She’s been on a meteoric rise since stealing the show as Harley Quin in Suicide Squad.
Now, Margot Robbie, 26, has landed her second straight Hollywood leading role after being cast in a Robin Hood re-imagining that focuses on the love of his life Marian.
The former Neighbours actress announced earlier this year that she would be top billing in a Tonya Harding biopic entitled I, Tonya.
From Ramsay street to Robin Hood: Margot Robbie has landed her second successive LEAD role after being cast as Marian in re-imagining of classic folk tale Robin Hood
Margot will play maiden Marian in a film of the same name, which takes place after the death of Robin Hood.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the blonde beauty will: ‘Lead her people into a pivotal war that will not only decide the fate of the kingdom, but also see her don the mantle of the man she loved’.
The film is reportedly a part of a series of projects in the works, drawing on the tales of the man who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.
Margot’s huge news comes after the Hollywood bombshell is set to star as disgraced Ice Skating legend Tonya Harding in an upcoming biopic, as well as major roles in Peter Rabbit and Suicide Squad spin off, Gotham City Sirens.
On the rise: The 26-year-old Wolf Of Wall Street star’s meteoric rise continues with the news, with her upcoming portrayal as disgraced Ice Skating star Tonya Harding rounding out her pair of leading role announcements
Hollywood insider information website The Tracking Board previously reported that the Wolf Of Wall Street actress likely beat out Brie Larson, Alicia Vikander and Daisy Ridley to land the leading role.
The script for the film was the subject of a ‘fast-brewing bidding war,’ according to the publication.
The film will be released sometime after a 2018 Robin Hood reboot starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx and Jamie Dorman.
A more futuristic imagining is also heading to cinemas and will join a Sherlock-style present-day TV series called A Burglar’s Guide to the City on CBS.
Rising up the ranks: A Hollywood insider information website previously reported that the actress likely beat out Brie Larson, Alicia Vikander and Daisy Ridley to land the leading role
A long way from Ramsay street: Margot has come along way since starring as Donna Freedman on Australian soap Neighbours at the age of 18
Belle of the ball! The Australian’s seductive, confident performance alongside Leonardo Dicaprio in The Wolf Of Wall Street shot the beauty into the limelight
Knock-on effect: Roles in The Legend Of Tarzan, Suicide Squad and a hosting stint on Saturday Night Live followed soon after
Wedded bliss: Margot had even more to smile about in December last year, when she married the love of her life Tom Ackerley in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia
Busy! To add to the beauty’s busy schedule she’s also prepping for major roles in Peter Rabbit and Suicide Squad spin off, Gotham City Sirens
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk