‘She’s treading a thin line’

Margot Robbie has been called out for rejecting the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Halloween costume guidelines.

Last week, the artists’ union advised its members to “choose costumes inspired by generic characters and not to” post photos of costumes inspired by notable content on social media.

But Margot ignored protocol and dressed up as vigilante V from cult film V For Vendetta when she attended the Casamigos Halloween party in Los Angeles on Friday.

Fans have now called out the Australian actress for rejecting the costume guidelines, with one writing: ‘She’s treading a fine line with the costume…’

‘I thought actors weren’t allowed to dress up as characters? Look who she’s dressed as. Could it be symbolic or do you think with everything going on they are worried about stupid rules even if it could affect their bookings???’ said another.

“If Megan Fox is criticized, what’s different? No matter what anyone says, the first impression here is recognizably V For Vendetta,” wrote a third.

The Australian actress went completely incognito in costume as she arrived at the star-studded party.

Margot wore an all-black ensemble consisting of a tight sheath dress, duster coat and heeled boots, while she completed her look with V’s famous bob wig.

Curiously, V for Vendetta – starring Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman – was released in 2006 on the same day as Margot’s hit film Barbie – March 17.

Warner Bros. Discovery, owner of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, owns the rights to the mask and receives compensation from the sale of each official mask.

The SAG and the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) have been on strike since May – after negotiations with studios collapsed.

The action has threatened to decimate the entertainment industry as production of major films and television shows has come to a standstill.

Warner Bros. Discovery has now cut its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and expects to take a hit of between $300 million and $500 million.

The entertainment company, led by CEO David Zaslav, previously provided financial guidance for 2023, assuming the strikes would be resolved by early September.

Warner Bros. Discovery now expects full-year adjusted profits to be reduced “primarily due to the impact of the strikes” and to be between $10.5 billion and $11 billion.

In September, Margot also protested with other SAG members at a rally in Los Angeles.