Another famous and talented, redheaded actress may now be in the mix to play Poison Ivy in the DC Extended Universe. The Harley Quinn spin-off movieGotham City Sirensis currently being developed and is said to feature both Poison Ivy and Catwoman alongsideMargot Robbieas Harley Quinn. Now it seems like Oscar-nomineeJessica Chastainmay be interested in taking on the role. But she has some requirements in order to seriously consider doing it.
The actress recently spoke withCinema Blendwhile promoting her latest movieThe Zookeeper’s Wife. During the course of the conversation,Jessica Chastainwas asked if she would be up for playing Poison Ivy inGotham City Sirens. Her response wasn’t overly enthusiastic, but she is at least open to the idea. Here is what she had to say about it.
“I’m interested in all things where the characters are strong and dynamic, and not stereotypes or objects. I like female characters that are subjects, not objects. And so, if Poison Ivy happens to be that, sure. Throw my hat in the ring.”
Poison Ivyis definitely a character that could run the risk of being overly sexualized on screen. Not that Warner Bros. would want to take any cues fromBatman & Robin, but that was definitely howUma Thurmanplayed the character in that particular movie, which is the last time we saw her in a live-action movie. There were even many people online who criticized the portrayal ofHarley QuinninSuicide Squadfor similar reasons. That said, there is also an opportunity to have Poison Ivy be exactly the kind of character thatJessica Chastainsays she is interested in playing, so her level of interest would all depend on the take inGotham City Sirens.
As it stands,Suicide SquaddirectorDavid Ayerhas been tapped to directGotham City SirenswithMargot Robbieproducing. She reportedly willed this project into existence, which came as a result of her interest in some of the otherfemale DC Comics characterswhile doing research forSuicide Squad.Geneva Robertson-Dworetis writing the movie for the studio, so she will have a lot of influence over how Poison Ivy and Catwoman are ultimately portrayed. Other actresses that have been thrown into the mix for the role of Poison Ivy includedMegan FoxandMr. RobotstarStephanie Corneliussen. There also seems to be a lot of support forEmma Stone, but she hasn’t expressed interest in the part, at least not publically.
Warner Bros. has yet to set a release date forGotham City Sirens, but sinceThe Batmanhas been delayed, the studio may shoot the movie sometime this year. Assuming the project is far enough along in the development process to make that happen. No official plot details have been revealed, but directorDavid Ayerrecently teased that Black Mask may wind up being the villain in the movie. TheGotham City Sirens moviealready has people’s attention, but adding a talented actress likeJessica Chastainto the cast definitely wouldn’t hurt anything.
