Actor and producer Margot Robbie recently shared her opinion on WarnerMedia's decision to release its 2021 slate of films in theatres and on HBO Max simultaneously.
Robbie, who confirmed she was also surprised by WarnerMedia's controversial decision, said she's "hopeful" of its outcome in an interview with THR while discussing her production company's latest film, Promising Young Woman, which is already gaining Oscar-buzz.
"We know there are people at Warner Bros. whom we have brilliant relationships with that are very talent-friendly and are responsible for the incredible reputation Warner Bros. has had over the past decades as the predominant talent-forward studio," Robbie said. "We are hopeful that this will work itself out and that Warner Bros. will do right by its storytellers."
Regarding how WarnerMedia's move will change compensation for actors and directors affected by this decision, Robbie said, "I think everyone is figuring that out. It's so recent. All those conversations are being had right now."
"All we can do is come back to, why are we doing this in the first place?" Robbie asked. "If we were money-oriented people, we'd probably be working in a different industry. For us, it's the excitement of telling stories and being on sets and giving people a platform."
Robbie co-starred as Harley Quinn in 2016's Suicide Squad and reprised the role in 2020's Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, a film which she also co-produced.
Robbie co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment, a company aiming to hire "new, breaking directors" for film projects. I, Tonya was LuckyChap's first film to debut and gained critical acclaim and earned both a Golden Globe and an Oscar for its co-star Allison Janney. Its most recent film, Promising Young Woman, is scheduled for a Dec. 25 theatrical release.
Source: THR