re: Suicide squad trailer has surpassed BvS in total views

The Joker character has been rather blessed by who has performed him. That's pretty amazing when you think about it. We always say, "I'd love to see this character, but they will probably frick it up." The Joker is a villain that looks like a clown for christ sake

Many people liked Jack Nicholson's Joker. Mark Hamill is beloved for his Joker in the animated series. Heath Ledger is basically a legend for his role as Joker, regardless of his death. I think people are excited to see what Leto can do because he has proven himself, and the character has almost always been successfully portrayed.

Perhaps that will change one day when someone goes too far trying to make their own take, but for now, the past really gets people who are noncomic folks interested.