BvS Jesse Eisenberg IS Lex Luthor

[FilmNerdJamie]

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140131005753/en#.UuvibDeymuM

Pretty genius casting.

 

[Kane52630]

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140131005753/en#.UuviWfv1Nmw

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Jesse Eisenberg has been set to star as Lex Luthor and Jeremy Irons will play Alfred in the upcoming Zack Snyder untitled Superman/Batman film. The dual announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

Snyder stated, “Lex Luthor is often considered the most notorious of Superman’s rivals, his unsavory reputation preceding him since 1940. What’s great about Lex is that he exists beyond the confines of the stereotypical nefarious villain. He’s a complicated and sophisticated character whose intellect, wealth and prominence position him as one of the few mortals able to challenge the incredible might of Superman. Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions.”

The director added, “As everyone knows, Alfred is Bruce Wayne’s most trusted friend, ally and mentor, a noble guardian and father figure. He is an absolutely critical element in the intricate infrastructure that allows Bruce Wayne to transform himself into Batman. It is an honor to have such an amazingly seasoned and gifted actor as Jeremy taking on the important role of the man who mentors and guides the guarded and nearly impervious façade that encapsulates Bruce Wayne.”

Eisenberg received Academy Award®, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award® and BAFTA Award nominations for his starring role as Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher’s “The Social Network.” He also starred in Woody Allen’s “To Rome with Love” and Louis Letterier’s “Now You See Me.” He next appears in “The Double” and “Night Moves.”

Irons won the Academy Award® for his portrayal of Claus von Bülow in “Reversal of Fortune.” His work in the film also garnered him a Golden Globe Award. He won an Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® for his performance in the TV miniseries “Elizabeth I,” opposite Helen Mirren, and recently starred on the small screen as Rodrigo Borgia in Neil Jordan’s highly acclaimed Showtime series “The Borgias,” for which Irons earned a Golden Globe nomination. He was recently nominated for a SAG Award® for the PBS Great Performances television miniseries “The Hollow Crown,” for his performance as Henry IV.

Snyder’s film stars Henry Cavill, reprising his role as Superman/Clark Kent, Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne, and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince. The film also reunites “Man of Steel” stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.

The new film is currently being written by Chris Terrio, from a screenplay by David S. Goyer. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Wesley Coller, David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers.

The film is set to open worldwide on May 6, 2016, and is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, Batman characters created by Bob Kane, and Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston, appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Whoa whattttt

 

[Krumm]

Mind blown! Cool idea.

 

[Visiting Arkham]

A pretty far comedown from Joaquin Phoenix, unfortunately.

 

[Hyde]

I ****ing told you all. A few months ago. And you all laughed at me.

Who's laughing now?

 

[John-An]

what? Awesome!!!

 

[Rowsdower!]

I was hoping for Phoenix, but I like this casting. He's age appropriate and we've already seen him do a great job playing one of the smartest people on the planet. This is exciting. Also, Jeremy Irons as Alfred is great.

 

[DrMylesOBoogie]

Phoenix to this? This is shockingly bad. I'd rather The Rock.

 

[John-An]

I ****ing told you all. A few months ago. And you all laughed at me.

Who's laughing now?

When? really? I didn't notice... do you have the post?

 

[Tra-El]

HOLT SH!#@#! We got our Lex?

WE GOT OUR LEX!

 

[kvz5]

I can get behind this. I mean, he's actually one of the better actors in the cast so far so why not?

 

[J.Howlett]

Stunned. STUNNED by this. Did not see this coming at all. And Jeremy Irons as Alfred?! Yes, please.

 

[NosfeRomas]

Then who's vice-president, Jerry Lewis? I suppose Jane Wyman is the First Lady?

 

[webhead9707]

Wait what.

What.


Waaat.

 

[Glassjaw]

Woah what. Okay. Sooo. Err. He's..... young!

 

[NosfeRomas]

But seriously, talking about out of the box casting...fhew !!! Well Done DC !! If this is true then i am 100% in, i will be waiting patiently 2+ years because this will be biblical.

 

[747]

I love it.

He is gonna put on his most arrogant, intelligent *****e and silence the haters.

And in my opinion – he is a good actor.

 

[T"Challa]

terrfic young actor but as Lex Luthor? i don't know. I always though of Luthor as having an intimidating presence and aura about him, and i don't know if Eisenberg fits that.

 

[Tra-El]

This is the most interesting choice I've seen yet. WOW. I can dig it!

 

[DrRocket]

Hahahahhhahahahahah I'm going to lay down

 

[BatFan1979]

AAAWWWW!!!! With that description of Lex, why did they cast Jesse again?! I know it's not good to judge before seeing the movie, but I think this is very very disappointing! Having a nervous , jittery Lex is NOT what I had in mind! I know Jesse's a good enough actor, but Lex needs to have suaveness, ruthlessness, and charm and I just dont' see that in Jesse Eisenberg.

Now the Jeremy Irons is less of a shock, but i was still rooting for Tim Dalton for the role; I'm not gonna complain much here though - Jeremy will do a good job.

 

[Rodrigo90]

Wtf?

 

[JP]

So long as Iron's gets to scream

MAAAAAASTAAAAA BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE.

 

[bapi]

This project is another Batman & Robin.