Jared Leto says he is confused with Warner Bros Studios' Joker movie plans.
Martin Scorsese will produce an origin story based around the iconic villain with Todd Phillips attached to direct.
The 45-year-old musician and actor starred as Batman's arch nemesis in "Suicide Squad" and is to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel as well as in a spin-off movie with Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) - both to be produced by the entertainment firm, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"I'm a little confused too. I love The Joker. He's a great character and really fun character to play. But it's a big universe and when you play The Joker, there's no ownership there.
"You have the honour of holding the baton for a little while and then passing it off. There are other films that are in development and I'm excited to see what comes from them," Leto says.
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