The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 4

[Rodrigo90]

DDL will only take on a role that he thinks will win him an Oscar.
Its a shame Heath had to die for his.

Superhero movies are literally shunned by the Academy Awards. So the chances of DDL playing Lex are pretty low. BUT...theres always a chance. I think he might.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

Only if a big name director directed it. A Scorsese or a Paul Thomas Anderson. Then we might see DDL in a Superhero film.

 

[fixxxer1022]

i hope they squeeze lex in this movie, even at the end. i cannot get behind this reboot without luthor in some fashion.

 

[godisawesome]

That's a good bald head.

I'm with this. Or at least the idea behind getting someone like Damon to play the part. Someone with a lot of intensity but the kind of charisma that accompanies those who regularly play heroes. I want him to be charming, disarming, and fun, and then switch over to terrifying, and I think someone like Damon could pull that off.

This is partly because I want a completely amalgamated Luthor, a mad-scientist billionaire originally hailing from samll town America, a (very much) former friend of Clark Kent who has since become a suave, Clancy Brown like, smiling monster, who you have to get close to like Lois Lane did to see his true colors. I want the audience to lower their guard right before he does something horrifying, then reveal he does that all the time.

I mean, I can see Damon greeting Clark with a big smile and a hearty handshake, thus freaking Clark out, and giving Superman a smug look and the whole deal with the devil dialogue before their feud becomes personal.

And I would like explicit dialogue references to Luthor in this movie if we're going to have his presence even suggested. At least something like Sherlock Holmes Moriarty teaser.

 

[Frontier]

i hope they squeeze lex in this movie, even at the end. i cannot get behind this reboot without luthor in some fashion.

I could not disagree with you more.

I love Lex, he's a great villain.

But the films have done him to death.

Can you imagine Joker in 80% of Batman movies, even if in non-focus capacity?

Cause right now, that's the stats for Lex Luthor in Superman films.

Superman I, II, IV, and Returns. 4 out of 5 films have had Lex Luthor.

Too much of a good thing and all, you know?

If he's not in MoS, it'll make that 4 out of 6. Still a bit too much, but better than it has been for 30+ years.

I hope we don't see Lex on film again for a long time. Or if they do a trilogy off of MoS, not until part 3 at earliest.

There are so many other villains... lets utilize them!

Metallo, Brainiac, Doomsday, just to name a few!

Lex Luthor in Superman Movies = Klingons in Star Trek Movies. ENOUGH ALREADY!

 

[Llama_Shepherd]

Lex Luthor is not just a villain. He is a supporting character in the Superman mythos. Like Gordon to Batman moreso than Joker.

 

[shieldshero]

I could not disagree with you more.

I love Lex, he's a great villain.

But the films have done him to death.

Can you imagine Joker in 80% of Batman movies, even if in non-focus capacity?

Cause right now, that's the stats for Lex Luthor in Superman films.

Superman I, II, IV, and Returns. 4 out of 5 films have had Lex Luthor.

Too much of a good thing and all, you know?

If he's not in MoS, it'll make that 4 out of 6. Still a bit too much, but better than it has been for 30+ years.

I hope we don't see Lex on film again for a long time. Or if they do a trilogy off of MoS, not until part 3 at earliest.

There are so many other villains... lets utilize them!

Metallo, Brainiac, Doomsday, just to name a few!

Lex Luthor in Superman Movies = Klingons in Star Trek Movies. ENOUGH ALREADY!

Too much of a good thing? As much as I have a fondness for Hackman in the role,
the movies you're talking about feature a Lex portrayed in a way the majority of fans aren't happy with.
Most would rather see business man Lex, upstanding citizen with hidden agenda ala STAS and Lois & Clark to a degree. . .

Spacey gave us more of the same outdated Ham. . .
It's definitely time for a new take on Luthor to be seen on screen imo, maybe not a large role in this 1st reboot,
but definitely as the movies hopefully continue. . .

 

[Project862006]

Damian Lewis wouldn't be a bad Lex and red head like lex was before being bald lol good actor too

 

[I Am The Knight]

Lex Luthor is not just a villain. He is a supporting character in the Superman mythos. Like Gordon to Batman moreso than Joker.

Couldn't agree more.

And I'm liking that Damian Lewis Project. Red hair, green eyes. Perfect t:

 

[Krumm]

I'm with this. Or at least the idea behind getting someone like Damon to play the part. Someone with a lot of intensity but the kind of charisma that accompanies those who regularly play heroes. I want him to be charming, disarming, and fun, and then switch over to terrifying, and I think someone like Damon could pull that off.

This is partly because I want a completely amalgamated Luthor, a mad-scientist billionaire originally hailing from samll town America, a (very much) former friend of Clark Kent who has since become a suave, Clancy Brown like, smiling monster, who you have to get close to like Lois Lane did to see his true colors. I want the audience to lower their guard right before he does something horrifying, then reveal he does that all the time.

I mean, I can see Damon greeting Clark with a big smile and a hearty handshake, thus freaking Clark out, and giving Superman a smug look and the whole deal with the devil dialogue before their feud becomes personal.

And I would like explicit dialogue references to Luthor in this movie if we're going to have his presence even suggested. At least something like Sherlock Holmes Moriarty teaser.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

Damian Lewis wouldn't be a bad Lex and red head like lex was before being bald lol good actor too

I'd be completely excited about this.

Watched the first season of The Forsyte Saga when I was younger, and I still think to this day that he is one of the most convincing villain actors.

 

[Lily Adler]

I would definitely get behind Lewis for Lex, Damian not Daniel. Matt Damon wouldn't be terrible, but I know a lot of people who would complain about that choice.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Good suggestion with Lewis. I could totally see that.

 

[Shabadoo]

Seeing as my original post was deleted for linking to a video with bleeped swearing, my suggestion is for Jon Hamm. Even though the video of him as Lex was a parody, I think he could really nail the role if he played it for real.

He can turn on the charm, and also be intense when called for.

 

[fixxxer1022]

Lex Luthor is not just a villain. He is a supporting character in the Superman mythos. Like Gordon to Batman moreso than Joker.

exactly, i don't know what some of these people are thinking. you cannot have superman without lex luthor. jesus, they aren't rewriting the whole mythology here.

im come to except a black perry white but having no lex is a HUGE let down for me. he at least needs to be mentioned in some capacity to set his character up. you guys don't even know if we will get a part 2.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Yeah, I hope he is in there in some capacity. If he isn't, I'll deal with it, but IMO, Lex is too important NOT to be in a Superman origin movie. He's essential to Superman's integration into human society.

 

[NotFadeAway]

Why are people still entertaining the idea of Daniel Day-Lewis as Lex Luthor? C'mon people. One, the guy is kind of snob. Great actor, but the kind of movie snob that would think comic book films are beneath him. Two, if by the grace of God a miracle occured and DDL did sign up to play Luthor, we would only get him for one film. Anyone who believes Lex should be in this film and every possible sequel instead of being saved for the sequel needs to think about that.

I am in favor of Lex being saved for the sequel, but mentioning his name and/or LexCorp. And starting with the sequel, Lex should be in every film afterwards. But build some suspense ala Begins setting up the Joker. But, this would probably require casting an actor on the level of Cavill or Shannon, not Crowe or Costner. A semi-younger actor on Cavill/Shannon's level, a villian character actor veteran in Jason Isaacs, or the one big name that could create a buzz while sticking around for in Jaquin Phoenix. I would go after Phoenix. Atleast sniff around him.

A couple of outside the box choices I have for Lex, in no particular order, are Michael C. Hall for one. He would kill it. Alexis Denisof, who played Wesey Wyndam-Price on Angel. It's a crime that the guy has hardly worked since the end of Angel because he is incredible. I have read several times that Denisof was looked at as a candidate for both Two-Face and even the Joker by Nolan going into The Dark Knight and I believe it because Nolan knows talent. Denisof just needs a break, and if I ever fulfill my pipe dream and become a big film director I will be sure to give him his break if he doesn't happen by then. I've already come up with an outline for an artsy fartsy indy film and wrote the main role with him in mind. Anyway, here is a weird one, Matthew Fox from Lost. I think Fox could play as a guy who THINKS he is the hero of the story, while being one moment away from coming completely unhinged and hanging on for dear life not too go that route. If you want to do some Heath Ledger style casting, how about getting his brokeback buddy Jake Gyllenhaal. It would be so outside the realm of Gyllenhaal's work, like Ledger with the Joker, and he is an obvious talent. And the same for my last off the wall suggestion, James Franco.

As for DDL, if that miracle from God did occur, I'd gladly take him as a one off villian like Eradicator, Metallo, or Bizzaro. DDL instantly would take one of the characters up not one, but two notches. Perhaps three. Or four. Here is a crazy idea I JUST had. If we would get a movie with Darkseid and he appeared in human form throughout the movie, DDL could own that as well. Though I would just get Andy Serkis to portray a CGI Darkseid physically with Peter Weller doing the voice work.

 

[Lily Adler]

How would one introduce Lex into the franchise?

 

[terry78]

He doesn't really need a massive one, as it will just be assumed that he's been a staple of Metropolis for years, his name is on par with Gates or Jobs or other CEO's as the one everyone knows. But he's had shady dealings going on for a minute. Lois kind of suspects and knows, but could never really nail him.

 

[Mad Love]

Why are people still entertaining the idea of Daniel Day-Lewis as Lex Luthor? C'mon people. One, the guy is kind of snob. Great actor, but the kind of movie snob that would think comic book films are beneath him.

That's BS. Just because he's selective of his roles doesn't mean he's a snob. You know he praised Ledger's performance as Joker? He wouldn't do that if he thinks poorly of comic book roles. It's like saying any actor who doesn't do a comic book movie is a snob. Ridiculous. DDL has his reasons for picking roles. First, he has to be offered them. Then he has to decide if he can do something for the character in an interesting way as an actor. He's not going to do a simple role that's boring to him.

 

[Superman_200]

Daniel Day Lewis is very selective with the movies he chooses to participate in, but then again so is Russell Crowe. I did not expect a guy like Crowe to sign up for this but then again who would have expected Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, etc. to join in with the Batman crew.

 

[fixxxer1022]

i don't care who is cast, i just want lex!..../thread!

 

[godisawesome]

How would one introduce Lex into the franchise?

Over the course of the story, Lois reveals a story she's been working on through most of the movie, something that has to deal with numerous murders and Kryptonian tech disappearing under her father, General Lane's watch. She mentions that she believes Metropolis' "Man of Tommorrow," Lex Luthor, is involved in some form.

After Superman has defeated Zod, taken a job at the Daily Planet, and wrapped up just about everything neccesary to the main plot, Lois and Clark interview Luthor briefly, mentioning his previous relationship with both of them. Lex successfully deflects their questions, makes some smug commentary on Superman, and wishes them a merry good-bye. Lois calls her father only for him to succumb to a rather convenient heart attack at that moment.As the elevator closes, the audience last glimpse is Lex, waving at them with a smile.

 

[OsGom]

Lex could be weapons mogul/rising politician perhaps involved in covering up the existence of aliens. Meanwhile subverting alien tech into his designs and in the process orchestrating the political coup that will launch him into the Presidency in the form of a faux invasion that only he has the resources to repel. All this wouldn’t happen in the first movie but would be buzzing around in the background. Superman’s arrival (along with Zod) is both a blessing and a curse to his agenda. A blessing in that the world at large bear witness an alien invasion and the frightening power they possess. A curse in that Superman, winning hearts and minds with his boyscout ways, places him as direct opposition to Lex’s plan as the only OTHER power capable of protecting the Earth from a global threat.
Again I wouldn’t want a direct confrontation or even contact in the first movie. Maybe have Lex vocally speaking out in the press against Supes as kind of a backdrop to the story.
Having Lex as a corrupt politician I think would resonate more with audiences in the current political climate. This is better than Lex just being a corporate big wig manipulating events behind the scenes. Lex is a megalomaniac after all who craves recognition and the spotlight. He never struck me as a great behind the scenes player. He is a selfstyled savior of humanity who knows what’s best for mankind even if mankind doesn’t.
Anyway, that’s my take.

 

[tomoe]

Has anyone seen this? http://www.movienewz.com/michael-cerveris-up-for-supermans-lex-luthor/