Jared Leto's portrayal of the Joker and Suicide Squad remains one of the most polarizing adaptations of the character often criticized for its flamboyant style and controversial tattoos which many fans found off-putting his commitment to method acting was so extreme that he never broke character during filming resulting in co-star Will Smith claiming he never actually met Leto blah blah blah despite his significant preparation and a unique take on the joker as a Crime Boss much of Leto's performance was ultimately cut from the fin film leaving viewers with a limited glimpse of his interpretation his version also coincided with the introduction of Harley Quinn as a central character further complicating The Narrative surrounding his role in the film