David Ayer’s SUICIDE SQUAD has quickly become a comic book film a lot of people have on their radar for next year, adapting the DC Comics titles that puts supervillains in the spotlight. One of the reasons folks are getting excited is Ayer and the cast building hype on social media, posting Twitter images and talking it up in interviews. One of the most anticipated character concepts for the fans is seeing what Jared Leto will look like as The Joker… and now Ayer has revealed just that. See his Tweet below, and scroll down for a enlargeable look of the image. Trying to update The Joker isn’t an easy task, as Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger both brought such iconic performances to the role in their respective Batman movie appearances. But this is an interesting take, utitlizing tattoos and some pretty messed up teeth. Leto’s Joker will appear alongside Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jai Courtney, Joel Kinnaman, Cara Delevingne, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jay Hernandez, Viola Davis, Adam Beach, Jim Parrack and Ike Barinholtz. Of course the real thrill will be seeing all of these folks in costume, which may still be a way off.
The Suicide Squad wishes you a Happy Anniversary Mr. J! #Joker75 #SuicideSquad @WarnerBrosEnt @DCComics pic.twitter.com/LZXz0x947Q
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) April 25, 2015
Outside of the cast, there’s still a lot of mystery surrounding the movie. Some rumors indicate it could be set during the same time period as BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE, which opens in March of 2016. With Batman in that film and The Joker in this one, it might make sense to have at least some layer of crossover with the two projects, but both films are pretty full of characters as it is. Previously Warner Bros. president Greg Silverman was quoted to say “The Warner Bros. roots are deep on this one. We look forward to seeing this terrific ensemble, under David Ayer’s amazing guidance, give new meaning to what it means to be a villain and what it means to be a hero.” Are you looking forward to SUICIDE SQUAD? Tell us in the comments below.
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Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
