The Greatest Criminal Mind of Our Time: Nicholas Hoult IS Lex Luthor

[Gu3ree]

I did enjoy John Shea's portrayal as Lex Luthor. He was quite a villain. He seemed to embrace the idea of being a bad guy though whereas other interpretations of the character, Lex doesn't come across as a bad guy until Superman debuts and wants all the attention for himself. In L&C, Lex was already a criminal before Superman made his debut. I can't remember that much as it's been ages since I've watched L&C. While I enjoyed Shea's portrayal, I recall finding him a bit theatrical and unreal at times, but still enjoyable.

I don't remember if Shea's version of Luthor had the same motivation where Lex just wanted to kill Superman because he hated Superman's presence and because Supes was awarded the Man of Tomorrow instead of Lex?

I noticed something slightly similar in Clancy Brown's performance as Lex Luthor and John Shea's. John Shea and Clancy Brown both had a way of enunciating the name, "Superman" with hatred. John Shea said it sarcastically but with a hint of jealously like, "Superman??? God I hate this guy and his name, really?"
His quote, "Astonishing name. 'SU-PER-MAN.' Well haven't you heard? That's what they're calling you. It's international news."

Then Clancy Brown, "You see...um...'Su-per-man', I own most of Metropolis...I helped build it."

Both expressed their hatred for the Nietzsche concept, when enunciating the word SUPERMAN.

 

[AndrewGilkison]

Its interesting that the Lois & Clark pilot and Last Son Of Krypton basically end the same way, with Superman confronting Lex at his office while hovering above him, setting up future confrontations to come.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

I did enjoy John Shea's portrayal as Lex Luthor. He was quite a villain. He seemed to embrace the idea of being a bad guy though whereas other interpretations of the character, Lex doesn't come across as a bad guy until Superman debuts and wants all the attention for himself. In L&C, Lex was already a criminal before Superman made his debut. I can't remember that much as it's been ages since I've watched L&C. While I enjoyed Shea's portrayal, I recall finding him a bit theatrical and unreal at times, but still enjoyable.

I don't remember if Shea's version of Luthor had the same motivation where Lex just wanted to kill Superman because he hated Superman's presence and because Supes was awarded the Man of Tomorrow instead of Lex?

I noticed something slightly similar in Clancy Brown's performance as Lex Luthor and John Shea's. John Shea and Clancy Brown both had a way of enunciating the name, "Superman" with hatred. John Shea said it sarcastically but with a hint of jealously like, "Superman??? God I hate this guy and his name, really?"
His quote, "Astonishing name. 'SU-PER-MAN.' Well haven't you heard? That's what they're calling you. It's international news."

Then Clancy Brown, "You see...um...'Su-per-man', I own most of Metropolis...I helped build it."

Both expressed their hatred for the Nietzsche concept, when enunciating the word SUPERMAN.

Totally love that detail, I agree, you should be able to hear the hatred!

In LnC Lex hated Superman because he saw himself as the most powerful and admired man in the city, and then along comes Superman... who steals his top spot. You even see Superman being given the 'key to the city' over Lex in the first few episodes.

I enjoy some version's of Lex that have some actual notion they aren't a villain, but I also love a Lex that knows he's a sociopath but loves pretending to be a philanthropist.

 

[Sawyer]

Hugh Grant Lionel Luthor cameo pls.

 

[Lily Adler]

Hugh Grant Lionel Luthor cameo pls.

I don't think I've ever heard Hugh Grant do an American accent before.

 

[Sawyer]

I don't think I've ever heard Hugh Grant do an American accent before.

Wouldn’t it be funny if he’s actually been trying to do one this whole time, but he’s been absolutely terrible at it?

 

[GreenKToo]

I have high hopes that this Lex is the one we've been waiting on. I'm probably even more excited to see Lex than I am superman.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

 

[hopefuldreamer]

 

[GreenKToo]

That's what I want, a Lex on the level of Tony Stark in intelligence, but without the quips or humor.

 

[Sawyer]

Love that.

 

[Silvermoth]

That’s kind of cool. Sounds like he’s sort of living in the year 2090 while the rest of us are back here

 

[Alien Anal]

I want mad scientist lex! So glad to hear this. Mad scientist lex mixed with the hidden identity of being a professional business man (similar to Supes situation)

 

[Herolee10]

 

[hopefuldreamer]

 

[Lily Adler]

Love that.

Remember Lex used magic and science to revive Darkseid.

 

[Silvermoth]

Perfect Lex. You can see his charm but his kind of reptilian sociopathy. This is a guy who’s going to menace not just Superman but the entire DCU. Brilliant casting

 

[GreenKToo]

Hopefully, This Lex will at least have his presence felt in all the films.
If it's nothing but showing Luther-corp items here and there would be great, kinda like Amazon has with us.

 

[AverageMan]

I don't think I've ever heard Hugh Grant do an American accent before.

He did an (ironically) bad one in Mickey Blue Eyes. Get outta heeeere

 

[Deck Rickard]

Question. Do you think we’ll see this Lex in the Kryptonite battlesuit? Maybe not in this movie but eventually? I kinda hope we do. And that seems like the kind of thing that Gunn would be into.

 

[flickchick85]

Question. Do you think we’ll see this Lex in the Kryptonite battlesuit? Maybe not in this movie but eventually? I kinda hope we do. And that seems like the kind of thing that Gunn would be into.

Yep. His "soldiers" are already laying the groundwork.

 

[Deck Rickard]

Yep. His "soldiers" are already laying the groundwork.

Hell yes. Hoult will likely look great in it too, since he’s a bug guy with a perfectly shaped bald head.

Now I’m trying to imagine Eisenlex in that suit. If I was drinking anything right now, it would be coming out of my nose.

 

[Silvermoth]

Question. Do you think we’ll see this Lex in the Kryptonite battlesuit? Maybe not in this movie but eventually? I kinda hope we do. And that seems like the kind of thing that Gunn would be into.

I think there’s a wonderful opportunity for that sure. I would be sad if we didn’t see it

 

[hopefuldreamer]

Hell yes. Hoult will likely look great in it too, since he’s a bug guy with a perfectly shaped bald head.

Now I’m trying to imagine Eisenlex in that suit. If I was drinking anything right now, it would be coming out of my nose.

How have I come this far never hearing the term 'Eisenlex' and why does it immediately make me think of this:

 

[Sawyer]