The Suicide Squad: James Gunn explains why he didn’t bring back Jared Leto’s Joker
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy James Gunn has explained why he didn’t bring back Jared Leto’s Joker for the forthcoming DC film The Suicide Squad. Leto previously played Batman’s nemesis in the 2016 film Suicide Squad. You could come up with all new characters or you could keep all the same characters.’” Gunn was then asked about whether he explored bringing back Leto’s Joker or Will Smith, who played Deadshot in the 2016 film. He wouldn’t be helpful in that type of war situation.” Gunn claimed that he decided to refocus the film on Idris Elba’s character because he “really wanted to work with Idris”.