'Suicide Squad' Director David Ayer On Joker Differences Between His Vision & Studio’s Cut

David Ayer is expressing his desire for his version of the 2016 DC Studios film Suicide Squad to be released at some point. In the interim, he is taking the time to inform his supporters about the significant disparities between the portrayal of the Joker character by Jared Leto in his original vision and what ultimately made it to the big screen.

According to a post on X, Ayer states that the Joker in his cut is a formidable and intense presence, embodying the essence of a force of nature. He emphasizes that his version showcases a compelling story arc that profoundly impacts the entire film. In contrast, Ayer believes that in the studio's cut, the Joker is reduced to being a mere prop rather than a fully developed character.

Source: Deadline

Joker is formidable intense and a force of nature in my cut. Not unfocused and silly. In my cut he has a story arc that hangs powerfully over the entire film.

In the studio cut he’s a prop not a character. https://t.co/RspbQWLZjV

— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) December 17, 2023