Harley Quinn animated series coming to DC digital service
Harley Quinn is getting her own animated comedy geared for adults on DC’s new digital platform backed by the team from Powerless.
2017 has been a banner year for Harley Quinn. She celebrated her 25th anniversary in September by taking over many leading titles in the DC comics universe and now our favorite clown princess is getting her very own animated series for DC’s new digital platform.
Set to debut in 2018 with the launch of the new platform, the Harley Quinn 26-episode animated series continues Harley’s adventures as she strikes out on her own and tries to build her empire away from the Joker’s influence. She’ll be joined by Poison Ivy and other familiar faces from Harley’s universe. Fans of the current run of the Harley Quinn comic series, brought to us by the dynamic duo team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner, will recognize this version of Harley as she works to distance herself from the Joker and create a life and reputation for herself.
The Harley Quinn series is described as an “adult animated action-comedy” from the team of Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey, who also happen to be the guys who gave us Powerless. Though DC isn’t known for comedy, DC is making strides to change that image and there’s no better way to do it than with Harley Quinn, who is known for her acerbic wit and
Showrunners are hoping Margot Robbie will be available to voice the character after her standout performance in 2016’s Suicide Squad. (If Robbie isn’t available, wouldn’t it be great to have Arlene Sorkin back as Harley Quinn? After all, she’s the one who brought Harley to life in 1992 on Batman: The Animated Series. Ooh, and Kevin Conroy and Loren Lester can voice Batman and Nightwing! That would be amazing!)
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In addition to the Harley Quinn animated series, DC’s new platform will feature a live-action series from Greg Berlanti, Titans, and the return of the popular Young Justice animated series.
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