Jared Leto’s transformation as the Joker is finally complete.

The Oscar-winning actor is almost unrecognisable as the DC Comics villain, the role he will play in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad – and the director shared the image proudly on his Twitter account.

Along with green hair and crazy tattoos, Jared – who has cut off his long locks – also sports blacked-out teeth and a maniacal look for the photo.

The 43-year-old actor, who won a best supporting actor Oscar for his portrayal of transgender Rayon in Dallas Buyers Club, is amongst the star-studded cast for Suicide Squad.

Will Smith, Cara Delevingne, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis and Jai Courtney also star in the film, which has begun shooting in Toronto.

Suicide Squad, which is also written by David, will be released in August 2016.