Jared Leto has been rumored to be in the running for Marvel’s Doctor Strange, but now it looks like he’s currently being eyed as The Joker in Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad adaptation.

Oscar winner Jared Leto has been the talk of the town since his big win for his role in Dallas Buyers Club this past year, and he’s been rumored for many great roles in multiple superhero films. Now he’s reportedly being eyed to play The Joker in DC’s villain team-up film Suicide Squad.

The report comes from The Wrap, who suggest that Leto is looking at playing a key role in Suicide Squad which “could prove to be The Joker.” We all know The Joker from Batman’s universe, which we’ll be seeing next in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Suicide Squad is being directed by David Ayer, who helmed the recent WWII film with Brad Pitt titled Fury. There have also been other rumors concerning Suicide Squad which include Jesse Eisenberg playing Lex Luthor in the film, along with Will Smith, Tom Hardy, and Margot Robbie.

Whether the reports are true or not, isn’t exactly relevant, as it seems Leto is aiming to be part of a superhero film in the next few years. Ever since the Doctor Strange rumors began, we’ve loved the idea of Leto joining a comic book movie due most recently to his stellar performance in Dallas Buyers Club.

Since then Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly been set to star in Marvel’s Doctor Strange, and while they weren’t willing to confirm the news recently, we have a feeling Cumberbatch will star in Marvel’s adaptation.

Obviously The Joker role was last played by the incredible Heath Ledger, who won a posthumous Academy Award for his role in The Dark Knight, and taking over the role would be a daunting task for any actor. Personally, we think Leto could do a great job with the character, and we definitely want to see him in a superhero film of some sort.

In a recent interview with THR Leto said, “I do [have my eye on one project in particular]. I am excited about what’s happening, there are incredible opportunities and I’m very grateful for them. I’m looking forward to making films again now that the tour is wrapping up. It’s going to be an exciting 2015.” He was very secretive about the project saying, “I’ve sworn to keep my mouth shut but I think that very shortly there will be something to talk about, that’s for sure.”

It’s interesting that this interview happened less than 24-hours prior to this new report coming out, so we wouldn’t be surprised to find out later that he is talking about this role as it would be a very unique experience for the talented actor.

Suicide Squad is essentially a supervillain film which isn’t very well known, and it would be wise to get an actor who is fresh in the mind of average moviegoers in an attempt to bring in their fanbase. Not to mention, Leto has a massive fanbase from his rock band 30 Second to Mars, where he is the lead singer.

We look forward to finding out which character Jared Leto ends up playing, as we think he could bring something different to what could become a repetitive genre over the next few years.