Who’s in Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), and where have you seen the performers before? After years of anticipation, the DCEU’s first R-rated movie finally released in February 2020, with a Suicide Squad star reprising her franchise role as Harley Quinn. Birds of Prey was written by Christina Hodson and directed by Cathy Yan.
Birds of Prey explores the emancipation of Harley Quinn, and why she focuses her attention on Gotham City baddie Roman Sionis aka Black Mask. When young Cassandra Cain becomes the target of a contract killing, Harley Quinn teams up with the titular characters in pursuit of proper justice. Produced for $97 million, Birds of Prey has received mostly positive reviews, thus setting up the inevitable DCEU sequel.
Birds of Prey features both a two-time Oscar nominee and a Star Wars veteran. In addition, the supporting cast includes a lineup that will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in future DCEU films. Here’s a complete cast and character guide for Birds of Prey.
Margot Robbie As Harley Quinn
Australian actress Margot Robbie reprises her Suicide Squad role as Harley Quinn, a complex woman who seeks independence after separating from The Joker.
Robbie starred in the short-lived ABC series Pan Am, and then delivered a breakthrough performance as Naomi Lapaglia in The Wolf of Wall Street. In recent years, she has received Oscar nominations for roles in I, Tonya and Bombshell. Robbie also portrayed Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Birds Of Prey Actors
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Helena Bertinelli aka Huntress: The daughter of mobster Franco Bertinelli. Mary Elizabeth Winstead rose to fame in the 2000s with roles in Death Proof, Live Free or Die Hard, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. She recently starred in the indie hit All About Nina and the 2019 blockbuster Gemini Man.
Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Dinah Laurel Lance aka Black Canary: A singer with an unforgettable scream. Jurnee Smollett-Bell portrayed the title character in the 1997 classic Eve’s Bayou. In the past decade, she’s appeared in the TV series Friday Night Lights, True Blood, and Underground.
Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain: The target of a mob hit. Ella Jay Basco makes her feature film debut in Birds of Prey. She previously had small roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Veep.
Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya: A Gotham City detective who assists the Birds of Prey. In pop culture, Rosie Perez is best known for movie roles in Do the Right Thing and White Men Can’t Jump. She began her career as the Fly Girls dance choreographer in In Living Color (featuring a young Jennifer Lopez).
Birds Of Prey Villain Actors
Ewan McGregor as Roman Sionis aka Black Mask: The main gangster villain in Birds of Prey. Ewan McGregor is best known for portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. He recently won a Golden Globe for Fargo season 3, and also starred in the 2019 film Doctor Sleep. To some, he’s best known as Mark Renton from the 1996 cult classic Trainspotting.
Chris Messina as Victor Zsasz: Black Mask’s serial killer accomplice. Chris Messina is best known for starring as Dr. Daniel Castellano in The Mindy Project. He also portrayed Detective Richard Willis in the HBO limited series Sharp Objects.
Birds Of Prey Supporting Characters
Ali Wong as Ellen Yee: Detective Montoya’s girlfriend in Birds of Prey. A stand-up comedian and former Fresh Off the Boat writer, Ali Wong starred in the 2019 Netflix romantic comedy Always Be My Maybe.
François Chau as Mr. Keo: A crime boss. François Chau portrayed Dr. Pierre Chang in Lost and Walter in The Tick.
Daniel Bernhardt as Black Mask’s Chauffeur: Daniel Bernhardt is known for movie roles in John Wick and Atomic Blonde. He recently portrayed Ronny Proxin in Barry season 2.
Steven Williams as Captain Patrick Erickson: Montoya’s colleague. Steven Williams portrayed Mr. X in The X-Files, Rufus Turner in Supernatural, and Leroy Hanlon in IT.
Bojana Novakovic as Erika: A night club patron. Bojana Novakovic portrayed Bianca Samson in Shameless and Detective Lizzie Needham in Instinct.
Paul Lasa as Franco Bertinelli: Helena’s father. Paul Lasa is best known as Javier from South Beach.
Charlene Amoia as Maria Bertinelli: Helena’s mother. Charlene Amoia portrayed the waitress Wendy in How I Met Your Mother.
Ella Mika as Young Helena Bertinelli: Seen during a flashback sequence. Ella Mika made her feature debut in the 2018 film A Wedding for Christmas.
Robert Catrini as Stefano Galante: A mob boss who killed the Bertinellis. Robert Catrini portrayed Colonel Moorcroft in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.
Greice Santo as Scantily Clad Crystal: Greice Santo portrayed Blanca in Jane the Virgin.
Matthew Willig as Happy: Matthew Willig portrayed Lash in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Dana Lee as Doc: Harley’s friend, a Chinese restaurant owner. Dana Lee portrayed D.K. in Dr. Ken.
Derek Wilson as Tim Evans: Derek Wilson portrayed Donnie Schenck in Preacher.
Talon Reid as Black Mask Henchman: Talon Reid portrayed Brad in the 2016 film The Cool Kids.
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