SUICIDE SQUAD Makeup Test Reveals An Alternate Designs (And Some Weird Eyebrows) For Jared Leto's Joker

SUICIDE SQUAD Makeup Test Reveals An Alternate Designs (And Some Weird Eyebrows) For Jared Leto's Joker

A newly surfaced photo from a makeup test for Suicide Squad has been revealed, and it shows off a completely different design for Jared Leto's Joker - which doesn't include that infamous "Damaged" tattoo!

By JoshWilding - Oct 17, 2019 09:10 AM EST
Filed Under: Suicide Squad
When Jared Leto's Joker was first revealed to the world, there was a significant amount of backlash from fans. Whether it was that "Damaged" tattoo, his unique smile, or the many pieces of body art which covered the Clown Prince of Crime, it quickly became apparent that Suicide Squad was delivering a vastly different take on the iconic DC Comics villain. 

It wasn't the comic accurate version fans were hoping for, and Leto's performance proved to be divisive.

Now, Suicide Squad director David Ayer has shared an early makeup test for this version of The Joker and, as you can see, he could have looked quite a bit different. His eyebrows are tattooed on and made up with the words "Haha" over and over again, while his forehead is clear and his teeth look completely different (they're black grills rather than shiny ones).

It's certainly different, but do you guys think it's better or worse than what ended up in Suicide Squad?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This is an early #Joker make up test. The research and fine tuning when crafting a character are endless.

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Cameron Monaghan - Gotham



Gotham has been butchering some of Batman's greatest villains for years now so it's no great surprise that our first look at the show's second Joker (the first didn't really count as the show was just trolling us) was somewhat underwhelming. While the comic book influences are definitely appreciated, it's just a normal dude in a hat with pale skin. There's nothing to get excited about and he ended up sucking.  

It's no great surprise then that this version of the Clown Prince of Crime ended up being something of a disappointment because most of what Fox has hyped up in Gotham has gone the exact same way.

 

Jared Leto - Suicide Squad



When Jared Leto was cast as The Joker in Suicide Squad, there was a lot of excitement for him to take on this iconic role, especially after he won an Oscar for Dallas Buyers Club and was known for going method. Unfortunately, nothing could prepare us for this bizarre first look as it instantly became clear that director David Ayer didn't have any intention of sticking particularly close to the source material.

While some fans desperately tried to convince themselves that the tattoos were only there to celebrate the villain's 75th anniversary, it was the "Damaged" one on his forehead along with those "gangsta" teeth which proved the biggest sticking point for a lot of fans and the final version didn't deliver.

 

Joaquin Phoenix - Joker



Those set photos are pretty damn great but sadly don't count as our first look at this version of the Clown Prince of Crime. Instead, that came in the form of a rather boring photo of Joaquin Phoenix...looking exactly like Joaquin Phoenix! The response from fans was mixed, especially as most have no interest in seeing an origin story for the character, especially if it veers wildly from the comics.

Next up was a make-up test of sorts and while there's no denying that the video sent out by director Todd Phillips was nicely put together, it didn't do Phoenix's Joker justice and he looked pretty lame and a far cry from what fans were hoping for. Whether it was just an early video or fan complaints have been taken on board in the days that followed is hard to say but he does look great in those set photos.

Honestly, though, had those been our actual first look, I think he may have ranked #1 in this list!

 

Jack Nicholson - Batman



Social media didn't exist when this image was revealed but there was still some backlash from fans (most of that was directed at Michael Keaton being cast as Batman, however). Most of the complaints were aimed at Jack Nicholson's weight but for the most part, there wasn't that much to moan about.

He was dressed in bright colours, had the green hair and make-up, and Tim Burton had gone to great lengths to even give him that twisted smile (something none of the other Jokers on this list 
have had). He's very much a product of his time but this sneak peek definitely did a lot to generate discussion. 
 

Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight



There were two first looks at Heath Ledger's version of The Joker. The first came in the form of a blurry image which confirmed that he would have a lot in common with his comic book counterpart, while the next was a full on face reveal which didn't receive a particularly positive response at the time.

As that was his "unveiling" so to speak, it's that photo which I'll focus on here. Sure, this Joker didn't look much like his comic book counterpart but it was so different that it was hard not to be equal parts confused, excited, and impressed. Little did we know at the time what greatness would follow.

It's also worth pointing out that this first look didn't veer into ridiculousness like Leto's tattoos or seemingly pay homage to something from the past as Phoenix's Cesar Romero lookalike does. Which of these do you think was the best Joker reveal? Share your thoughts with us on that in the usual place. 

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Vanillain
Vanillain - 10/17/2019, 9:04 AM
Spagett
Spagett - 10/17/2019, 9:08 AM
What's so hard about lipstick that goes to a point either sidre of the corners of his mouth, regular yellowish teeth, and making Jared actually smile rather than scowling all the time. They went out of their way to make him look like garbage. Tattoos were an awful call.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 10/17/2019, 9:14 AM
At this point, I’m surprised his grill didnt have HAHA engraved on the tops and bottoms. There’s probably some concept art out there of it.

While you’re at it, shave HAHA into his hair too.
SpideyPuffsMJ
SpideyPuffsMJ - 10/17/2019, 9:16 AM
My God I didn't think it could get any worse. Whyyyyyyyyyy did so many people sign off on this? How ridiculously stupid and just awful. It's cool to do something different but this is the completely wrong direction to go. Leto's Joker is going to baffle people for decades and will age so very poorly.
RageDriver2401
RageDriver2401 - 10/17/2019, 9:18 AM
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 10/17/2019, 9:20 AM
Wrong one.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 10/17/2019, 9:20 AM
Oh Jesus. It gets even WORSE. 🤤 [frick] that shitty movie.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 10/17/2019, 9:21 AM
Doomed from the start.

Also, you guys are nasty! >:(
MrSocko
MrSocko - 10/17/2019, 9:26 AM
Ledger still holds the crown.
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