"Only Their Knowledge Is Important": Lars Eidinger IS Brainiac

[DCDAVE]

Just watched a scene of Lars in a German war movie on YouTube. He has a soft clear voice but seemed commanding. I love the fact that Gunn didn’t bring it in the rumored actors. We get to see Brianiac’s big screen debut as an unknown actor. That is great.

 

[Lily Adler]

Corey Burton will always be my Brainiac.

 

[Herolee10]

Just watched a scene of Lars in a German war movie on YouTube. He has a soft clear voice but seemed commanding. I love the fact that Gunn didn’t bring it in the rumored actors. We get to see Brianiac’s big screen debut as an unknown actor. That is great.

It worked wonders for Richard Donner in casting an unknown actor.

Given how long people have been fancasting for the character, I can see some having a little trouble coping with Gunn's selection at first.

 

[DCDAVE]

It worked wonders for Richard Donner in casting an unknown actor.

Given how long people have been fancasting for the character, I can see some having a little trouble coping with Gunn's selection at first.

I am just happy we didn’t get Matt Smith or Dave Bautista.

 

[Silvermoth]

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WTF Why is Gunn posting spoilers? Now we know they’re going to fight, I was really looking forward to being surprised!!!!!

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Oh I like his vibe! Yep we’re in for a good time everyone

I am just happy we didn’t get Matt Smith or Dave Bautista.

100% agreed

 

[Silvermoth]

Omg we’re finally getting a Brainiac who raps. Don’t lie and pretend your heart has never desired this

“In west krypton, born and raised
In a gigantic skull airship is how I spent most of my days”

 

[Sawyer]

Mf can look scary as hell if he wants to.

 

[Lily Adler]

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Mf can look scary as hell if he wants to.

Looks like an AU John Travolta.

 

[Sawyer]

Looks like an AU John Travolta.

And that’s not scary to you??

 

[Lily Adler]

And that’s not scary to you??

 

[Adrian Chase]

The best films I've seen him in are Assayas' "Personal Shopper" and Claire Denis' "High Life."
Definitely two niche films, but by two great directors.

I love it when Gunn casts lesser-known actors and then tailors a character for them.
Just think of Chukwudi Iwuji, who literally appeared out of nowhere to prove himself an exceptional actor in both "Peacemaker" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."

 

[hopefuldreamer]

He looks and sounds great! I can't believe it's FINALLY happening!

 

[Adrian Chase]

 

[Lily Adler]

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Can we not with the Absolute Universe?

 

[Lily Adler]

More this Brainiac please.

 

[DKDetective]

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More this Brainiac please.

Get Geoff Johns the **** out of here!!!

 

[Adrian Chase]

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More this Brainiac please.

If I remember correctly, it's one of the first images Gunn posted in the early months of drafting the DCU, before the announcement.

Other images posted during that period included Lobo ("Supergirl"), Mr. Terrific ("Superman"), John Stewart ("Lanterns"), and Deadman (perhaps in Swamp Thing?).