lex luthor

The rumors can end, it's not Bryan Cranston. Instead Jesse Eisenberg from The Social Network and Zombieland is joining Zack Snyder's cast as Superman arch-villain Lex Luthor. He seems a little young, small and not bald to play the part, but then again I never thought Gene Hackman could do it either.

Rounding out the casting news, veteran actor, Jeremy Irons (from everything ever made) has been cast as Bruce Wayne's stalwart butler, Alfred. This is much less shocking and pretty alright in my book.

What do you think? Good Choices?

Here is the synopsis in question:

At long last, see Batman and Superman square off against each other in 'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice', an epic superhero showdown which will change both their lives forever. Clark Kent doesn't trust Gotham's mysterious masked vigilante. Bruce Wayne doesn't trust the alien who nearly destroyed Metropolis. And Lex Luthor, who hates Superman more than anyone, is manipulating both of them for his own twisted ends. Choose your side: the Man of Steel or the Dark Knight? Learn the answer to the age-old question - who would win? - in 'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice'.

via Odeon

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Lost alumn, Terry O'Quinn, is rumored to be on Zack Snyder's shortlist to play genius villain, Lex Luthor. The casting rumors abound on this project, but this one is actually interesting.

The previous Lex Luthor rumor was Breaking Bad star, Bryan Cranston. Either of these actors would be interesting.

Jesse Eisenberg talks about what it was like to play Lex Luthor but he still can't reveal the secret of what's underneath that awful hair.  

An international trailer has also been released recently for Batman v Superman that shows some new footage: