squad and it’s one of the more positive responses to WB and DC Entertainment’s movie plans. A good deal of that buzz is directed at Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, who simply stole the show in the film’s first trailer. She’s been the center of many of the set leaks as well, with photos and videos depicting first her outfit, then her interactions with Jared Leto’s Joker, and finally hints at her origin – something we suspected would feature somewhat prominently in
Suicide Squad.
[h=2]MASSIVE SPOILERS FOLLOW[/h]
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Compared with DC’s other big name stars, Harley Quinn is a relatively new addition. But even within the shorter lifespan of her character, she’s endured more than her fair share of retconning, particularly with respect to her origin. We won’t know which version inspired Ayer the most until we see the film, but this latest leaked set image seemingly implies
Suicide Squad is pulling from the more recent New 52 origin for Harley Quinn.
The below image comes from Robbie’s stunt double, Ingrid Kleinig’s Instagram account (which has since been deleted) and clearly shows the logo for Ace Chemicals:
Ace Chemicals figures largely in the origin of The Joker as it’s where he (as the hapless crook, the Red Hood) first squares off against Batman, only to end up falling into a vat of chemicals, which transforms him into The Joker. Thanks to a recent reboot of DC Comic’s continuity, it’s an origin that Harley Quinn now shares – having been lured to Ace Chemicals by The Joker after freeing him from Arkham Asylum, he throws her into large chemical vat, permanently altering her appearance and deranging her mind.
Though the change from her previous origin – where her obsession with The Joker drives her to don the costume identity Harley Quinn and help him escape – may appear slight, it’s been a point of contention among fans. Whereas her descent into madness always starts with her unhealthy obsession with The Joker, the New 52 origin robs Harley of the choice to fully go off the deep end. Instead, The Joker forces her to undergo the same transformation, furthering the victim-hood of her character.
Still, simply because
Suicide Squad is filming on an Ace Chemicals set and Robbie’s stunt double was there doesn’t guarantee we’ll see Harley’s New 52 origin in the movie. Ayer may only be pulling certain elements from Harley Quinn’s history that best suit his vision of the character, and a final transformation via chemicals would explain Robbie’s white pallor.
We also know from previous set images as well as few shots from the trailer that for a period of the film Robbie is playing Dr. Harleen Quinzel, Arkham psychiatrist, before she becomes Harley Quinn. That implies her origin will be depicted, but again, doesn’t necessitate it to follow exactly what’s recently transpired in the comics. For instance, the trailer features a shot of
Robbie strapped to a table and being threatened (presumably by The Joker) with electrodes – perhaps that plays a role in how poor Harley is driven totally nuts in Ayer’s
Suicide Squad?
What do you think of Ace Chemicals appearing in
Suicide Squad? Will it feature in Harley Quinn’s origin or simply as a callback to The Joker’s creation? Sound off in the comments below!
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Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice will be in theaters on March 25th, 2016;
Suicide Squad on August 5th, 2016;
Wonder Woman – June 23rd, 2017;
Justice League – November 17th, 2017;
The Flash – March 23rd, 2018;
Aquaman – July 27th, 2018;
Shazam – April 5th, 2019;
Justice League 2 – June 14th, 2019;
Cyborg – April 3rd, 2020;
Green Lantern Corps – June 19th, 2020.
Source:
Movie Pilot
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad
Smith’s comments on Leto’s method acting pretty much fall in line with what we’ve heard from co-star Margot Robbie, who said she was “petrified” of him. Though some may be concerned about an actor taking such an extreme approach to a role (keep in mind that director David Ayer actually employed a therapist on set), this seems to be an instance where such a level of dedication is actually a job requirement. The Joker is one of the most dangerous villains in comic book history, and quite possibly the craziest. In order for an actor to give a worthy portrayal of such a maniac, it makes sense that he would have to push himself so close to the deep end. And in a film where it seems that the Joker will be surrounded by crazies, this could be a great way for Leto’s star to shine.With the release of Suicide Squad still a ways off, fans should expect to hear a lot more stories like this over the coming months. Leto’s “all in” portrayal of the Joker could very well make or break this film, but it should prove to be a memorable performance either way. Whether or not you approve of the new Joker, you can’t help but admire Leto’s dedication to the role.Suicide Squad opens on August 5th, 2016.Source: Beats 1 (via Complex)
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