Suicide Squad: 13 Biggest Questions We Want Answered

5. Can Anyone Steal This Movie From Harley?

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All throughout the marketing campaign, there has been a lot of focus on Harley Quinn, played in the movie by Margot Robbie.

While the Aussie doesn't have top billing (that belongs to Will Smith), it's been made clear that she is the star of the show. It's an understandable move, given the massive popularity of Quinn among DC fans, and Robbie's take looks to be a gloriously batsh*t, bubblegum crazy one. Robbie looks to be having a great time in the role (although there are legitimate concerns about the character being oversexualised - we don't need those Michael Bay-esque shots of her bending over), and is set to completely steal the show.

So, is there anyone who can steal it from her? Leto's Joker might have the best chance, purely thanks to the chaotic, larger-than-life nature of the character, but it depends how much we see of him. Will Smith looks like he's doing Will Smith. El Diablo could have a solid arc, and has some fun powers, while Killer Croc may spring a surprise, and Davis should be great as Waller, but whether any of them can topple Quinn is another matter (unless, of course, the trailers have been misleading, and the character totally bombs).

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