If comparing the various risks and gambles taken by Marvel and DC, Suicide Squad is probably on a par with Guardians of the Galaxy. It's a team of relatively unknown characters but played by an all-star cast that could payoff huge at the box office. And one of those stars audiences are going to turn out in droves to see is Jared Leto, if only to see how he approaches the role of the Joker, who has been played memorably by Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger on the big screen.
The latest issue of Empire not only features new photos from the film, it also has a few quotes from the cast commenting on their characters. Leto, on the other hand, commented on what he went through defining the character in his own way and not following what came before...
“I took a pretty deep dive. But this was a unique opportunity and I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way. It was fun playing those psychological games. But at the same time, it was very painful, like giving birth out of my prick-hole. It’s something different. If you don’t break rules, you’re not going to strike new ground.”
Joel Kinnaman on Rick Flag: "Flag is the highest level operator working for the government. He's had lots of friends die and has killed many, many people. Deadshot gives him the most problems. Harley is easily distracted, but up for following orders if it means destroying things..."
Karen Fukuhara on Katana: "She has morals and codes. She's can also slice through hundreds of people without taking a breath."
Adam Beach on Slipknot: "He's formidable. He can climb anything. And he hangs people for a living. I joke that he was caught strangling Wonder Woman. I downloaded this app called Grog Knots. Now I could tie up a horse."
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje on Killer Croc: "He's a cannibal with rage issues. Although he only eats the most talented people. He's picky."
Jay Hernandez on Diablo: "Most of these guys are happy to get out there and kill people, but he just wants to stay out of the fight."
Jai Courtney on Captain Boomerang: "He's an absolute bogan, in the purest sense. Dave's first instruction was, 'Find your inner shitbag.'"
Also starring Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Cara Delevingne, and Scott Eastwood, Suicide Squad opens August 5th 2016 directed by David Ayer.
