Margot Robbie’s Career Highlights and Challenges: From Tarzan to Barbie

Margot Robbie, the Australian actress known for her versatile and impactful roles, has been making significant waves in the entertainment industry. One of her notable but less successful ventures was her role as Jane in the 2016 film “The Legend of Tarzan,” alongside Alexander Skarsgård as Tarzan. Despite having a strong cast, including Samuel L. Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, and Christoph Waltz, and being directed by David Yates, the film failed to live up to expectations. It received negative reviews from critics, holding a dismal 35% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and although it grossed $357.2 million worldwide, it likely did not turn a profit due to its high production budget of $180 million.

Robbie’s career, however, has not been defined by this single film. She has gone on to achieve great success with roles in movies like “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Birds of Prey,” and most recently, “Barbie.” Her performance in “The Wolf of Wall Street” marked a significant breakthrough, and she has since become a household name. The ensemble cast of “The Legend of Tarzan” and its director, David Yates, who had a successful run with the “Harry Potter” series, were not enough to save the film from its critical and commercial failure.

In recent news, Margot Robbie has been involved in other high-profile projects. There were reports that she rejected a $150 million offer from Netflix for a film adaptation of “Wuthering Heights,” potentially accepting a $70 million loss. This decision could be strategic, aiming to position her as a box office queen with more control over her projects.

Robbie’s ability to navigate different roles and her commitment to her craft have solidified her position as one of the leading actresses in Hollywood. Her future projects, including any potential adaptations or original works, are highly anticipated by fans and critics alike.