Singer/actor Jared Leto is reportedly in talks to follow in the footsteps of Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger by playing The Joker in upcoming supervillain film Suicide Squad.
Ryan Gosling was initially approached about the part, but was unwilling to sign on for a multi-movie deal, according to TheWrap.com.
Tom Hardy and Will Smith are also rumoured to be in negotiations to join the cast, while The Wolf of Wall Street's Margot Robbie has reportedly signed on to play The Joker's girlfriend Harley Quinn, according to Collider.com.
Jesse Eisenberg will also reportedly make an appearance as his new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice character Lex Luthor.
Fury's David Ayer will direct the movie, which will be based on the comic book series about a group of supervillains who are given a chance to redeem themselves in a deadly mission.
The film is slated to hit US theatres on August 5, 2016.
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