Leto 's next film was the 2009 science fiction drama '' Mr. Nobody '' , directed by Jaco Van Dormael . He portrayed the title role of Nemo Nobody , the last mortal on Earth after the human race has achieved quasi-immortality . His role required him to play various versions of his character , from 34 to 118 years old , spending six hours daily for the full make-up and adopting the voice of an old-aged man . '' Mr. Nobody '' premiered at the 2009 Venice Film Festival . Critical response praised the film 's artistry and Leto 's performance . Boyd van Hoeij from '' Variety '' felt that " his acting talent really comes into full view in his scenes as the last dying man on Earth . Despite too much old-age makeup , Leto nevertheless infuses the character with some real raw emotional power ; " while Bruce Kirkland of '' Toronto Sun '' claimed that Leto gave " a marvelously full-blooded , brain-spinning , tour-de-force performance . " In 2009 , Leto recruited scores of extras and all manner of surrealist street performers for the short film of " Kings and Queens " , which features a critical mass movement founded with forward-thinking and eco-conscious intentions , through Los Angeles at night . The short film premiered on November 9 , 2009 at the Montalban Theater in Los Angeles and was positively received . At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards , " Kings and Queens " received four nominations , including Video of the Year and Best Direction , and went on to win Best Rock Video . Thirty Seconds to Mars began their Into the Wild Tour in February 2010 and was among the hardest-working touring artists of the year
2010 MTV Video Music Awards
2010 MTV Video Music Awards
Jared Leto