The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 - Page 9

Rust · 02-25-2012, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ComptonTerry90

It seems like Nolan started a trend. It use to be the first film would star the heroes main villain as the first thing he encounters. BB changes that, and we saved the Joker for film number 2. Since that worked out, now TAS is going to have The Lizard instead of the Green Goblin, and as far as we can tell, no Lex in MOS. The first is the origin, than after the hero gets his background story finished and his first "test" villain defeated, in the second one he meets his Arch Nemesis.
Its a good story method I think.

I dunno if I would call it a trend, but CB-movies are definitely being approached differently these days.

But with Lex I'd really love if he was introduced in MOS somehow and that fans would recognize easter eggs about Lex's set-up for a possible sequel. Not just in the very last shot (if they'd go the BB-route), but plant several easter eggs throughout the third act.

That person · 02-25-2012, 04:13 AM

If Meloni doesn't work out and they wanna go youngish, how about Sean Maher?

Kal-El.9859 · 02-26-2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by That person

If Meloni doesn't work out and they wanna go youngish, how about Sean Maher?

I'd want him to bulk up..but he's got a good look to him

hopefuldreamer · 02-26-2012, 05:38 AM

I still want Clive Owen guys

I just he has the right age/look that i'm after, I love the tone of his voice, and he's proven plenty of times that he can play the cool, cold guy that I hope Lex will be in this franchise. And he looks great in a suit!

Interestingly, he was reportedly considered for the role of Jor-el... so either he turned it down, or they thought 'hang on, we've got something that might suit you better...'

I know, I know, keeping dreaming

fanboiii · 02-26-2012, 09:46 AM

clive owens would be badass!

Rodrigo90 · 02-26-2012, 10:25 AM

He was asked to be Jor-El? He does look a bit like Cavill, more than Crowe. He'd make a good Lex though.

Anyways, I think Gerard Butler would be a good pick too

Eddie Dean · 02-28-2012, 09:04 PM

This is what we need for Lex -

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manofsteel4life · 02-28-2012, 09:28 PM

Awesome, exactly what I would want as an intro to lex. I could honestly see him saying something like that

Jake Cassidy · 02-29-2012, 12:37 AM

Guy Pearce would be an amazing Lex.

flickchick85 · 02-29-2012, 02:35 AM

God I love Guy Pearce. That guy may be the most underrated, or at least underappreciated, actor of his generation. I'd jump for joy if he was cast as Lex. Or any great comic book villain for that matter, as he could probably play them all.

hopefuldreamer · 02-29-2012, 04:20 AM

I don't like him... I have absolutely no good reason for that, but sometimes people just get on your nerves you know? Like is was watching 'Don't be afraid of the dark' the other day, and every time he opened his mouth I wanted to hit him. I suppose it didn't help that his character was kind of a douche, but tbh, I was thinking it the moment I saw him on the back of the box.

P.S. That film was really really bad!

Project862006 · 02-29-2012, 04:33 AM

i can see it

Rodrigo90 · 02-29-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hopefulsuicide

I don't like him... I have absolutely no good reason for that, but sometimes people just get on your nerves you know? Like is was watching 'Don't be afraid of the dark' the other day, and every time he opened his mouth I wanted to hit him. I suppose it didn't help that his character was kind of a douche, but tbh, I was thinking it the moment I saw him on the back of the box.

Well maybe that's what we need in the actor to play Lex...You just wanna punch him

hopefuldreamer · 02-29-2012, 08:35 AM

Nah, I don't want a Lex that I wanna punch... I want a Lex that I wouldn't dare even think about punching if he... Especially if was glaring at me...

I wouldn't wanna punch Clive Owen for example... Dudes got crazy in his eyes

elgaz · 02-29-2012, 10:21 AM

I still think Michael C Hall would make a great Lex.

If we were going for plumpy-typical-bald Lex, what about Evan Handler?

Rodrigo90 · 02-29-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hopefulsuicide

Nah, I don't want a Lex that I wanna punch... I want a Lex that I wouldn't dare even think about punching if he... Especially if was glaring at me...

I wouldn't wanna punch Clive Owen for example... Dudes got crazy in his eyes

I know what you mean...and I agree, Bedtime Stories...The Kings Speech...I want to punch Guy Pearce too

Rowsdower! · 02-29-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hopefulsuicide

I don't like him... I have absolutely no good reason for that, but sometimes people just get on your nerves you know? Like is was watching 'Don't be afraid of the dark' the other day, and every time he opened his mouth I wanted to hit him. I suppose it didn't help that his character was kind of a douche, but tbh, I was thinking it the moment I saw him on the back of the box.

P.S. That film was really really bad!

I have a feeling that was the real reason you wanted to punch him and probably everyone else in that movie.

hopefuldreamer · 02-29-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowsdower!

I have a feeling that was the real reason you wanted to punch him and probably everyone else in that movie.

That is true... I even wanted to hit the kid

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Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

I know what you mean...and I agree, Bedtime Stories...The Kings Speech...I want to punch Guy Pearce too

Ah, now we must come up with a plan

Rowsdower! · 02-29-2012, 12:38 PM

Hey, I wanted to punch him during The Time Machine. I often wonder, if he just avoided that movie, if he would have become a huge star. He seemed poised for it after Memento, but then he participated in that unwatchable rape of H.G. Wells and I think it derailed his career trajectory a bit. Maybe not though; maybe he simply wasn't interested in going the leading man route for the long term.

McLarenMP4 · 02-29-2012, 01:19 PM

I'm not convinced by Guy Pearce either. He overacts so much that you know that he's an actor acting and IMO it's near enough every film he's been in that he's done it.

I did like him in LA Confidential though and he was alright in Neighbours.

My 1st choice would be Arnold Vosloo but I quite like the idea of Clive Owen as Lex.

Eddie Dean · 02-29-2012, 01:23 PM

Saying that Pearce overacts and then suggesting Vosloo? I mean I love the guy, but still...

flickchick85 · 02-29-2012, 03:05 PM

Has no one seen The Proposition? Traitor? Mildred Pierce? Memento? Animal Kingdom? Guy Pearce only acts theatrically when he's told to, and he's perfectly capable of fantastically understated performances. He's one of the great chameleon-like actors we have, imo.

hopefuldreamer · 02-29-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by flickchick85

Has no one seen The Proposition? Traitor? Mildred Pierce? Memento? Animal Kingdom? Guy Pearce only acts theatrically when he's told to, and he's perfectly capable of fantastically understated performances. He's one of the great chameleon-like actors we have, imo.

In fairness, I have see none of those films. Though Memento and Animal Kingdom are definitely on my need to watch list so i'll get back to you

I was actually just looking through his IMDB to see if I could figure out where my hatred of him started... and I got it pinned.

Count of Monte Cristo.

I haven't seen that film in years, but he played such a convincing punchable ******* that it's actually never shaken!

Project862006 · 02-29-2012, 07:11 PM

^comes full circle that must of been a lex/superman origin mvoie

cavill was in that too

RoughNTumble · 02-29-2012, 07:16 PM

I liked guy a lot in mildred pierce, and evan rachel wood too.

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02-25-2012, 04:13 AM	#202
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02-26-2012, 05:38 AM	#204
hopefuldreamer I will find him! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South West, UK Posts: 9,676	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 I still want Clive Owen guys I just he has the right age/look that i'm after, I love the tone of his voice, and he's proven plenty of times that he can play the cool, cold guy that I hope Lex will be in this franchise. And he looks great in a suit! Interestingly, he was reportedly considered for the role of Jor-el... so either he turned it down, or they thought 'hang on, we've got something that might suit you better...' I know, I know, keeping dreaming __________________ 'I heard a child say that he wanted to be in The Elite when he grows up because it would be fun to kill bad guys. Fun to kill... People have to know that there is another way' - Superman, Superman vs The Elite 'Somewhere in our darkest night, we made up the story of a man who will never let us down.' - Grant Morrison

02-26-2012, 09:46 AM	#205
fanboiii "Whatever." Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,580	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 clive owens would be badass! __________________ What if a child dreamed of becoming something other than what society had intended? What if a child aspired to something greater?

02-26-2012, 10:25 AM	#206
Rodrigo90 Crazy Jane Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Geordie Shore Posts: 12,947	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 He was asked to be Jor-El? He does look a bit like Cavill, more than Crowe. He'd make a good Lex though. Anyways, I think Gerard Butler would be a good pick too __________________ The Best Of British Women Tournament http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=457183 Love For Jane http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=455059 "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles " Christopher Reeve

02-28-2012, 09:04 PM	#207
Eddie Dean [sad beep] Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pangaea Posts: 5,357	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 This is what we need for Lex - VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: __________________ “I'm a hustler. I don't get tired. I'm 26, chief.”

02-28-2012, 09:28 PM	#208
manofsteel4life Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,726	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 Awesome, exactly what I would want as an intro to lex. I could honestly see him saying something like that __________________ I hate the internet Last edited by manofsteel4life; 02-28-2012 at 10:00 PM.

02-29-2012, 12:37 AM	#209
Jake Cassidy Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 13,237	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 Guy Pearce would be an amazing Lex.

02-29-2012, 02:35 AM	#210
flickchick85 Loose Seal Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9,348	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 God I love Guy Pearce. That guy may be the most underrated, or at least underappreciated, actor of his generation. I'd jump for joy if he was cast as Lex. Or any great comic book villain for that matter, as he could probably play them all. __________________ VERONICA MARS LIVES. VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-movie-project

02-29-2012, 04:20 AM	#211
hopefuldreamer I will find him! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South West, UK Posts: 9,676	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 I don't like him... I have absolutely no good reason for that, but sometimes people just get on your nerves you know? Like is was watching 'Don't be afraid of the dark' the other day, and every time he opened his mouth I wanted to hit him. I suppose it didn't help that his character was kind of a douche, but tbh, I was thinking it the moment I saw him on the back of the box. P.S. That film was really really bad!

02-29-2012, 04:33 AM	#212
Project862006 Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19,146	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 i can see it

02-29-2012, 08:35 AM	#214
hopefuldreamer I will find him! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South West, UK Posts: 9,676	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 Nah, I don't want a Lex that I wanna punch... I want a Lex that I wouldn't dare even think about punching if he... Especially if was glaring at me... I wouldn't wanna punch Clive Owen for example... Dudes got crazy in his eyes

02-29-2012, 10:21 AM	#215
elgaz Side-Kick Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,533	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 I still think Michael C Hall would make a great Lex. If we were going for plumpy-typical-bald Lex, what about Evan Handler?

02-29-2012, 12:38 PM	#219
Rowsdower! Snyderite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: A theater near you Posts: 8,543	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 Hey, I wanted to punch him during The Time Machine. I often wonder, if he just avoided that movie, if he would have become a huge star. He seemed poised for it after Memento, but then he participated in that unwatchable rape of H.G. Wells and I think it derailed his career trajectory a bit. Maybe not though; maybe he simply wasn't interested in going the leading man route for the long term. __________________ "What if a child dreamed of becoming something other than what society had intended? What if a child aspired to something greater?" - Jor-El Dexter for the Lexter!

02-29-2012, 01:19 PM	#220
McLarenMP4 Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland. Posts: 80	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 I'm not convinced by Guy Pearce either. He overacts so much that you know that he's an actor acting and IMO it's near enough every film he's been in that he's done it. I did like him in LA Confidential though and he was alright in Neighbours. My 1st choice would be Arnold Vosloo but I quite like the idea of Clive Owen as Lex.

02-29-2012, 01:23 PM	#221
Eddie Dean [sad beep] Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pangaea Posts: 5,357	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 Saying that Pearce overacts and then suggesting Vosloo? I mean I love the guy, but still... __________________ “I'm a hustler. I don't get tired. I'm 26, chief.”

02-29-2012, 03:05 PM	#222
flickchick85 Loose Seal Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9,348	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 Has no one seen The Proposition? Traitor? Mildred Pierce? Memento? Animal Kingdom? Guy Pearce only acts theatrically when he's told to, and he's perfectly capable of fantastically understated performances. He's one of the great chameleon-like actors we have, imo. __________________ VERONICA MARS LIVES. VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-movie-project

02-29-2012, 07:11 PM	#224
Project862006 Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19,146	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 ^comes full circle that must of been a lex/superman origin mvoie cavill was in that too

02-29-2012, 07:16 PM	#225
RoughNTumble Team DC Defense Squad Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,905	Re: The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 5 I liked guy a lot in mildred pierce, and evan rachel wood too. __________________ Grandparents dead - please no jokes Make mine DC, if you please.

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