With Suicide Squad's release under a month away, a huge weight befalls Jared Leto as he brings The Joker to the big screen for the first time since Heath Ledgers iconic portrayal in 2008's The Dark Knight. It's made The Joker one of the most anticipated characters of the summer and with good reason, according to Suicide Squad's producer. "Jared has been doing some amazing, transformative work in this movie.