Who Played the Joker in Suicide Squad
Jared Leto portrayed the Joker in the 2016 film Suicide Squad. He played a manipulative, tattooed version of the character who leads a gang of villains and has a complicated relationship with Harley Quinn.
Jared Leto's Joker in the DCEU
Leto's performance was part of the DC Extended Universe. His Joker appeared in Suicide Squad and was referenced in other DCEU projects, including brief scenes in Suicide Squad on Wikipedia.
Other Actors Who Have Played the Joker
While Leto is the Joker in Suicide Squad, other actors have portrayed the character in different films. Jack Nicholson played the Joker in Batman (1989), Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008), and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019).
Why Jared Leto Was Cast as the Joker
Director David Ayer chose Jared Leto for his intense and unconventional approach to the role. Leto prepared by sending unusual props to cast members and focusing on a chaotic, unpredictable version of the Joker.
