Birds of Prey (Smith novel) Birds of Prey (Smith novel) Birds of Prey is a 1997 novel by Wilbur Smith set in the late 17th century. The novel was the first in the third sequence of the Courtney series of novels, and as of 2013 was chronologically the first in the entire series. Smith says the book established the characteristics of the family: "Right from "Birds of Prey"... the Courtneys were pirates, merchants, looking to seize the main chance. They were very much driven by monetary considerations. But with the Ballantynes it was much more empire, patriotism, glory – the soldierly virtues." In 1667 Holland
Birds of Prey (comics) was signed on to pen the screenplay adaptation for "Birds of Prey", an ensemble film of DC Comics' heroines and villainesses set in the DC Extended Universe. Margot Robbie will reprise her role as Harley Quinn from "Suicide Squad" and co-produce the film. Robbie will be joined by Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Rosie Perez portraying Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya / The Question, respectively. In April 2018, Warner Bros. picked Cathy Yan to direct the film. The film will begin principal photography on January 15, 2019 with a February 7, 2020 release date. In August 2018, Black