Margot Robbie Joins Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman in Movie About Fox News Scandal

Margot Robbie is in talks to join Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman in Jay Roach’s Untitled Women of Fox News Project, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.

While Theron is playing the role of Megyn Kelly and Kidman will play former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, Robbie will star in a fictional role of an associate producer.

The Annapurna Pictures’ film follows the ensemble of women who decided to take on the toxic male culture of Fox News and bring down network CEO Roger Ailes.

Also Read: Nicole Kidman in Talks to Play Gretchen Carlson in Jay Roach's Movie About Fox News Scandal

Roach is directing, while “The Big Short” writer Charles Randolph is writing the script. A.J. Dix, Megan Ellison, Beth Kono, Margaret Riley, Theron, Roach and Randolph will produce.

Ailes resigned from Fox News in 2016 after Carlson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit that resulted in multiple women coming forward with similar accusations. Before the scandals emerged, Ailes was considered the mastermind behind the success of Fox News and one of the most powerful men in both media and American politics.

Also Read: Charlize Theron Cast as Megyn Kelly in Roger Ailes Movie

Ailes was named the founding CEO of Fox News in 1996 and the network quickly gained popularity while he called the shots. Fox News is now regularly among the most-watched networks in all of cable and dominates the cable news category.

Robbie most recently starred in “Goodbye Christopher Robin” and “I, Tonya,” and will next be seen in “Mary Queen of Scots” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” in which she plays Sharon Tate.

The actress is represented by CAA, Aran Michael Management, and Narrative.

The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.

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"Neighbours"

Robbie started off her acting on the silver screen in the Australian soap opera "Neighbours," which began in 1985 and is still on today. She was part of the show from 2008-2014, and played the role of Donna Freedman.
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"Pan Am"

Robbie's next TV gig was as flight attendant Laura Cameron on ABC. The show only lasted for one season.
Photo by Eric Liebowitz - © 2011 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
"About Time"

The Aussie lept onto the big screen in the film "About Time," in which she played a small role alongside Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson, as one of his character's love interests.
Working Title Films
"The Wolf of Wall Street"

Robbie's big breakout role came opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the bawdy "Wolf of Wall Street," in which she played Leo's wife.
"The Big Short"

Robbie made a cameo in "The Big Short,"which is also all about Wall Street. She explains confusing finance terms and just how the big short played out -- while sipping champaign in a bubble bath.
"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot"

Robbie plays opposite Tina Fey in this movie about journalists covering the war in Afghanistan.
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"The Legend of Tarzan"

Robbie stars opposite Alexander Skarsgard in a live action version of "Tarzan," in which the two return to the jungle after living in London.
"Suicide Squad"

Robbie entered the DC universe in Warner Bros.' "Suicide Squad" as Harley Quinn, the love interest to Jared Leto's crazy Joker. Robbie's performance was a standout in the poorly-rated film.
Warner Bros.
"I, Tonya"

Robbie leads the film as Tonya Harding, the Olympic figure skater fallen from grace. Robbie narrates the story of jealousy and rage from Harding's perspective. In theaters Dec. 8.
Neon
"Goodbye Christopher Robin"

Robbie plays A. A. Milne's wife Daphne in this behind-the-scenes look at the life of the creator of Winnie the Pooh, which was inspired by their son C.R. Milne.
20th Century Fox
"Mary Queen of Scots"

Robbie is the latest actress to take on the role of Queen Elizabeth I in "Mary Queen of Scots," in which Saoirse Ronan plays the title character. The movie tackles the story of Mary Stuart's attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth as the Queen of England.
Focus Features, Working Title Film
"Dreamland"

Robbie starred in "Dreamland" opposite Garrett Hedlund, about a teenager's adventures as a bounty hunter. The film had its premiere at Tribeca last April.
"Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood"

Robbie played real-life figure Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" alongside Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Sony
"Bombshell"

Robbie starred in "Bombshell," which followed the women who accused Fox News head Roger Ailes of sexual harassment. She played a fictional character, while Charlize Theron played Megyn Kelly and Nicole Kidman played Gretchen Carlson.
Lionsgate
"Birds of Prey"

Robbie reprised her Harley Quinn character in her own standalone film, "Birds of Prey." The film was written by Christina Hodson and was directed by Cathy Yan.
Warner Bros.
Upcoming projects

Robbie will next star in "The Suicide Squad" as Harley Quinn, as well "Ruin," "Amsterdam," "Barbie" and an untitled David O. Russell project.
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