As production for the forthcoming superhero movie Suicide Squad presses on in Toronto, Margot Robbie has been displaying her physical prowess in a range of dramatic stunts.

Looking sharp in a denim shirt and skintight pants, the Hollywood beauty was spotted shooting a tricky scene late into night on a motorbike on Thursday evening.

Sparks could be seen flying out of the motorcycle as she made her way down the street with a safety harness supporting her, while a stunt double stayed close by.

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Ready to roll: Margot Robbie was spotted shooting a tricky scene late into night on a motorbike in Canada on Thursday evening

The actress, who plays fictional supervillain Harley Quinn, was styled further with geek chic glasses while her blonde tresses were left loose.

Earlier in the week, cast and crew were gathered for a pivotal outdoor scene in the Canadian city that involved a fast-paced battle between Batman and iconic nemesis The Joker.

Margot, dressed in character, was seated in the rear of cohort The Joker’s sleek red Infiniti G35.

Action girl: With a harness strapped onto her, the Hollywood beauty happily displayed her physical prowess in a range of dramatic stunts

Classy: The actress, who plays fictional supervillain Harley Quinn, looked sharp in a chic denim shirt and skintight pants

Hollywood babe: With her blonde tresses left loose, the 24-year-old actress was styled further with geek chic glasses

Coming soon: Suicide Squad is set for release next August, just five months after Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice

No fear: Margot was keen to perform as many of her own stunts as possible

With cameras surrounding the action packed scene Batman actor Ben Affleck’s stunt double leapt atop the moving vehicle and endeavoured to tear a hole in the roof.

Meanwhile, The Joker – a stunt double stand-in for Jared Leto – laughed maniacally while driving at speed through the empty city street.

Onlookers were also treated to another glimpse of the Batmobile, with the car cruising close by shortly after the action packed scene concluded.

Back seat driver: Margot was dressed in character as villain Harley Quinn on the Toronto set of Suicide Squad on Wednesday

On the move: Stunt doubles took part in a pivotal action scene in the Canadian city

Iconic: Ben Affleck plays Batman in the new movie, but it was his stunt double in the thick of the action on Wednesday

Main man: Batman is a surprise inclusion to the Suicide Squad line-up

Tearing a hole in it: Batman endeavored to tear his way through the roof of a sleek Infiniti G35

On the case: The iconic superhero clung on as the car picked up speed

Suicide Squad is set for release next August, just five months after Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, which marks Ben's first appearance as Batman, hits cinemas.

The film follows a group of supervillains imprisoned in an asylum who are offered clemency by a secret government agency in return for carrying out covert black ops.

Back in January, Forbes reported that Batman's storyline in Suicide Squad would be linked to The Joker, paving the way for Jared Leto's incarnation of the iconic villain to appear in the planned standalone Batman movie.

Seeing the funny side: Despite the drama Margot Robbie's character had plenty to smile about

High speed: Cameras followed as the action packed scene played out in Toronto

I'm coming to get you: With The Joker - played by another stunt double - behind the wheel, Batman furiously attempted to tear through the roof

Hilarious: The stylish coupe came with a customised number plate bearing the word 'Hahaha'

In April fans reacted excitedly when photos emerged of Affleck dressed as Bruce Wayne on the set of the film which he was not originally thought to be part of.

There was also speculation the star was filming in costume as Batman a few days later, as crew members hid the Hollywood star under a sheet.

Cara Delevingne, Will Smith, Scott Eastwood, Adam Beach, Jai Courtney, Karen Fukuhara, Joel Kinnaman, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Jay Hernandez also star.

My old foe: Back in January, Forbes reported that Batman's storyline in Suicide Squad would be linked to The Joker, paving the way for Jared Leto's incarnation of the iconic villain to appear in the planned standalone Batman movie

Hard at work: Margot Robbie has been a regular on set as she continues to film the eagerly anticipated superhero epic

In stitches: The Joker appeared to laugh maniacally while driving at high speed as filming commenced on Wednesday evening

Losing the plot: The film follows a group of supervillains imprisoned in an asylum who are offered clemency by a secret government agency in return for carrying out covert black ops

In good company: Margot was an attractive sight in the passenger seat while The Joker took the wheel