Why Jared Leto initially turned down his acclaimed role in 'The Little Things' The Oscar-winning actor chats to Margaret Gardiner about stepping out of his comfort zone for his latest film, the value of silence, and more 11 April 2021 - 00:00 By Margaret Gardiner Jared Leto in 'The Little Things'. Image: Warner Bros "It really was a walk on the wild side ... on the dark side of the moon," says Jared Leto of his Golden Globe-nominated role in The Little Things, a taut movie starring three Oscar winners: Leto, who plays Albert Sparma, a serial murder suspect, and Denzel Washington and Rami Malek, who play the detectives on his trail.