Jared Leto Compares The Joker To Shakespeare
Thou art a villain.
Billboard yesterday, the Oscar-winning Dallas Buyers Club star chose his words very, very carefully. Avoiding any giveaways that would get your average comic book geek giddy with excitement, he discussed how hes going to approach the role, whilst admitting that hell actually be gaining weight when he takes on the Clown Prince of Crime. "Do you mind if I eat a little? I'm trying to gain a lot of weight. It means I have to eat every couple of hours -- and I'm terrible at eating a lot. Probably trying to avoid getting any crumbs in his hair and still looking like a damn angel whilst doing so, Leto then shared his thoughts on the character that will be play a fairly valuable part in the approaching villain team-up. "The opportunity to take on this nearly Shakespearean character -- that's what graphic novels and comic books are becoming, right? this beautiful disaster of a character -- what a big challenge." Comparing the comic book genre to the bards work might seem a bit overdramatic, but considering the drama fuelled between Gothams most feared villain and its lead protector over the years, its not hard to accept. Some of DCs greatest stories have revolved around the Bat and the Jokers endless struggle, going on to make way for what many consider one of the greatest films ever made. The fact that Leto is even making this comparison should suggest positive signs of the award-winning actors fascination with the role. Then theres the weight gain. Considering that Letos build is in line with the Jokers most familiar physique, does he really need to pile on the pounds, or should he be more focussed on the levels of crazy hes going to have to get through to become one of the most notorious bad guys in comic book history? Who knows, he could already have that in the bag. Well have to wait and see when he joins Will Smith, Jai Courtney, Margot Robbie, Cara Delevingne, Olivia Wilde and the recently added Joel Kinnaman in Suicide Squad when it arrives August 5, 2016.