Margot Robbie joins Christian Bale in David O Russell drama
Robbie was up for a best supporting actress Oscar for her role in “Bombshell”
Margot Robbie is teaming with filmmaker David O. Russell for his next feature. The actress has joined Russell's untitled drama, which also stars Christian Bale.
Plot details are being kept under wraps for the project. This is Russell's first feature since the 2015 Jennifer Lawrence movie Joy. He is set to write and direct the new film from an original idea. New Regency will produce and distribute via its deal with 20th Century Studios. Matthew Budman is producing after working with Russell on American Hustle and Joy.
Robbie was up for a best supporting actress Oscar for her role in "Bombshell", and she is currently in theatres with Warner Bros. Birds of Prey, in which she reprises her role as Harley Quinn.
Robbie is represented by Management 360, Aran Michael Management, CAA and attorney Jeff Bernstein.