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10 Actors Who Could Play Incredible Versions Of The Joker

The Joker might just be the best villain in all of fiction. I know that is a stretch, and some people may have some issues with that statement, but think about it. From his first appearance in the comics, to his debut on the campy show, to his most recent representation by the late Heath Ledger, he is a wildly varying villain.

In honor of the character’s 75th anniversary, director David Ayer Tweeted out the very first official image of Jared Leto as the Joker in Suicide Squad last night. As expected, it’s drastically different than anything we’ve seen in the past and a huge departure from both Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger’s version of the character. That being said, it’s pretty damn awesome and Leto has once again proven himself as an actor who’s capable of a tremendous physical transformation. Now that we've had some time to take in the character's new look and get acquainted with it, it's time to analyze it a bit further and see if there's any clues as to what Ayer has in store for us once his film hits theatres. Join us as we look at 5 key takeaways from this first official look at Jared Leto's Joker.

Sharlto Copley

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An amazing actor is an amazing actor, no matter who they play. Though most would never recognize Sharlto Copley in public, he is a remarkable actor with a massive scope and the true ability to chameleon every role he plays. Though perhaps most well known for his starring turn in the amazing District 9, there is much more to this South African actor than just slowly turning into a bug.

He actually has played batshit (see what I did there) insane villains in quite a few movies (Elysium, to name one), and I think he could bring elements to the Joker that some American actors would not be able to.

Hell, depending on which lore you follow, the Joker has a ton of different origins. How about giving us a Joker with an accent we cannot quite identify? Make him suave, yet always one inch away from snapping. It would a whole different direction for the villian, and I bet it would be awesome.

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