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10 Actors Who Could Play Incredible Versions Of The Joker

The Joker might just be the best villain in all of fiction. I know that is a stretch, and some people may have some issues with that statement, but think about it. From his first appearance in the comics, to his debut on the campy show, to his most recent representation by the late Heath Ledger, he is a wildly varying villain.

In honor of the character’s 75th anniversary, director David Ayer Tweeted out the very first official image of Jared Leto as the Joker in Suicide Squad last night. As expected, it’s drastically different than anything we’ve seen in the past and a huge departure from both Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger’s version of the character. That being said, it’s pretty damn awesome and Leto has once again proven himself as an actor who’s capable of a tremendous physical transformation. Now that we've had some time to take in the character's new look and get acquainted with it, it's time to analyze it a bit further and see if there's any clues as to what Ayer has in store for us once his film hits theatres. Join us as we look at 5 key takeaways from this first official look at Jared Leto's Joker.

Daniel Day-Lewis

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What? A man can’t dream? I know the chance of Day-Lewis using his acting chops in a comic book movie seems very slim, but he is the greatest method actor alive, hands down. He also has a face that is just full of character. Eyes that look like they have seen so much and sunken cheeks that make him look like he is always on the verge of starving himself to death.

There is also the simple fact that NO ONE can be as intimidating as Daniel Day-Lewis. I mean, Bill the Butcher from Gangs of New York? Think about that level of manic energy applied to The Joker. Even bits of his character from There Will Be Blood would be perfect. A man on a mission, with little to no regard for who or what stands in his way.

Aside from the simple fact that we all know this is just me dreaming out loud, we also need to factor in risks for method actors who take this part. I know that sounds silly, but a guy like Daniel Day-Lewis BECOMES every character he plays. The last time someone did that with the Joker, it killed him.

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