K.T Simpson
Ewan McGregor looks to be the latest addition to the female superhero/Harley Quinn spinoff flick “Birds of Prey”, with word that the actor is in final talks to play Batman villain Black Mask. Alongside Margot Robbie reprising her role as Harley Quinn, it will also star Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Black Canary and Huntress respectively. Rosie Perez is also oboard as Renee Montoya.
“Birds of Prey” has been given a release date of February 7, 2020 through Warner Bros.
According to The Wrap, Black Mask is the criminal alias of Roman Sionis, who murdered his wealthy, status-obsessed parents to take control of the family corporation, then lost everything when he proved to be a terrible businessman. Seeking revenge on the people he blamed for his own failures — in particular Bruce Wayne and Wayne Enterprises — he returns, hidden behind an ebony black mask, at the head of a gang called the False Face Society.
“Birds of Prey” is centred around a revolving group of female heroes and villains, and is directed by Cathy Yan.
McGregor is also set to star in “The Shining” sequel “Doctor Sleep”.
