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[Veelk]

While a good murderous joker story often makes for the best Batman stories, it always struck me as odd that people try to envision the Joker as pure chaos, a personality that changes its form so often that it's hard pressed to say that the Joker has a personality at all...

when in actuality, he's always the evil murderous clown.

I remember reading this one joker story where he kidnapped a bunch of talk show people and set up his usual stuff about how he was going to kill them, only to play practical jokes on them instead while they're sitting there terrified and sweating. That is chaos. Fucking with people doesn't necessarily entail actually hurting them, and it's always when the joker is NOT out to kill someone that he's usually at his most tense and suspenseful.

Good on Jared Leto for putting effort into his character, but his joker isn't ringing true for me from the trailers. I'm hoping there is more to him than "I'm going to obviously murder you, but laugh while I do it, how fun and original!"

 

[Raistlin]

Yep, actor doin his job. There is nothing wrong with any of this. People just love to tell celebrities to "shut up already" as if they're saying these things unprompted into the ether. It's an interview, he's answering a question.

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[Currygan]

rofl

 

[Aselith]

What the hell are people complaining about, he was in an interview and and answered some questions when asked. I don't give a fuck what he does to prepare and research(well i find it funny), somehow this is "diminishing enthusiam?" what the fuck?

tbh it's essentially Heath Ledger all over again. Dude gives you some insight into his process and it's like, "I KNEW IT, HE'S GONNA SUCK! TRYHARD"

 

[marrec]

We get it Jared, you vape.

 

[Aselith]

We get it Jared, you vape.

A Joker that vapes is a Joker we can hate

 

[Puppen]

The problem here is just that Leto already has a reputation for being a completely phony douchebag off-camera, so this just comes off as posing to look cool rather than him doing anything genuine for the role. I don't think he has a genuine bone in his body, but he's a decent actor. Ledger on the other hand always came across as a real guy with real troubles, which sadly led to his death.

 

[FStop7]

A Joker who wears silken Goku shirts and vapes his own laughing gas.

 

[Gnome Scat]

That's a bit much...

 

[old manatee]

chill out Jordan.

 

[G-Bus]

Eh, what ever. Don't care how he prepared. I mean, kudos for the hard work?

Only matters if it's good.

Trailer makes it look awful imo.

 

[DecoReturns]

You know most of you guys wouldn't hear what Jared had to say about his method acting if it wasn't posted on Gaf.


You guys should read about some of Daniel Day Lewis Method acting stories, there pretty great

 

[RecRoulette]

The more I read about Leto's methods, the more I'm worried about his take being "Just a prank, bro" Joker.

 

[213372bu]

You know most of you guys wouldn't hear what Jared had to say about his method acting if it wasn't posted on Gaf.

It actually pops up on my phone regularly.

Just got saw this earlier than usual because I finished up watching the Mega64 podcast VoD.

 

[Currygan]

You know most of you guys wouldn't hear what Jared had to say about his method acting if it wasn't posted on Gaf.

well, but it did get posted, so what?

 

[DecoReturns]

Daniel Day-Lewis is still more extreme then Leto.

Well was, don't think he's acted since Lincoln, which I felt wasn't all that great of a performance. Good but Joaquin Phoenix was better

 

[Aselith]

Terrance Howard is method af too

http://youtu.be/aPIDBEaoov4

 

[QuantumBro]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

 

[ThoseDeafMutes]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

I hope that's true, omg.

 

[DecoReturns]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

This is great. Sounds like something Jack's Joker would do

 

[Spinifex]

I imagine other actors on the set of this see Leto approaching them and mutter to themselves 'for fucks sake what now'

 

[Lebron]

I like Leto but not a big fan of this version of Joker they're doing. But judging by Snyder's efforts, doesn't really seem like "faithful" is on their check list with their universe. Guess we just got to deal.

 

[Discotheque]

jared leto is a cornball. his joker, gaudy trash tattoos and all, looks fantastic though. you can already see how entertaining he will be in those short clips.

this guy won't break the streak of Joker being the gawd in live action comic book villainy.

it's best to ignore this guy's interviews, even before he was the joker he's been a cheese. just be thankful DDL didn't take the part (as if he would be in some comic stuff anyways). dude would probably stab somebody to death on set.

 

[Hindenblewp]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

If true, this is one of the best things I have ever read.

 

[Dalek]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

Oh wow. I take back everything I said about him-this is amazing.

 

[Lebron]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

I retract my previous post

 

[Nudull]

This is a sign. Wild Wild West 2 finally confirmed!

 

[obin_gam]

I like Leto but not a big fan of this version of Joker they're doing. But judging by Snyder's efforts, doesn't really seem like "faithful" is on their check list with their universe. Guess we just got to deal.

Tell me. What's a faithful Joker?

 

[iPaul93]

What's with all the Jared hate?I think he's going to be a great Joker.

 

[Apt101]

He really is such a great actor.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

I hope this is true because it is fantastic.

 

[daniels]

This whole joker nonsense thing that gets used as PR by the actor playing the clown is getting more and more laughable....at least it fits "Look at the edgy "dark" PR we got isnt it amazing?!"

 

[Strangelove77]

Looks like the return of arrogant Leto, guys. For shame.

#notmyJoker
#supportdcfilms
#Nintendomagic

 

[Cuburt]

Well if Leto goes crazy from trying so hard to pull off some sort of iconic Joker, maybe that will actually help him in the role, right? Right??

FTR, Leto's Joker is the end result of all years of the Ledger/Nolan worship. Just as Batman created his worst enemy, the fans created this Joker. They are the reason Leto feels the need to send co-stars used condoms and anal beads. He's fan fiction run amuck. He's cosplay mash up incarnate.

 

[kswiston]

With ASBAR, it's best to just nod and try not to ask too many questions.

Swastika tits was in The Dark Knight Returns as well if I am remembering right.

 

[Discotheque]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

This is pretty hilarious. If it's true it better be in the blooper reel

 

[TheOMan]

I'm sorry jared but Joker isn't about violence

he's about chaos

f- back to school

Exactly. I hope he misspoke :/

 

[Cuburt]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

I guess we know what all the reshoots are for now.

He sacrifices so much for his art, he even sacrifices other people's art.

 

[Puppen]

My favorite Leto story from the set so far is him dressing up like a cowboy (toy pistols and all), then interrupting one of Will Smith's scenes by walking into it and singing Wild, Wild, West.

Really hope they release this shit as extras on blu ray.

Ok that's legit hilarious so I doubt it's true

 

[Kibbles]

I wish that Will Smith story was true lmao

 

[Toothless]

Based off his several interviews on the matter, I feel like Jared Leto is Kylo Ren as Heath Ledger is Darth Vader.

Hopefully Leto-Joker is as good a villain as Kylo.

 

[JJD]

Jared's Joker is the only thing keeping me interested in the cinematic DC Universe.

I'm not expecting to be blow away, but I bet it will be fun. The guy is a good actor.

I bet SS will make bank.

 

[SirCheese]

I'm not convinced until he goes to Klaus Kinski levels of method acting.

 

[Nightbird]

I mean, I bet Leto probably listened to talented bands before he started 30 Seconds to Mars too

Hey, This is War was a good Album!

 

[T-0800]

He should read the words on the page and I don't know.....act.

Anthony Hopkins on method acting
“It’s a pain in the a**. Who the hell wants to be with some miserable grump because he wants to get his performance right, so you have to call him this or call him that? It’s so boring. I’ve been with actors like that and they’re a pain in the a**, they really are. They’re unpleasant to work with and I don’t think they’re always that good either. I’ve worked with some awkward customers, fortunately not too many. I go out of my way never to work with them again.”

 

[Discotheque]

He should read the words on the page and I don't know.....act.

Anthony Hopkins on method acting
“It’s a pain in the a**. Who the hell wants to be with some miserable grump because he wants to get his performance right, so you have to call him this or call him that? It’s so boring. I’ve been with actors like that and they’re a pain in the a**, they really are. They’re unpleasant to work with and I don’t think they’re always that good either. I’ve worked with some awkward customers, fortunately not too many. I go out of my way never to work with them again.”

can't be so binary on that. there's plenty of method actors who were incredible too.

 

[Cuburt]

can't be so binary on that. there's plenty of method actors who were incredible too.

Most of the quote is talking about how they are a pain in the ass to work with.

I'd be willing to bet it's true 100% of the time, so they'd better be fucking incredible if they want to keep working in the industry.

 

[Exodust]

Death in the Family is fucking atrocious.

Do you mean Death Of The Family?

 

[LyleLanley]

Is anyone else worried that his performance is going to be too good?

 

[Froli]

This stories from Jared Leto feels like a parody of Heath Ledgers method acting.