The Craziest Moments On Set with Jared Leto

Leto adopted the full Method for his role as Rayon.Rayona transgender character inDallas Buyers ClubTo get into character, Jared Leto lost about 30-40 pounds, waxed his whole body (eyebrows included), and wore high heels. He wears a size 12.

Jared Leto isthe newest actor to play The Joker in the upcomingSuicide SquadHe saidhe is takinga deep dive into the character, which means playing practical jokes on castmates. "I did many things to build a dynamic, create surprise, and break down any walls," Leto said. He mailed the whole cast a dead pig with a creepy video. The cast accepted it, sending it back with love letters. Will Smith did not comment."That was a good gift because it united us as a group, then we became us against him."

Leto went to get intothe characteras a heroin addict forRequiem For A DreamHe lived on the streets for a time, andgave up sex for two months. That shows dedication.He gave up sex for two months. That shows dedication.

Jared Leto revealed a set secret fromFight Clubwhen he joined aReddit AMA: "Ed Norton swung too wide and hit my chin," he wrote. "It did not really bother me."

For Jared Leto, the job's physical needs include losing weight and gaining it back. He gained 62 poundsfor the filmChapter 27Chapter 27. Leto lost the weight fast after, using a diet of "lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and water."

Playing Junior inPanic RoomJared Leto did all his own stunts with Jodie Foster. Wonder if he did his own hair?

Leto might be pulling the pranks now, but director David Fincher restrained himself during the filming ofPanic Room. Jared Leto told that Fincher swapped a bag of tools for a bag of dildos for a scene with Forest Whitaker. "When Forest Whitaker dumped the bag of tools, we all got a surprise," he revealed.

Jared Letowill go to physical extremes for his roles. His projectsRequiem For A DreamandDallas Buyers Clubboth made him lose some weight. He warns amateurs against dieting for roles: "I basically stopped eating. When I started again, I ate less than 300 or 400 calories a day. That is not good for you, and you should not do it unless you are a professional."

Experiencing life through the character's eyes is part of getting into character. To get into themindset of Rayon, Leto dressed up fully—wig, makeup, heels, outfit—and visited Whole Foods.I went to Whole Foods Market just to look at the food; I wasn't eating much. People gave me three different looks. One asked, "What is that?" Another asked, "Who is that?" The third said, "I don't know what the fuck that is but I don't like it," he said.

Leto pulled a prank on the set ofJared Leto faced sexual assault accusations while getting ready for 'Suicide Squad'.Leto sent individual "gifts" to his costars, one being a used condom. Will Smith seemed fine with it, but the prank caused controversy. Some called it sexual assault. A recent op-ed stated,Some argue this case shows a misunderstanding of Method acting and what it means.

Leto'scharacterLeto's character tosses a gun back and forth with Marlon Wayans' character in aRequiemThe danger wasn't just acting. While filming, Leto threw the gun too hard and hit Wayans in the head.

Jared Leto's breakout moment came from playing crush-worthy Jordan Catalano on the '90s TV showMy So-Called LifeHe was only supposed to be a small character in the pilot. He felt unsure about playing a recurring role.Jordan CatalanoSince Jordan Catalano remains one of his most iconic roles, we think he made a good choice!