Jared Leto’s Joker‑like commitment to his role as Skeletor is making headlines on the set of Masters of the Universe. The actor’s daily surprises have drawn comparisons to his infamous method‑acting as the Joker in Suicide Squad.
Leto’s Blood‑Streaked Look
Director Travis Knight told ScreenRant that Leto would arrive each day with a new, unsettling twist. The most memorable was covering his face with a smeary, blood‑like makeup while wearing Skeletor’s prosthetic suit. Knight explained, “He didn’t want the other actors to see Jared; he wanted them to see something scary.” The effect was meant to heighten the villain’s menace before the CGI skull replaces his face in post‑production.
Method Acting Echoes from Joker
The blood stunt revives memories of Leto’s Joker era, when he sent a pig’s corpse and other unsettling gifts to co‑stars on Suicide Squad. Those stories, reported by E! News, cemented his reputation for immersive, sometimes extreme, preparation.
While the tactics may seem extreme, they serve a clear purpose: to create a Skeletor that lingers in audience memory long after the film’s release. For fans of the He‑Man franchise, Leto’s willingness to “swing for the fences” adds a fresh layer of intrigue to a beloved villain.
Overall, the on‑set anecdotes highlight how Leto continues to blur the line between performance and persona, offering a glimpse into the lengths some actors will go to embody their characters.
Source: ComingSoon.net
