SUICIDE SQUAD: Jared Leto Talks About 'The Joker' For The First Time; New Character Details

SUICIDE SQUAD: Jared Leto Talks About 'The Joker' For The First Time; New Character Details

Jared Leto talks here for the very first time about playing The Joker in Suicide Squad, revealing more about how he tormented his fellow cast mates and why the role was like, "giving birth out of my pr**k hole." We also have some surprising new details about the villain...

By JoshWilding - Oct 26, 2015 04:10 AM EST
Filed Under: Suicide Squad
"I was just thinking that the Joker would probably just say, 'F**k you,' and hang up," Jared Leto responded when Empire Magazine caught up with the actor to talk about his role as The Joker in Suicide Squad for the very first time. The actor is of course very familiar with what goes on in the head of the Clown Prince of Crime, especially as he never broke character during the shoot, something which led to him tormenting his fellow cast members in unique ways. For Jim Parrack (who plays The Joker's henchman, Jonny Frost) that included random calls throughout the day, with orders to spray paint roses black and filling a backpack with nine inch nails. "There was definitely a period of...detachment," Leto explains. "I took a pretty deep dive. But this was a unique opportunity and I couldn't imagine doing it another way. It was fun, playing those psychological games. But at the same time it was very painful, like giving birth out of my prick hole."

Revealing that he listened to 1920s gospel music and read literature on shamans while playing The Joker, Leto offered some interesting insight into this take on the villain when he said, "I always get the sense that The Joker may be much older than people think. It's something different. If you don't break rules, you're not going to strike new ground. I think I'll be cooling down for the rest of my life." Suicide Squad producer Charles Roven also chimed in by revealing that the villain's dress sense has been inspired by Mexican cartels, while he's now, "More social...a very successful and smart businessman besides being a sociopath." Director David Ayer meanwhile had this to say about how Leto's take on the villain will differ to what's come before on the big screen. "The Joker is the third rail of comic book movies. There's a power to that character, and by some freaking miracle, through the incredible things Jared has done and the photography and all the other millions of things that went into it, we've cooked up something transcendent. He's scary."
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batz11
batz11 - 10/26/2015, 5:30 AM
Can't wait to see his take on the clown prince!
Earthbound
Earthbound - 10/26/2015, 5:30 AM
I'm so glad that we're getting new info on the movie. It was really stale there for a while.
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 10/26/2015, 5:35 AM
"like giving birth out of my prick hole."

Bruh. You don't have to sell me coolness with gross dick comments. I'm sure you nailed the role. jeez
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 10/26/2015, 5:37 AM
Dang I am so stoked to see his performance!
Earthbound
Earthbound - 10/26/2015, 5:38 AM
@NeoBaggins

thewolfx
thewolfx - 10/26/2015, 5:41 AM
Its a high chance he will nail this role


Almost as high as the amount of shit he looks :)
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 10/26/2015, 5:42 AM
Who hasn't thought about pushing a baby through their dick hole? Leto is just stating his mind! Startin out the mornin with some good ol' dick jokes!

GhostDog
GhostDog - 10/26/2015, 5:46 AM
The real question no one is asking is, how does he feel about having to live up to what Ledger did???? It's a legitimate question.
KINGPEN266FBA
KINGPEN266FBA - 10/26/2015, 5:50 AM
I CAN'T WAIT HE IS GOING TO KILL IT
Earthbound
Earthbound - 10/26/2015, 5:53 AM
@ComicsBornAndBred

I guaruntee it will come up at some point. I just can't wait to see what else they reveal throughout the day in regards to this magazine and their interviews/insight into the Suicide Squad movie.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 10/26/2015, 6:03 AM
When I read the part of him talking about Joker's age, I couldn't help thinking about Batman: Endgame
Highflyer
Highflyer - 10/26/2015, 6:05 AM
@DoktorWeezil Actually joker's dismissed people loads of times in the comics. He isn't an egomaniac, he usually talks to tease or anger but not himself.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 10/26/2015, 6:16 AM
These guys know what's up. Can't wait for their take. I'm already sold.
BestAtWhatIDo
BestAtWhatIDo - 10/26/2015, 6:22 AM
This ought to put to rest those theories about his being Dick Grayson or Jason Todd.
rocketeuropa
rocketeuropa - 10/26/2015, 6:37 AM
You know, many directors may think they have THE definitive take on the Joker. That doesn't mean they are correct.
This movie, despite Margo Robbie as Dr. Quenzel (Yowza!!) MAY have a shot at the dollar bin at Walmart.
Something, somehow, feels a bit..off...
EricBorder
EricBorder - 10/26/2015, 6:48 AM
Awesome.

Love that he uses the word "sociopath" too, instead of psychopath

Leto better be back for multiple movies too, I want to see the Joker in the DCEU again, I'm not sure if he's talked about his contract yet
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 10/26/2015, 6:59 AM
I love every word that comes out of Jared Leto's creepy ass mouth. Whether it be singing or acting, the man is amazing. I cannot wait to see him on screen as the Clown Prince of Crime.

@Nomis

I'm looking forward to your assessment of this movie. It looks like one that could go either way for ya. Will it be good enough to ignore the physical inconsistencies? Or will it end up like GotG?
JamesMann
JamesMann - 10/26/2015, 7:12 AM
I gave birth to most users here through my prick hole.
Batman5
Batman5 - 10/26/2015, 7:25 AM
he is going to freaking nail this role. My god next year's slate of films, well really starting with SW this December! Just wow, i am so pumped for this! BRING THEM ON!!!
antonio
antonio - 10/26/2015, 7:37 AM
Leto knows his shit. CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS MOVIE AND HIS PERFORMANCE. It's gonna be incredible. Oh and I love how his attire is Mexican Cartel inspired. It goes with the "more social and authoritive" approch they're taking with this Joker. Feels like classic Joker, yet modern.
Luther
Luther - 10/26/2015, 7:48 AM
"Inspired by Mexican Cartels." I approve!
rsahadi
rsahadi - 10/26/2015, 7:52 AM
Elephant in the room here, The Joker looks like a woman with short green hair.
Darktower
Darktower - 10/26/2015, 7:52 AM
cant wait!!










alfi
alfi - 10/26/2015, 7:53 AM
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fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 10/26/2015, 8:35 AM
"I always get the impression that the Joker is much older then people think." Makes perfect sense, especially when you realize that Leto is on the other side of 40, and his Joker barely looks like he's out of his 20s.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 10/26/2015, 8:44 AM
Ayer is obsessed with gang culture and the whole LA gang life. Makes sense that Joker would refelcthis interests.
PsychoticSpaceRaccoon
PsychoticSpaceRaccoon - 10/26/2015, 9:36 AM
I think this movie is going to be very "anti-establishment" in ways both good and bad.

The thing is, the DCEU is still unproven, so BvS and SS have to do a lot of foundational work. Literally billions of dollars are at stake.
dubjon
dubjon - 10/26/2015, 10:04 AM
"villain's dress sense has been inspired by Mexican cartels"

How? because he like purple clothes?

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