SUICIDE SQUAD: Jared Leto Says There's Only One Villain More Infamous Than 'The Joker'

SUICIDE SQUAD: Jared Leto Says There's Only One Villain More Infamous Than 'The Joker'

In a new interview, Suicide Squad star Jared Leto says he thinks there's only one baddie more evil than the Clown Prince of Crime, along with discussing some more details about his preparation for the role...

By MattBellissimo - Jun 08, 2016 05:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Suicide Squad
Source: Digital Spy
Though his unorthodox appearance has been striking a bit of discord with fans, Jared Leto looks set to deliver a standout performance as the Joker in David Ayer's Suicide Squad this August. Leto, whose method performance of the character on set was well publicized, has weighed in on the character's villainy, suggesting there's only one villain who is probably more dastardly than the Joker. "The only villain who may be more infamous is the devil". That's a bold statement! Despite the character's notorious reputation, Leto relished in being able to portray a new take on the iconic character. "The Joker is an icon, a legend, the baddest of the bad and seems to be having the most fun," Leto said in an interview with Total Film. "Hard not to be a fan of that."

Leto also opened up on his time working with director David Ayer towards the start of production. "I knew I was going to have to dive deep and go to a place I had never gone before. We sat outside his house and talked and it was clear he wanted to make something really different," he said. "He wanted to break some rules, and that's very compelling. I got the sense he was on a mission. This wasn't just a movie for him." Given the character's unique appearance compared to past iterations, it seems that fans are in for something really special when Suicide Squad releases on August 5, 2016.

Are you excited for Leto's Joker? Sound off below!
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Matador
Matador - 6/8/2016, 5:35 AM
Is it?
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 6/8/2016, 5:37 AM
@Mataerdor - Can't see shit, but let me guess....a picture of Zack Snyder mirite? :)
Matador
Matador - 6/8/2016, 5:38 AM
@Doomsday8888 - Dude you must have some type of ESPN bro!
TheArkhamKnight
TheArkhamKnight - 6/8/2016, 5:39 AM
"One Villain More Infamous." Um.... Can the REAL Joker please stand up?




ANewPope
ANewPope - 6/8/2016, 5:47 AM
@TheArkhamKnight - Dude, just wait for the movie...
TheArkhamKnight
TheArkhamKnight - 6/8/2016, 5:48 AM
@ANewPope - I'm sure Leto will do great, but in my opinion the definitive Joker is, and always will be, Mark Hamill. Troy Baker is also really good!
MattBellissimo
MattBellissimo - 6/8/2016, 5:49 AM
@ANewPope - Heath Ledger all over again.

"This Joker doesn't match up to the exact hair that the comics or animated series did? SH*T JOKER!"
MattBellissimo
MattBellissimo - 6/8/2016, 5:50 AM
@TheArkhamKnight - Hamill is a fav of mine too. Great thing about the character is that you can interpret him in so many ways.
TheArkhamKnight
TheArkhamKnight - 6/8/2016, 5:52 AM
@MattBellissimo - True, which is why I'm really excited for Leto's take on the character.
TopDollar
TopDollar - 6/8/2016, 5:51 AM
He'll do a great job. I don't think he'll beat Ledger's portrayal though.
Spodermug
Spodermug - 6/8/2016, 5:53 AM
I still can't get over his look, but his performance will be awesome so I'm defo excited
DannRamm113
DannRamm113 - 6/8/2016, 6:01 AM
I hope they don't explain the tats and just let them happen.


Never give joker a definitive origin. Never. He doesn't need a reason. He just does
Darth258
Darth258 - 6/8/2016, 6:18 AM
I'll leave this here...

Pedrito
Pedrito - 6/8/2016, 6:21 AM
Next he'll say he's more famous than Jesus.
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