A few weeks ago, The CW Network aired a half-hour special entitledDC Films Presents: Dawn of the Justice League, which was hosted by directorKevin Smithand DC’sGeoff Johns. The special featured the second trailer for the highly-anticipatedSuicide Squad, which starsMargot Robbieas the iconic comic book characterHarley Quinn. As many fans know,Kevin Smithnamed his own daughterHarley Quinn Smithafter this character, and the director revealed he gave his daughter the actual batMargot Robbieused inSuicide Squad.
“The folks at @warnerbrosentertainment gave me the #harleyquinn bat from @suicidesquadmovie as a thanks for hosting the #dawnofjustice special on @thecw. I gave it to my daughter @harleyquinnnn_ before we left for #Sundance last week. Asked ‘You know what a totem is? It’s a powerful, mystical object that wards off evil and gives the bearer strength and power. Before you begin your journey where I started my adventure 22 years ago, I wanted to present you with this powerful totem.’ She opened the tube to discover the bat and immediately started bawling.Harleycried tears of joy for the next 2 hours. Like her old man, the kid goes to pieces over this comic book stuff. It’s not just in her name, it’s in her DNA. Regardless, I’ve never seen anybody so overjoyed to receive a gift. Thank you, @wbpictures & @geoffjohnsdc - you made me look like the most amazing Dad on the planet to a happy-weepy teenage girl! #harleyquinnsmith #kevinsmith #suicidesquad #davidayer #margotrobbie #warnerbros #dccomics #YogaHosers”
Harley Quinn Smithactually stars in the director’s new filmYoga Hosers, which had its world premiere at Sundance earlier this month, and she will also star in her father’s next film,Moose Jaws. She also had a small role inTusk, which was the first film in the director’sTrue North Trilogy. Much like her father, it seems youngHarley Quinn Smithis just as big of acomic bookfan.
Margot Robbiewill be joined by a stellar cast inSuicide Squad, includingCara Delevingne(Enchantress),Jai Courtney(Boomerang),Jared Leto(The Joker),Joel Kinnaman(Rick Flagg) andViola Davis(Amanada Waller). The project also reunites the actress with herFocusco-starWill Smith. The superhero adventure will hit theaters August 5.
The supporting cast ofSuicide Squadalso includesScott Eastwood,Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeandAdam Beach, withBen Affleckalso set to reprise hisBatman v Supermanrole as The Dark Knight.David Ayeris directingSuicide Squadfrom his own script. What do you think about these newSuicide Squaddetails? Chime in with your thoughts, and stay tuned for more onSuicide Squad.
