Jesse Eisenberg announced as Lex Luthor for the new "Superman vs. Batman" movie

[jamal99]

This looks more ****ed up every time they announce something new :lol:

Link - http://variety.com/2014/film/news/jesse-eisenberg-cast-as-lex-luthor-in-supermanbatman-jeremy-irons-set-as-alfred-1201079902/

[Jordan-esque]

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/9835/supreme4b400.jpg

Hey Lex!

Btw, Josh Halloway is rumored to also play Aquaman. This is getting wierder by the updates.

[brantonli]

Mark Zuckerberg is going to be Lex Luthor?

Damn, and I thought he was going to be content with just taking our privacy away...

[rezznor]

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19e9gvceh5ddgjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: this move is gonna be a trainwreck.

[magic chiongson]

well, he does look like the luthor from smallville. he pretty much plays the same character in all of his movies though, imagine michael cera or the guy from transformers playing luthor.

[rezznor]

well, he does look like the luthor from smallville. he pretty much plays the same character in all of his movies though, imagine michael cera or the guy from transformers playing luthor.
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19e9hc26uoajxpng/ku-medium.png

kinda looks like matt damon to me

[Rodmantheman]

You cast the little ***** kid from zombieland as lex fricking Luther!

[HardwoodLegend]

Nowhere for this movie to go but up now. It will exceed expectations.

[magic chiongson]

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19e9gvceh5ddgjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg


this one looks a bit like eisenberg

http://images.buddytv.com/articles/smallville/images/michael-rosenbaum.jpg

and yeah, the other pic looks like matt damon

[KingBeasley08]

Nowhere for this movie to go but up now. It will exceed expectations.
Only silver lining for me right now :oldlol:

[dunksby]

Will Jonah Hill be the Superman?

[magic chiongson]

Will Jonah Hill be the Superman?

no he will be playing a black superhero

[Levity]

wasnt there rumors that bryan cranston was going to play lex? or were those exactly what i called them, rumors?

[mr.big35]

They should just make this movie as a comedy

[alenleomessi]

will only watch if josh holloway is in it :applause:

[GASOL IS GOAT]

Loli Superhero>>>Superman and Batman

[Groovy Kat]

I think he could do a good job. I've liked him in every other movie he's been in.

[Levity]

They should just make this movie as a comedy

hopefully theyll cast rowan atkinson as alfred

[Bandito]

Lets see how it unravels. I remember when people where whining about the Brokeback mountain actor playing the joker...

[Jordan-esque]

Moviegoers would love to see Superman beating up a billionaire kid.

:lol

[CeilingFan#1]

BREAKING NEWS: Michael Cera has been cast as Darkseid.

[ZeN]

I like Jesse but this move is just illogical.. If its at all good, its going to be a drastically different lex than anything seen before.


Damn this movie is gonna suck..

[DonDadda59]

I like Jesse but this move is just illogical.. If its at all good, its going to be a drastically different lex than anything seen before.


Damn this movie is gonna suck..

:applause:

Even the producers know it which is why they postponed it. Just delaying the inevitable. Can't wait to see Lex Luthor in all his teenage angst and fast-talking glory :oldlol:




:facepalm

[riseagainst]

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19e9hc26uoajxpng/ku-medium.png

kinda looks like matt damon to me

:lol

[longtime lurker]

What in the seven hells is going on here? So they're pretty much going to turn Lex Luthor into Mark Zuckerberg. Every time this movie has the opportunity to impress they just make you say WTF. I can't do it, I'm done

http://img.pandawhale.com/53239-jerry-seinfeld-Im-out-gif-0qdn.gif

[Rose]

On initial viewing I hate it. But someone on twitter posted about a modern Lex Luthor being a Zuckerberg type guy. I can actually sort of agree with that. I don't think it's a good idea to go that way per se, but I do kinda sort of not completely hate the idea of the casting.


Okay I really don't like it.

[Rose]

Also Jeremy Irons is playing Alfred.:lol

[bagelred]

Lex Luthor is BREAKING BAD motherf-ckers. :rockon: What an interesting choice.


Wait...oh my bad....I thought is said "Jesse" and "Heisenberg". Oh....nevermind, the movie's f-cked.

[mr.big35]

it might be good if its comedy rather than a high budget action film. This would make them better than marvel.

[Lebron23]

I rather see Bruce Willis as Lex Luthor.

[zoom17]

I wish they would make a flash movie all DC cares about is Batman and Superman.

[longtime lurker]

How do you cast Zombieland when you have this guy who was pretty much made to play Lex Luthor

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qh0oULytmy4/TwKTwRk2GpI/AAAAAAAAA0A/xuYkC2ANSfw/s1600/mark-strong-1-761254.jpg

[Bandito]

Have faith Ish members. That's all I can say. THere is no way this movie can be worse than BAtman and RObin right?

[Lebron23]

Have faith Ish members. That's all I can say. THere is no way this movie can be worse than BAtman and RObin right?


Alicia Silverstone and Uma Thurman were the only good part of that movie. It's still the worst Batman movie of all time.

[Bandito]

Alicia Silverstone and Uma Thurman were the only good part of that movie. It's still the worst Batman movie of all time.
Last time I saw Silverstone she turned into quite the milf.:rockon:

[Bonesaw]

Have faith Ish members. That's all I can say. THere is no way this movie can be worse than BAtman and RObin right?

Movie is incredibly entertaining

[Bandito]

Movie is incredibly entertaining
You just liked BAtman's nipple suit:lol

[Myth]

How do you cast Zombieland when you have this guy who was pretty much made to play Lex Luthor

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qh0oULytmy4/TwKTwRk2GpI/AAAAAAAAA0A/xuYkC2ANSfw/s1600/mark-strong-1-761254.jpg

I liked Mark Strong for a long time, but he has been typecast as a villain too much that the schtick has become boring. Once he was discovered by the US, it has been same bad guy character after same bad guy character. He needs to try other types of characters for while before returning to a villain role.

[The-Legend-24]

From rumors of Bryan Cranston and Joaquin Phoenix, to this dude?

:rolleyes:

[mr.big35]

I liked Mark Strong for a long time, but he has been typecast as a villain too much that the schtick has become boring. Once he was discovered by the US, it has been same bad guy character after same bad guy character. He needs to try other types of characters for while before returning to a villain role.

He was also in green lantern movie I doubt they would have someone associated with that movie

[Derka]

Yeah, they lost me when they decided Batman needed a reboot again just to keep Superman's franchise alive.

Not interested.

[Lakers Legend#32]

Could this movie suck any more?

[Al Thorton]

I think Social Network was crazy over rated and Jessie eisenberg has only been good in maybe two things

[Joshumitsu]

Eisenberg would've been better for a Riddler or Joker type character, not Lex Luther. Likewise, Lex Luther should be a Steve Jobs, not a Mark Zuckerberg.

Bad decision making.

[Ratnik]

Mark Strong should have been Lex

[Micku]

My initial reaction was "Wtf is the kid from the Social Network playing Lex Luthor for?! It doesn't match."

But the more I think it, the more I think it could be ok and not horrible. Jesse Eisenbert is a very good actor imo. I think he could be a modern day Lex Luthor type. He'll advance his company with tech, and could act like a somewhat nerdy yet billionaire powerhouse guy. He is the Zuckerberg type guy as someone mentioned. His portrayal in The Social Network will probably carry over, but I hope it is a little bit more sinister. He pass off as intelligent and snarky, but not exactly a huge business man/humanitarian figure that Lex impose as because of his voice. He talks too fast. He's good for Mark Zuckerberg, but I think he could work through as a Lex Luther like business man or redefine it.

I can even see him being a little bit creepy. I don't see him having a lot of hate in his voice for Superman tho.

And I don't see him being better than Byron Cranston. From his Breaking Bad performance, he is the perfect Lex Luthor for me. With his bald head, he looks like him. He seems smart, could pass off as a business man/humanitarian figure, has range and could go all Heisenberg on Superman.

"I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS!"

Damn it. Byron Cranston would've been such a good Lex. Eisenberg could do it tho. I don't see at this time, but I think he could pass off as a really creepy and intelligence Lex Luthor tho. I don't exactly see him having a hate for Superman like Byron Cranston. Jesse Eisenberg would've been better as the Riddler tho. I can see him doing that or the Flash, lol.

Anyway, I'm going to wait until I see it. I'm curious how it's going to work out. I'm guessing they are going to portray Lex Luthor as a prodigy genius, which is great. He'll make an excellent young Lex. I just can't see him being sinister enough to pull off hateful side of Lex, but I can see being a bit creepy.

[ErhnamDjinn]

Gal Gadot is still the most wtf choice, but Jesse as Lex i still cant get my mind around it big wtf

[Bandito]

Sure sounds like Heath Ledger being cast for Dark Knight in here. Give the dude a chance.
That's what I am saying. Who knows what might happen. Maybe history will repeat itself, maybe it won't.

I just hope they don't introduce Batman again because everybody and their grandma knows Batman origin story.

[Bandito]

I agree with people saying he'd make a great Joker/Riddle. He's got that lank, evil face going in.

Adrian Brody would have been a crazy Joker. He could have pulled off the tradtional Joker much better than Ledger.

I still the GOAT casting would be Tropher Grace as Spider-Man.
I know right?

He looks perfect for the part as MCguire did at the time. Lanky, looks kinda pathetic looking and with his type of body all he has is to go up when weight training.

[Bandito]

Not only that, but he pulls off that sarcastic and funny thing with total ease. It's absolutely his ballpark.
He is Peter Parker. If you read the comics, he is Eric Forman personified. He's even pussified by a red head like Parker:lol

The new Spiderman isn't anything like the PEter Parker I know. He's pretty much a hipster Spidey.:facepalm

[DonDadda59]

Sure sounds like Heath Ledger being cast for Dark Knight in here. Give the dude a chance.

Ledger was a proven versatile and extremely capable actor long before he took on the role of the Joker, going back to his teenage days and 'Roar' (That show had an awesome concept but it's virtually unknown). The people who were complaining about him being the gay cowboy in Brokeback never bothered to even watch that movie. If they did, they would've known the dude was for real.

Eisenberg on the other hand has never shown the ability to do anything besides talk fast. That's it. That's all he's ever done. The fast talking douchebag. In every movie.

I would love to hear your recommendations for films of his we should watch to make us believe that this is similar to Heath Ledger signing on to play the Joker.

[Lebron23]

http://media.comicbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Bruce-Willis-as-Lex-Luthor.jpg

http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/starcrush.com/files/2013/05/Bruce-Willis-Lex-Luthor.jpg

[brantonli]

^^ You need a Lex Luthor who is smart and ruthless though. Just being bald doesn't do it.

[Noah Rose]

This looks more ****ed up every time they announce something new :lol:

Link - http://variety.com/2014/film/news/jesse-eisenberg-cast-as-lex-luthor-in-supermanbatman-jeremy-irons-set-as-alfred-1201079902/
:wtf: is WB thinking?

[Noah Rose]

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19e9hc26uoajxpng/ku-medium.png

kinda looks like matt damon to me
:oldlol:

[Noah Rose]

Will Jonah Hill be the Superman?
:oldlol:

[Jordan-esque]

Will Jonah Hill be the Superman?
Jack Black was actually almost set to play Green Lantern, truth, google it.

A preview of Superman vs Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIntDen7fv0

[DonDadda59]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/p403x403/1800465_10152245962660917_1459207154_n.jpg

[KingBeasley08]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/p403x403/1800465_10152245962660917_1459207154_n.jpg
Would pay to watch this

[macmac]

Wtf?? They needed Heisenberg, not Eisenberg!


sorry had to be done.....

[Myth]

http://1.media.dorkly.cvcdn.com/61/87/54fbcf8c95e7a42712d5f41e91639f03.jpg

[CelticBaller]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/p403x403/1800465_10152245962660917_1459207154_n.jpg
:oldlol:

[Jordan-esque]

Collider: Joaquin Phoenix passes on the role of Lex Luthor (http://collider.com/batman-superman-adam-driver-joaquin-phoenix-lex-luthor/)

http://content6.flixster.com/rtactor/40/61/40616_pro.jpg


According to THR, Phoenix was being sought to play Lex Luthor, but chose to pass on the part.


Not sure how WB went from trying to get Joaquin Phoenix to going with Jesse Eisenberg instead?

:biggums:

[ALBballer]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/p403x403/1800465_10152245962660917_1459207154_n.jpg


:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:


Will Jonah Hill be the Superman?

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[ZeN]

This is what hell look like:

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--uX9XV_cC--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/im4twcfcom9lo8ff2jym.jpg

[Fudge]

Lex :applause:

Might be the greatest film ever made in the past 20-30 years.

Looking better and better after every update.

[Raymone]

Comic book super hero movies are the scourge of modern cinema.

[~primetime~]

This is going to be the worst movie in the history of movies...:facepalm

Lex the evil Facebook creator vs. Wonder Woman and Aquaman with Superman and Ben fcking Affleck fighting each other :facepalm


would take an absolute miracle of directing genius for me take this thing seriously

[Siemens]

Lex :applause:

Might be the greatest film ever made in the past 20-30 years.

Looking better and better after every update.

What?

[Fudge]

What?
Did I stutter?

[El Kabong]

Eh, wasn't thrilled with the last Superman film and I can't say I'm really caring much about this one coming up either.

[KingBeasley08]

He looks pretty good

[Siemens]

Did I stutter?

There is 0 chance that a sequel to the Man of Steel is going to be the best movie in decades.

[Im Still Ballin]

Is it pronounced "Sigh-mens" or "Semen-s"

[Siemens]

Is it pronounced "Sigh-mens" or "Semen-s"

Take your pick.

[jamal99]

would take an absolute miracle of directing genius for me take this thing seriously
And I don't think Snyder is capable of that...

[Shade8780]

http://1.media.dorkly.cvcdn.com/61/87/54fbcf8c95e7a42712d5f41e91639f03.jpg
So f*cking true.

The amount of mindless sheep in this thread is astounding. Eisenberg is great casting, and should do a good job as Luthor.

[Fudge]

http://1.media.dorkly.cvcdn.com/61/87/54fbcf8c95e7a42712d5f41e91639f03.jpg
:lol :lol :lol

Owned every simple minded dweeb in here.

You f*cking losers.

[~primetime~]

Eisenberg isn't the main reason I think this movie is going to be a joke...but lettuce be reality, he isn't capable of pulling a Heath Ledger with Lex, that ain't happenin

[BigBoss]

Eisenberg isn't the main reason I think this movie is going to be a joke...but lettuce be reality, he isn't capable of pulling a Heath Ledger with Lex, that ain't happenin

Do you sleep with an Iron Man action figure?

[~primetime~]

Do you sleep with an Iron Man action figure?
Watchmen figures...GOAT

[Nastradamus]

Eisenberg has pretty great potential in this role IMO

That comic is awesome, and so true.

[zoom17]

http://1.media.dorkly.cvcdn.com/61/87/54fbcf8c95e7a42712d5f41e91639f03.jpg

:oldlol:

[Derka]

Funny cartoon and I'm sure it captures a lot of people's feelings accurately and even mocks that sheepish mentality quite well.

You know why Heath Ledger being cast as the Joker didn't bother me? Because I had complete faith in Christopher Nolan and his vision for the franchise after Batman Begins.

My issue isn't who they cast. Affleck, Eisenberg, even the piece of wood they hired for Superman are irrelevant in the face of one overwhelming truth: Zack Snyder is directing this film. THAT is what people should be concerned about.

[~primetime~]

Funny cartoon and I'm sure it captures a lot of people's feelings accurately and even mocks that sheepish mentality quite well.

You know why Heath Ledger being cast as the Joker didn't bother me? Because I had complete faith in Christopher Nolan and his vision for the franchise after Batman Begins.

My issue isn't who they cast. Affleck, Eisenberg, even the piece of wood they hired for Superman are irrelevant in the face of one overwhelming truth: Zack Snyder is directing this film. THAT is what people should be concerned about.
I feel like Ledger is the only example of that comic strip being truth, can't think of others.

Eisenberg =/= Ledger though

and Affleck =/= Bale

and Superman is lame no matter who plays him...

they are throwing in Aquaman and Wonder Woman, is she going to be riding around in an invisible jet?...and they are going to have to work in the ocean as well for Aquaman smh

Snyder is capable of making "good" movies...but this is unworkable IMO...it's a super forced "Avengers" rival that only seeks money.

[KingBeasley08]

Tiddy, this is prob gonna be mediocre but not as bad as you think

I just hope Affleck has a better Batman voice. Bale is my Batman and the Batman of everyone in my generation but holy hell by the end of the series, he sounded so bad. His Bruce Wayne was amazing but his Bats voice..

He need that Kevin Conroy voice. Now that's how Batman is supposed to sound

[SexSymbol]

Eisenberg looks amazing, and he's a great actor, proved it with social network, the double, etc.
I think every casting so far has been great, maybe amy adams could fail, but other than that, everything is awesome.
Ben Affleck is one of the best actors we have today
Mamoa has that physical presence to show that aquaman really is.
that wonderwoman bitch looks sexy, and that's all that wonderwoman is.

[SexSymbol]

Funny cartoon and I'm sure it captures a lot of people's feelings accurately and even mocks that sheepish mentality quite well.

You know why Heath Ledger being cast as the Joker didn't bother me? Because I had complete faith in Christopher Nolan and his vision for the franchise after Batman Begins.

My issue isn't who they cast. Affleck, Eisenberg, even the piece of wood they hired for Superman are irrelevant in the face of one overwhelming truth: Zack Snyder is directing this film. THAT is what people should be concerned about.
Why? He managed to make the lamest superhero ever in Superman look at least above average. That's great.
And Watchmen is a top 3 comic book movie ever.

[~primetime~]

Watchmen wasn't really great because of Snyder though...it's great because it's the GOAT Comic plot/story...it's great because of Alan Moore, not Snyder

Snyder should get props for not fcking it up though...he did a good job

[KingBeasley08]

Man of Steel's biggest flaw was the script and Goyer is gone now. Also, the fight btwn Superman and Zod went on too long tho. Felt like Dragon Ball Z. I still don't trust Snyder at all tho

[~primetime~]

Tiddy, this is prob gonna be mediocre but not as bad as you think

I just hope Affleck has a better Batman voice. Bale is my Batman and the Batman of everyone in my generation but holy hell by the end of the series, he sounded so bad. His Bruce Wayne was amazing but his Bats voice..

He need that Kevin Conroy voice. Now that's how Batman is supposed to sound
It's really difficult for me to envision Affleck doing any form of "bat-voice" without cringing.

[Siemens]

Man of Steel's biggest flaw was the script and Goyer is gone now. Also, the fight btwn Superman and Zod went on too long tho. Felt like Dragon Ball Z. I still don't trust Snyder at all tho

Who is the writer now? And what has he done to prove himself?

[Nanners]

It's really difficult for me to envision Affleck doing any form of "bat-voice" without cringing.

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-dahk-knight.jpg

[SexSymbol]

Watchmen wasn't really great because of Snyder though...it's great because it's the GOAT Comic plot/story...it's great because of Alan Moore, not Snyder

Snyder should get props for not fcking it up though...he did a good job
the casting was terrific though, the directing was great too, it really gave that serious, sort of no hope feel, the narration and dialogue was awesome. Actions scenes were great. Snyder did a really good job.
Snyder is great at that, he's Mini-Nolan, and that's a great compliment to any director aside from like 5 best ones.


Just think about how hard it is to make superman look cool.
It isn't hard in the animated movies, they're aimed at kids and a lot of cringeworthy stuff passes through.
He made an 8/10 movie that's about superman, it's an accomplishment, not a knock against him

[KingBeasley08]

Who is the writer now? And what has he done to prove himself?
Affleck brought his writer from Argo who won the Oscar for best screenplay

[Derka]

I feel like Ledger is the only example of that comic strip being truth, can't think of others.

Eisenberg =/= Ledger though

and Affleck =/= Bale

and Superman is lame no matter who plays him...

they are throwing in Aquaman and Wonder Woman, is she going to be riding around in an invisible jet?...and they are going to have to work in the ocean as well for Aquaman smh

Snyder is capable of making "good" movies...but this is unworkable IMO...it's a super forced "Avengers" rival that only seeks money.

Snyder is not capable of making good movies. We're just going to have to disagree on that point.

[Derka]

Why? He managed to make the lamest superhero ever in Superman look at least above average. That's great.
And Watchmen is a top 3 comic book movie ever.

Disagree on Man of Steel being above average, but its pure opinion.

Didn't care much for the Watchman movie outside of a couple of the performances, namely Rorschach and Ozymandias.

[Siemens]

Affleck brought his writer from Argo who won the Oscar for best screenplay

That is a good start. I still don't have high hopes for this though. I will watch it regardless.

[Andrei89]

http://d2yhexj5rb8c94.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/Batman%20son%20of%20Suparman%20SIngapore.jpg

[magic chiongson]

eisenberg is like michael cera. they haven't played anything other than themselves. he played zuckerberg as himself as well. i'm not sure how lex "jess eisenberg" luthor would be like.

how would you feel about michael cera playing the joker?

[highwhey]

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-dahk-knight.jpg
So goodwill hunting affleck