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Discussions surrounding James Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxystars joining his new DC Universe have been going on for a while. Among some of the cast members who are expected to join the DC are Dave Bautista and Pom Klementieff. Karen Gillan, known for portraying Nebula in the MCU, has also expressed her wish to star in Gunn’s DC superhero universe.
The actress recently shared her aspirations to play the Batman villain Poison Ivy alongside Harley Quinn along with her vision to bring their romantic relationship depicted on-screen. The actress is also receiving fans’ support, bringing her vision to life on-screen
Karen Gillan Wants to Portray Poison Ivy in James Gunn’s DC Universe
Following their collaborations on theGuardians of the Galaxyfilm series, Karen Gillan is looking forward to starring inJames Gunn’snew DC Universe. The actress has expressed her wish to work with the filmmaker again in the future as shesharedthat“working with him has been one of the great joys of my career so far.”
She has also expressed that she would love to portray a character like Poison Ivy as she finds her “really fun.” In a recent interview withScreen Rant, the actress was asked about which version of the character she would like to play in the DCU.
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And theNext Exitactress shared that she wants to portray the version of Poison Ivy involved in a romantic relationship with Harley Quinn.“That’s a good question,” she said before adding,“In a relationship with Harley Quinn sounds excellent.”
While the character is yet to be confirmed to make an appearance in James Gunn’s DCU, upcoming projects such asThe Brave and The Boldand theArkham AsylumTV show, which is expected to feature a number of Batman villains, could potentially feature the iconic villainess.
Fans Rooting For Karen Gillan to Join the New DCU
WhileKaren Gillan’scasting in the DC Universe is yet to be confirmed, fans have rallied behind the idea of theJumanjistar exploring intriguing roles such as Poison Ivy. Many have eagerly expressed their anticipation for Gillan to share the screen withMargot Robbie, who has portrayed the role of Harley Quinn in multiple DC projects, including Gunn’s 2021 filmThe Suicide Squad.
“Can’t fault her for wanting Margot Robbie,”one fan shared on X (Twitter). However, the Oscar-nominated actress’ return to the DC or the possibility of her reprising her role remains uncertain. Fans also urged the studio to bring Robbie back as Harley Quinn while deeming Gillan a “perfect” actress to portray the character.
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Many also emphasized their desire to witness their story unfold within the broader DC universe, noting that they“haven’t seen Ivy in a live-action movie for decades.”Although the character has appeared in shows likeGothamandBatwoman, Uma Thurman famously portrayed Poison Ivy in the 1997 filmBatman & Robin.
Can’t fault her for wanting Margot Robbie. We all do
— SR™️ (@TheTribalBozo)August 13, 2025
Karen Gillan and Margot Romance romance?pic.twitter.com/RSz4cUVfVk
— Kevin Faftine (@VulgarMenace29)July 26, 2025
She’d be perfect.pic.twitter.com/RDoSdTPyqc
— Eric Pellinen (@EricPellinen)July 12, 2025
If they make the Harley and Ivy relationship blossom into something over the course of a few films that would be perfect. Really want to see a universe grow.
— J D B (@madreelmovies)July 03, 2025
@JamesGunnmake it happen!pic.twitter.com/QADn1qyKMY
— Spidey Fan101 (@RedHood75)June 23, 2025
love the casting and the type of story she would want to tell. We haven’t seen Ivy in a live action movie for decades
— Craig (@CS11__)June 08, 2025
The film marked the character’s last appearance in live-action on the big screen.Birds of Preydirector Cathy Yan hadexpressedher desire to bring Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn’s relationship on-screen, but any potential developments for the film were halted.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
