BvS Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 2

[MANOFSTEELtrilogy]

Imagine how the world would see this.... Superman is God on Earth and saving lives in every country every week of the year, and then you open the newspaper and see that someone dressed as a Bat (childish, I know!) from a scumback city called Gotham, whats to throw a punch at God. Even the people from Gotham will think its just plain inappropriate.

 

[Rodrigo90]

But in Batman's mind, he knows never to trust anyone. No matter how heroic they appear to be.

 

[MANOFSTEELtrilogy]

But in Batman's mind, he knows never to trust anyone. No matter how heroic they appear to be.

Same as a lot of druggies out there....

 

[Dagenspear]

This is exactly why we need people like Batman and Lex. They won't fall in line with the rest of the sheep.

 

[Rodrigo90]

Same as a lot of druggies out there....

Batman comes from a world where men with power usually go mad. He comes from a world where men with power use it for corruption. He comes from a world where men smile at you and then stab you in the back. A world where cops and politicians, who are supposed to help you, betray you...

He lives in that black and white world.

Why would he end up thinking any different about Superman without fully investigating him, and even then, still be very wary?

 

[Rowsdower!]

Back to casting, I think Joel Edgerton would be awesome as Lex. Try to imagine him shaved bald, he just oozes contempt in a very Lex Luthor way.

I agree, especially after seeing him in The Great Gatsby.

 

[Superherofan123]

I think Damien Lewis is the best pick at this point. I think Jon Hamm would be a great choice as well.

 

[MANOFSTEELtrilogy]

Batman comes from a world where men with power usually go mad. He comes from a world where men with power use it for corruption. He comes from a world where men smile at you and then stab you in the back. A world where cops and politicians, who are supposed to help you, betray you...

He lives in that black and white world.

Why would he end up thinking any different about Superman without fully investigating him, and even then, still be very wary?

Oh you said "But in Batman's mind, he knows never to trust anyone."

"Never" would mean Batman never trusts Superman no matter how wise Superman is. That's a bit juvenile of Batman, considering that Superman is the world's only hope for survival against big time threats. Batman should cooperate instead of being a hothead.

 

[MANOFSTEELtrilogy]

And Batman should trust Superman. Superman had the wisdom to kill Zod. Batman refused to kill The Joker (if he had the ability to kill him), and innocent people died because of The Joker's survival. Batman is a sheep, he just follows the law, even when the law is useless in the face of evil. Superman whereas is willing to kill in order to save innocent lives. Batman can learn what justice really is, if he follows Superman's lead. Anyway this is my final post off-topic. Lex is the topic.

 

[Rorschach2012]

NOOOOO Batman can't kill whats wrong with you!! First you say Lex is a bad villain and now you want Batman to kill. no respect for the source material

 

[georgec]

Have they considered Michael B. Jordan?

 

[Rorschach2012]

Michael B Jordan as Lex? Too young

 

[Pickleweasel]

And Batman should trust Superman. Superman had the wisdom to kill Zod. Batman refused to kill The Joker (if he had the ability to kill him), and innocent people died because of The Joker's survival. Batman is a sheep, he just follows the law, even when the law is useless in the face of evil. Superman whereas is willing to kill in order to save innocent lives. Batman can learn what justice really is, if he follows Superman's lead. Anyway this is my final post off-topic. Lex is the topic.

Hahahahaha

 

[Rorschach2012]

Yeah when I read that I immediately flashed back to the "swear to me" scene in BB

 

[Infinity9999x]

And Batman should trust Superman. Superman had the wisdom to kill Zod. Batman refused to kill The Joker (if he had the ability to kill him), and innocent people died because of The Joker's survival. Batman is a sheep, he just follows the law, even when the law is useless in the face of evil. Superman whereas is willing to kill in order to save innocent lives. Batman can learn what justice really is, if he follows Superman's lead. Anyway this is my final post off-topic. Lex is the topic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5kPUFxXYLs

 

[Rodrigo90]

Oh you said "But in Batman's mind, he knows never to trust anyone."

"Never" would mean Batman never trusts Superman no matter how wise Superman is. That's a bit juvenile of Batman, considering that Superman is the world's only hope for survival against big time threats. Batman should cooperate instead of being a hothead.

He knows never to trust anyone with power til he fully investigates and understands that the person is no threat to anyone.

It's just common sense, instead of being a foolish sheep who sees the nice man being nice.

Appearances can often be deceiving and Batman should know that well into his career.

And if the two do indeed fight, which is pretty much guaranteed, then they aren't going to be trusting buddies til the end.

 

[DChero]

If MoS is meant to be set in "the real world," does this make us sheep? I feel like Rodrigo is right in calling it common sense.

 

[Rodrigo90]

The film doesn't work like the old days. Where everybody instantly trusted Superman. As we should obviously know.

Just because Batman would see Superman helping people, does that mean he should be trusted so fast?
He'd be the most sceptical and wary out of all of us.

Jerry Sandusky did good things in front of people, everyone thought he was charitable. Look what his agenda was for doing all that...

Like I said, Batman comes from a world where men with power usually go mad and do bad things. Cops and politicians lie, men who are seemingly good. He knows never to trust anyone without doing his homework. Even then, Batman makes sure to have an insurance policy. It's how he is.

 

[Hyde]

Have they considered Michael B. Jordan?

No, but every other studio making a 2015 movie has

but seriously he's too young

 

[Rodrigo90]

And Batman should trust Superman. Superman had the wisdom to kill Zod. Batman refused to kill The Joker (if he had the ability to kill him), and innocent people died because of The Joker's survival. Batman is a sheep, he just follows the law, even when the law is useless in the face of evil. Superman whereas is willing to kill in order to save innocent lives. Batman can learn what justice really is, if he follows Superman's lead. Anyway this is my final post off-topic. Lex is the topic.

Batman not only believes in the Law, but also hides behind it, and morals and ethics, because he doesn't want to become the evil he fights against. He wants to separate himself from evil, draw a line...That's his real fear. He doesn't want a padded cell in Arkham. He doesn't want to let his parents down...

He's not the Punisher.

If you don't understand that then...

 

[Hyde]

Did someone just call Batman a sheep?

I...

 

[MrMaooz]

The film doesn't work like the old days. Where everybody instantly trusted Superman. As we should obviously know.

Just because Batman would see Superman helping people, does that mean he should be trusted so fast?
He'd be the most sceptical and wary out of all of us.

Jerry Sandusky did good things in front of people, everyone thought he was charitable. Look what his agenda was for doing all that...

Like I said, Batman comes from a world where men with power usually go mad and do bad things. Cops and politicians lie, men who are seemingly good. He knows never to trust anyone without doing his homework. Even then, Batman makes sure to have an insurance policy. It's how he is.

You just had to make a Sandusky reference.

 

[Rodrigo90]

Let's replace that with Jimmy Savile then

 

[Infinity9999x]

Batman not only believes in the Law, but also hides behind it, and morals and ethics, because he doesn't want to become the evil he fights against. He wants to separate himself from evil, draw a line...That's his real fear. He doesn't want a padded cell in Arkham. He doesn't want to let his parents down...

He's not the Punisher.

If you don't understand that then...

To reiterate...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5kPUFxXYLs

Read what the guy says about Lex before this. It's obvious what the lil' guy is doing.

 

[georgec]

No, but every other studio making a 2015 movie has

but seriously he's too young

Haha it wasn't a serious suggestion.

Haven't you heard? MBJ is the new Fassbender.