Is Jared Leto’s Joker really Robin? Suicide Squad director David Ayer finally speaks out
SUICIDE SQUAD director David Ayer has addressed rumours Jared Leto’s Joker is really Batman’s sidekick Robin aka Jason Todd.
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Fans have long suspected The Joker is really Jason Todd, the first Robin
DC fans previously made the claim after Robin’s graffitied costume was shown in the Batcave in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
The damaged superhero suit had the words: “Joke’s on you Batman”, but it was the bullet holes that caused the biggest stur.
Some theorists believe the marks on the costume match those on the Joker’s upper body.
Finally Suicide Squad’s director has spoken out on the rumours in a recent interview…
Robin's suit in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Ayer was asked what the most ridiculous rumour he had heard was.
He said: “That the Joker is Jason Todd. It ain’t the case. He’s not.”
While this may come as a disappointment to some fans, the director was adamant that he’s listening.
He added: “More than anything it’s about the fans.
“You can have your vision but you have to listen to the fans. I grew up as a fan, reading the comics.
“The movie is going to give the fans what they want.”
Suicide Squad has been given a 15 certificate
The bizarre doll was spotted at Comic-Con last weekend
Another rumour that’s caught fans’ attention is that The Joker dresses as Batman in Suicide Squad because of a recently released toy.
The doll was spotted at San Diego Comic-Con and clearly labelled: “The Joker (Batman Imposter Version).”
Suicide Squad has received a 15 rating in the UK because of excessive violence, moderate sexual references and regular F-bombs.
Suicide Squad is released in UK cinemas on August 5, 2016.