‘Suicide Squad 2’ Cast Rumors: Jared Leto Could Quit Joker Role as He Tells Warner to ‘F**k ‘Em?'

"Suicide Squad" was met with harsh criticism but was nevertheless accepted by the fans as it swept the box office by storm. However, Jared Leto is not taking the harsh words lightly.

In a report from Batman News, Leto was described as very disappointed with how his scenes as the Joker were cut from the film and also, the film itself. One fan gave this description (not the actual quotes) of Leto in a Q and A session with fans of his band, Thirty Seconds to Mars.

"He was very honest about the film this weekend; his disappointment in what he's learned of the theatrical cut (he's still not seen the film); feeling sort of tricked into being a part of something that had been pitched to him very differently; thinking it would've been more artistic than what it became; feeling overwhelmed by the hate regarding the look and choices."

The topic also shifted to stipulations in his contract with Warner-DC on how he's not allowed to engage in hazardous activities like rock climbing. His answer was a straight "F**k 'em!" (video in link).

Does this mean that Leto is quitting his role as the Joker? It was not exactly stated but that seems to be the implication. How would Warner react to this?

Even with the "rotten" reviews of the film, fans still went in droves to see the film propelling it to record breaking(for the month of August) box office returns.

For most of the cast, that was enough. Actors may get numb with criticism (Will Smith should be by now) and have more realistic expectations with their performances and the movie itself. This is basically how Smith responded with his statement from a Reuters report.

 "I think people had expectations that may have been different, but I'm excited for the fans to get to vote."

Director David Ayer had a similar view but also took a jab at the critics. "I made the movie for real people who live in the real world. I made the movie for people who actually love movies and go and see movies." 

Cara Delevingne (who plays Dr. June Moone and also her alter ego, the Enchantress) responded very simply, "the critics have been absolutely horrific, they're really, really horrible. You know, I just don't think they like superhero movies."

Delevingne's accusation is inaccurate, though. Critics loved Marvel's "Captain America" movies, "The Winter Soldier" and "Civil War."

Leto is different from most of the "mainstream" actors in Hollywood. While most would consider acting as a job, Leto views it as art. He has refused possibly lucrative projects in the past in favor of artistic, challenging roles. Many were actually surprised that he took on a superhero movie role especially since the contracts run for multiple films over extended time periods.

One might say that Warner swung for the fences with choosing Leto for the coveted role, and now the risk is real.