It Sounds Like Jared Leto Is Really Committing To The Role Of 'The Joker' In SUICIDE SQUAD

It Sounds Like Jared Leto Is Really Committing To The Role Of 'The Joker' In SUICIDE SQUAD

Rumour has it that Jared Leto is really throwing himself into the role of The Joker on the set of Suicide Squad, and insiders are apparently saying that his take on the Clown Prince of Crime will end up topping Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight. Hit the jump for further details...

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By JoshWilding - May 13, 2015 07:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Suicide Squad
Source: Instagram (@umbertogonzalez)
While the below Instagram post from @umbertogonzalez doesn't reveal a lot about Jared Leto's take on The Joker, it's still a fascinating glimpse into how the actor is committing to the role in David Ayer's Suicide Squad. Heath Ledger went to similar measures for The Dark Knight, living in a hotel room and keeping a diary of what he thought someone as twisted as the Clown Prince of Crime would think about and find funny (AIDS and landmines for example). Of course, there are those who blame Ledger's death on how far into The Joker's mind he went, so hopefully Leto doesn't embrace the role too much. Regardless, where do you think his take on the villain will rank?

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MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 5/13/2015, 7:00 AM
Leto is known for staying in character on set at all times. He's very much a method actor. This is par for the course.

I'm not expecting him to surpass what Ledger accomplished with the Joker in The Dark Knight, because I don't think that's possible.

What I am expecting is Leto to match what Ledger accomplished. I'm expecting a truly unique take on the character, and a portrayal that leaves a lasting impression.

And I'm ridiculously excited about the possibility of seeing the same Joker in more than one movie.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 5/13/2015, 7:05 AM
So I take it any day now we will see the headline "Jared Leto Jumps Into A Vat Of Chemicals"?
Starfox
Starfox - 5/13/2015, 7:09 AM
Maaan what a Scoop...
Pasto
Pasto - 5/13/2015, 7:10 AM
@StarFox
Your comment caught me off guard, made me spit all over my keyboard.
Starfox
Starfox - 5/13/2015, 7:11 AM
@Pasto

haha, sorry bout your keyboard buddy
Pasto
Pasto - 5/13/2015, 7:12 AM
@MercwithMouth
Barring he doesn't off himself.
GreatRao
GreatRao - 5/13/2015, 7:12 AM
hump day
Santanaonfire
Santanaonfire - 5/13/2015, 7:13 AM
Nice one @doopie
Sonofthecbm
Sonofthecbm - 5/13/2015, 7:13 AM
Who told him this the producers lmfao. I had some doubts before the pic now after that pic I fear he just might be shitty I just want the Joker not the Aryan brotherhoods junkie gangbanger.
BatmanHeisenberg
BatmanHeisenberg - 5/13/2015, 7:13 AM
This is what I've been saying. Leto is a PHENOMENAL actor, so I know he will absolutely OWN the role. Hopefully Leto is Oscar worthy here, because him winning/being nominated for an Oscar would be awesome. I actually love the Joker look, and the actor, so I'm [frick]ing ready.

Bring on Suicide Squad.
ShellHead
ShellHead - 5/13/2015, 7:14 AM
Fan perception is everything. Of course people on the movie set are going to say he tops Ledger's Joker. I'll wait until the theater, thanks.
imnotwearinghockeypants
imnotwearinghockeypants - 5/13/2015, 7:14 AM
The best at make believe.
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 5/13/2015, 7:14 AM
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 5/13/2015, 7:14 AM
@Starfox

Pasto
Pasto - 5/13/2015, 7:15 AM
"I'll wait until the theater, thanks"
marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 5/13/2015, 7:16 AM
Not a fan of his look. But Leto will surpass Ledgers Joker.
BatmanHeisenberg
BatmanHeisenberg - 5/13/2015, 7:16 AM
I do hope he signed a multi-film contract. Leto hasn't done the same character twice, has he? I can't imagine them getting an actor of Leto's caliber and not signing him on for more films.
Greengo
Greengo - 5/13/2015, 7:16 AM
GTFO! That's pretty presumptive!
Argetlam22
Argetlam22 - 5/13/2015, 7:18 AM
heath ledger was less a villain of comic book proportions and more an eccentric anarchist not unlike what you might find on criminal minds. i was hoping this joker would fall somewhere between arkham asylum and batman tas. being grounded in reality isnt a bad thing, but this is also a comic book movie. a little surrealism is to be expected. these guys operate in the same universe as an extraterrestrial, a cyborg, a demigod and a freak lab accident who can travel through time.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/13/2015, 7:19 AM
CLICK BAIT!!!!
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/13/2015, 7:19 AM
Staying in character behind the scenes isn't living in a hotel for a month and BECOMING the character. No offense but LEDGER IS LEGEND!!!
JR
JR - 5/13/2015, 7:19 AM
Hope he docent get "to serious", sometimes it can affect the actors mind
Supes17
Supes17 - 5/13/2015, 7:20 AM
Some people need to rewatch The Dark Knight.
Heath Ledger is unrecognizeable in the role. Complete transformation.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 5/13/2015, 7:20 AM
Don't be blasphemes about Ledgers Joker! I guess we find out whose a NTF (Nolan trilogy fan) and whose just a DCFB (DCFanBoy) …. Leto will never top Ledger or Nicholson so don't get hopes too high;)


Greengo
Greengo - 5/13/2015, 7:21 AM
My performance will rival if not surpass Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker.

~Jared Leto
SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/13/2015, 7:21 AM
Supes17
Supes17 - 5/13/2015, 7:22 AM
I'm more impressed by the fact that Ledger didn't have to stay in character behind the scenes and managed to pull of a performance like that.
TronVin
TronVin - 5/13/2015, 7:23 AM
@LEVITIKUZ

BREAKING NEWS: Jared Leto cripples Toronto Police Commissioner's Daughter; Calls out Ben Affleck in the process.
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx - 5/13/2015, 7:23 AM
Not sure how this is a scoop or news. It's basically: "Method actor commits to acting."

Leto will be great regardless.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/13/2015, 7:23 AM
Why would you want him to surpass ledger??? That means it would affect his psyche. Ledger BECAME the Joker and it hurt him unfortunately. His performace was just breathtaking and he became unrecognizable. Idk if it can ever be surpassed because it shouldn't. People not realize that he WAS that charactee. Who ever is it saying they think Leto can beat him, don't know what they're talking about. They need to remember how far Ledger went and how it affected it.
Carl
Carl - 5/13/2015, 7:24 AM
top ledger? he needs to top Nicholson.
comic accuracy is everything
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 5/13/2015, 7:25 AM
that's great. too bad the design sucks
lawndart
lawndart - 5/13/2015, 7:28 AM
Batman was playing on repeat at the USO tent when I was stuck in Kuwait for a week (bad weather) coming back from Iraq again in 09. Having watched it that many times, I can confidently say that while I'm no fan of Ledger, this schmuck won't come close to rivaling his Joker. Not because he died or any of that crap, but because it was such an interesting take on the character. Harley will rock, but not so much the J man.
Steelmatic
Steelmatic - 5/13/2015, 7:29 AM
Man, I can't wait to see what he comes up with.

I am hoping for a very flamboyant, flashy, over the top Joker. I liked Ledger's take, but his muttering, low key Joker isn't what I am hoping for this time around.
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