He's a very serious Joker: Green-haired Jared Leto pouts for a selfie at the park on break from filming Suicide Squad 

By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com

Published: 12:52 EST, 3 August 2015 | Updated: 14:02 EST, 3 August 2015

He's thrown himself into the role of The Joker by dying his hair neon green, and it seems Jared Leto is a big fan of the unusual look.

On Sunday, the 43-year-old appeared to snap selfies of himself when he unwound at a park in New York City. 

Jared showed off his sculpted arms in a tattered Enfants Riches Déprimés tank top as he attempted to achieve the best angle on his camera.

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Green with envy? Jared Leto showed off his sculpted arms in a tattered white tank top as he snapped selfies in a park in New York City on Sunday

Green with envy? Jared Leto showed off his sculpted arms in a tattered white tank top as he snapped selfies in a park in New York City on Sunday

When Jared wasn't admiring his appearance, the actor took a break from the quiet with a quick phone call.

The star appeared to grow animated as he sat on the bench during his chat, clutching his sunglasses and a black hat.  

Jared also enjoyed a brisk stroll through the city, where he no doubt stood out thanks to his vibrant hair colour and flashy tie-dye trousers.   

Let's chat! Leto took a break from the quiet with a phone call

Let's chat! Leto took a break from the quiet with a phone call

The city outing was certain to be a welcome break from filming Suicide Squad for Jared, who seems to have dedicated himself to accurately portraying the iconic villain.

His co-star Jai Courtney, who is playing fellow Squad member Captain Boomerang, recently said Jared has been staying in character even when they are not filming.

The Aussie hunk told MTV while promoting Terminator: Genisys: 'I don't know how you measure that these days. I haven't seen him, since we started working, out-of-character, let's put it that way.'

Determined to attract attention? In addition to his neon green hair, Jared was impossible to miss with his tie-dye trousers

Determined to attract attention? In addition to his neon green hair, Jared was impossible to miss with his tie-dye trousers

He also said of Jared's take on the role: 'I don't think any of us are naïve to the pressure he's under. It's not something I've talked about with him, but I've seen him working and it's cool man.' 

The film, the latest cash-in on the big screen comic adaptation craze, is centred around a secret government agency who recruits imprisoned supervillains to perform missions swapped for clemency.

The movie also stars Jai Courtney, Scott Eastwood, Joel Kinnaman, Common, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jay Hernandez, Adam Beach and Ike Barinholtz.

Suicide Squad, directed by David Ayer, is set for release on 5 August of 2016.  

Throwing himself to the task! Leto's Suicide Squad co-star Jai Courtney revealed of the Dallas Buyers Club star, 'I haven't seen him, since we started working, out-of-character'

Throwing himself to the task! Leto's Suicide Squad co-star Jai Courtney revealed of the Dallas Buyers Club star, 'I haven't seen him, since we started working, out-of-character'

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