Jared Leto had 'no idea' about pandemic and no one is surprised

Jared Leto took to Twitter on Tuesday, stating that he had “no idea” there was a pandemic. Emerging from his own self-isolation to learn the rest of the world was also self-isolating must have been a shock.The Oscar-winning actor learned about the world-altering COVID-19 pandemic when he returned to civilization after hitting up the desert for a 12-day silent retreat. But is anyone really surprised? His previous proclivity towards the bizarre has given him a reputation that weird antics are to be expected. Remember the 2019 Met Gala when he carried a replica of his own head? We do. *shudders*[video_embed id='1922670']RELATED: How celebs are dealing with COVID-19[/video_embed]This news isn't all that shocking, TBH. The 48-year old Suicide Squad actor previously admitted to being “raised by hippies,” so it would make sense that being oblivious to life-altering headlines that have been streaming non-stop for weeks would be a thing that happened to Jared Leto.https://twitter.com/JaredLeto/status/1239785965033418752Leto went on to tweet, “Walked out yesterday to a very different world. One that’s been changed forever. Mind blowing - to say the least.”Mind-blowing indeed.Reactions to Leto’s bewilderment ranged from sympathetic to downright disturbed.

You didn’t know there was a virus spreading around the world since January because you were meditating for 12 days in the desert?!?! ?? pic.twitter.com/eevQxMeuMQ

— ᗰIᗩ ᗯᗩᒪᒪᗩᑕE ღ (@Grunge_Girl7) March 17, 2020

thank you sir and you stay safe as well

— i just spit out my weed smoke scoob (@sexualjumanji) March 17, 2020

But Leto isn’t known for his run-of-the-mill practices, taking his method acting techniques to extreme lengths while filming Suicide Squad. According to reports, Leto wouldn’t break character during the entire time filming in Toronto, and reportedly sent “character gifts” to his co-workers. Among them was Margot Robbie, who received a rat from her co-star.Leto’s next Marvel film, Morbius, casts him as a living vampire in a Spider-Man antihero-like mold. The titular character, Dr. Michael Morbius, is a scientist suffering from a rare blood disease who attempts to cure himself with a strain of vampirism. This turns him into a creature with increased speed, echolocation and strength. And of course, an insatiable thirst for blood. You know, vampire stuff.Other stars who have taken to social media about the pandemic have expressed concern over the situation, and given messages of hope and solidarity. John Legend gave an Instagram Live concert, because we love him. Kristen Bell reposted tips on how to teach your kids about germs, and Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are donating $1M to Canadian and U.S. food banks.

Taking a brief hiatus to get more drunk and will be live on the cravingsbychrissyteigen insta shortly! https://t.co/pVxUa6o0vG

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) March 17, 2020

In a final tweet about the new world that he is only now finding out about, Leto sent warm wishes to all his 4.4M followers.[video_embed id='1924159']RELATED: The dos and don'ts of self-isolation and quarantine[/video_embed]