Asian American Harley Quinn debuts in new 'Batman: Caped Crusader'

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The upcoming animated "Batman: Caped Crusader" series is shaking things up with a fresh take on Harley Quinn.

Key points:

• Harley Quinn will be depicted as Asian American in the new series.

• The character is no longer paired with the Joker, her usual partner-in-crime.

• She works as a psychiatrist who treats Bruce Wayne, giving her unique insight into Batman.

• The series was initially planned for HBO Max but was later picked up by Prime Video.

The details:

• "Batman: Caped Crusader" is the brainchild of Bruce Timm, the co-creator of Harley Quinn in the iconic "Batman: The Animated Series."

• To avoid simply rehashing the iconic show, Timm opted for a distinct 1940s aesthetic with no cellphones or computers.

• Timm wanted to move away from Harley Quinn's typical portrayal as a goofy supervillain linked to the Joker. Here, Dr. Quinzel is a regular psychiatrist assigned to Bruce Wayne.

• This Harley is described as more whimsical as Dr. Quinzel, but her Harley Quinn persona is "scary" and uses psychology as a weapon.

• Batman himself is also explored in a new light as a brooding, strange individual who struggles to be Bruce Wayne.

• Voice actors for the show have yet to be revealed.

What's next:

• "Batman: Caped Crusader" premieres on Prime Video on August 1.

Tangent:

• The show also features new looks for Catwoman and Clayface, drawing inspiration from their original comic book appearances.

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