Poll: Who Would You Like To See Play Lex Luthor In Superman: Man Of Steel?

Poll: Who Would You Like To See Play Lex Luthor In Superman: Man Of Steel? Poll: Who Would You Like To See Play Lex Luthor In Superman: Man Of Steel?

There would seem to be just one more big role to fill in Zack Snyder's Superman reboot. And we have only really had one name brought up on the rumor mill. But if you had your choice, who would play Superman's most famous nemesis?..

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By MarkCassidy - Apr 26, 2011 04:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

It seems that Lex Luthor is the final "big" character to be cast in WB and Zack Snyder's Superman reboot. Now we haven't had any OFFICIAL word that Luthor will even appear in the movie but I'd say it's a pretty safe bet.



But who best to play him? The only name to have surfaced in connection with the role is relatively unknown actor Adam Harris. He has been actively campaigning for the part and is rumored to have actually been seen by Snyder and WB but that hasn't been confirmed. Other than that? Not a soul. It would appear that if the bald bastard is going to be in the movie that any kind of shortlist is being kept very hush hush. But with shooting expected to begin fairly soon and the rest of the main roles filled it shouldn't be too long before we get an announcement. Again, IF he will appear in the movie of course.

So who would you like to see play him? Billy Zane is a popular choice among fans(why I have no idea, he's bald and smarmy, that's it). There are others too. I've compiled a list of actors I have heard mentioned by the CBM faithful at some point and some I think would be good too. Along with some that clearly have no chance but it's just a bit of fun after all! Vote away..



Don't like the choices? Vote other! But be sure to leave a comment letting me know who you would choose. Remember, out of all these only Adam Harris as even been rumored to have been seen for the role.


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Hellsing
Hellsing - 4/26/2011, 4:19 PM
Gosling would definitely be interesting choic just hope they go with some one younger I was under the impression that clark and lex were only a couple of years apart in age, so I don't get why in the movies he's portrayed by actors who are old enough of to be his dad.
LP4
LP4 - 4/26/2011, 4:22 PM
BILLY ZANE FOR OLDER LEX!!!

TIMOTHY OLYPHANT FOR YOUNGER LEX!!!

Zane plays a good sophisticated, snobby jerk AND he looks and sounds just like the Clancy Brown version. Can't really go wrong with him as Lex. ;D

Either way, Lex has gotta be in this freaken movie. And to all the haters who've been saying "no more lex" Lex Luthor HAS to be in the movie. He is more essential to Superman than Joker is to Batman. Lex NEEDS a more serious movie portrayal for once. No more camp, please GOD no more camp and no more real-estate. EVIL CEO OF LEXCORP FTW!!!

;D
Hellsing
Hellsing - 4/26/2011, 4:27 PM
@LP4 Both your choices are in there 40's, they need to go with an actor in his 30's
PaulRom
PaulRom - 4/26/2011, 4:28 PM
I'll be satisfied with Billy Zane or Adam Harris. They both look perfect for the role.
BTW, why's Batman on the poll? ;P
Ethic
Ethic - 4/26/2011, 4:31 PM
Gosling is the only one who ticks several boxes in my opinion.
He's said he wouldn't play a superhero, but I hope that he'd consider doing a film with such a great creative team and cast behind it.

It's not all about looks. For all we know, Harris is an awful actor, remember he has no footage available at all.
And absolutely no to Zane.
RockNRollCC
RockNRollCC - 4/26/2011, 4:31 PM
Viggo!
SageMode
SageMode - 4/26/2011, 4:35 PM
Olyphant has the same voice tone ALL the time. it never changes. its like he's always in the same mood. Billy Zane would own as Lex. He reminds me alot of Lex from the Superman: Animated Series
zambalele09
zambalele09 - 4/26/2011, 4:36 PM
Nobody. No Luthor on Man Of Steel!
Supersonicboobs
Supersonicboobs - 4/26/2011, 4:36 PM
Oh Sure....that's what we want LUTHOR and KRYPTONITE!!!!
AC1
AC1 - 4/26/2011, 4:37 PM
I think Michael Fassbender would be a good choice, he seems to be more than capable :)
WellDrawn
WellDrawn - 4/26/2011, 4:37 PM
Screw all the Billy Zane lovers!!! Dude's best movie was Back to the Future, and he didn't even have a line! Name me one movie he was in that was actually good (and that includes Titanic) - I don't want that kind of karma on the new Superman movie!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/26/2011, 4:38 PM
Billy Zane sucks. There is a good reason he has only made straight to DVD crap for years, and even when he was being cast in higher profile roles he shat all over them. Want an example of a Billy Zane villain? See his layered, nuanced, intense turn in Titanic.
BIANCONERI
BIANCONERI - 4/26/2011, 4:40 PM
Luthor can be in the film without being the main villain.

And that picture for the article brings so many great memories of the animated series!
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 4/26/2011, 4:40 PM
Zane sucks
FlashFacts
FlashFacts - 4/26/2011, 4:41 PM
Billy Zane is not the best actor and for lex he doesn't have to be. I thought he was good in Titantic and Its essentially the same character.

Billy Zane is a cool dude, he's trying to help you out.
BIANCONERI
BIANCONERI - 4/26/2011, 4:41 PM
Luthor can be in the film without being the main villain.

And that picture for the article brings so many great memories of the animated series!
RoscoeFolgers
RoscoeFolgers - 4/26/2011, 4:43 PM
Leo.
BlackSands
BlackSands - 4/26/2011, 4:44 PM
@teabag, ain't Lex Luthor supposed to BE a smug-ass bastard anyway? :P
Rocketico
Rocketico - 4/26/2011, 4:48 PM
-1. I don't want to see Lex Luthor. "But he is Superman's greatest enemy." Well Joker is that to Batman but he isn't in every movie.
-2. Everyone's reason for their favorite choice is retarded. "I mean he is already bald and looks like the guy (based on favorable pictures found online)" Well Patrick Stewart is bald isn't he?
-How about the guy who auditions for the role, fits the role and actually wants it. I don't care if he is black, white, asian. I don't care if he is famous or just some guy off the street. If we have to have Lex, lets give it some justice.
LP4
LP4 - 4/26/2011, 4:51 PM
@ror- Zane played a good villain in Titanic.

@TheIntruder- NOT a funny joke.

@Rokker10- Dude, Lex has yet to have a decent portrayal in film. He was always portrayed as a campy moron.
dcoctavarium
dcoctavarium - 4/26/2011, 4:51 PM
who the hell made this list? were you on crack? Jon Hamm and Billy Zane are meh for Lex
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/26/2011, 4:52 PM
I don't think Lex HAS to be in it, and I certainly wouldn't want him as the main villain but c'mon, it would be nice if he was there for a few scenes, maybe a side plot, something.

Lp4, well, courses for horses and what not but I'll have to disagree with you and say, NO HE [frick]ING DIDN'T!:) Seriously, he was the cheesiest thing in that movie and that is saying something! I think I laughed out loud several times at his attempts to act and I was about 11.
LP4
LP4 - 4/26/2011, 4:54 PM
In the end, I don't give a crap who even plays Lex. Just as long as he's in the film.

@all Lex-haters- You people do realize he hasn't been portrayed properly in a film yet right? You people do realize in the last film he was portrayed as a GOD DAMN GOLD-DIGGER...slept with an old lady for her fortune- THAT AINT LEX LUTHOR.

marvel72
marvel72 - 4/26/2011, 4:56 PM
ed harris or billy zane.
ispeakdtruth
ispeakdtruth - 4/26/2011, 4:57 PM
I think Coby Bell from the show called The Game on BET would make a good Modern Lex Luther. He looks just like Lex Luther in the cartoons.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 4/26/2011, 4:58 PM
Who the [frick] lex has to be the villain in this movie, Lex Luthor so far thats been portrayed is campy Ass hole, we haven't seen the cold and calculated lex luthor, Can't believe I am saying this but Rosenbaum probably come the closet to portraying the bad ass version of Lex Luthor. Again Lex doesn't have to be villain, but he has to be in the movie.
darthwaul
darthwaul - 4/26/2011, 4:58 PM
God no not Billy Zane!!! What about Jeff Bridges? If he shaved off his facial hair in Iron Man you would of thought why is Iron Man fighting Lex
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/26/2011, 4:59 PM
MICHAEL FASSBENDER ALL THE WAY!
patriautism
patriautism - 4/26/2011, 4:59 PM
If he is in it, I hope he's a minor character. I think it would be good if he was just eluded to.

Anyway Timothy Olyphant for Lex...
sansClaymore
sansClaymore - 4/26/2011, 4:59 PM
i know this is a stretch but...
GENE HACKMAN!!!!!!!
dcoctavarium
dcoctavarium - 4/26/2011, 5:00 PM
Lets just give the role to Edward Norton and call it a day. He can play any role.
sansClaymore
sansClaymore - 4/26/2011, 5:02 PM
the guy from the six flags commercials would be ideal!!!!
bubba27
bubba27 - 4/26/2011, 5:03 PM
My personal preferences are Ben Foster or Michael C Hall
sansClaymore
sansClaymore - 4/26/2011, 5:04 PM
Patrick "captain jean luc piccard" stewart!!!
The14thAvenger
The14thAvenger - 4/26/2011, 5:04 PM
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TOM HARDY!!!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/26/2011, 5:05 PM
Jon Hamm!!!
dcoctavarium
dcoctavarium - 4/26/2011, 5:05 PM
Lets just give the role to Edward Norton and call it a day. He can play any role.
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