The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread - Part 6

[Rust]

how would daniel craig a guy who has played nothing but good guys - Cowboys and aliens,james freaking bond,girl with dragon tattoo,dream house,defiance,munich,etc.

i dont think i have ever seen craig play a villain he fits with your big name not associated with these types of roles, so the GA wont suspect too much.

james bond playing a villain

Well, he's a villain in Road To Perdition and less of a villain in TombRaider, but it's more that he has a certain look really. He doesnt look particularly friendly. Probably even less bald. He'd look downright scary with those blue eyes. And even when he plays the hero he still comes off as cold and cynical.

 

[Project862006]

i kind of want my lex to have a tough ruggedness to him lol

 

[BestGirl]

I'd feel a little jipped if Lex wasn't bald.

I would too. Baldness is Lex's iconic look. If they're going to foist a redheaded Lois on us they can at least give us a bald Lex!

I want Lex bald. BUT, if they go the non bald route I'm ok as long as they don't use the hair loss as a motive or as going insane. To me that's just lame. I'm sorry but if i had THAT much money and i lost my hair, then I'm just going to get a sick ass wig or good ass surgery lol...i WILL NOT vow vengeance lol.

Especially since being bald isn't all that stigmatized anymore. It's even seen as being cool.

 

[Eddie Dean]

i kind of want my lex to have a tough ruggedness to him lol

Like... say.... a Jason Statham?

 

[BestGirl]

I agree. He shouldnt come across as an obvious villain, which is why I dont get the support for Isaacs, Craig and the likes.

I did support Mark Strong myself, but I think it SHOULD be someone likable. And not obvious at all. Preferably played by a big name not associated with these types of roles, so the GA wont suspect too much.

Someone earlier in the thread suggested Matt Damon, which would be pretty clever casting to me.

 

[Maximus One]

Anybody ever think Clancy Brown could make a good Lex in live action? I mean, hes awesome as Lex in the cartoons but I think he has a very interesting look that would be ideal for Lex

 

[hobo123]

Stuhlbarg is bald and a decent actor, no argument, but I dunno - I don't get this likeable charisma off him.

Whilst Lex is obviously the villain of the story, if they're going for the CEO/politican angle, then he has to have incredible charisma and come across as hugely likeable to the general populace. It's only us (the audience), Superman and a few select others who will know what he's really like behind closed doors.

Whatever actor they cast in the role has to be believable, but also has to be naturally charismatic.

For me at least, Stuhlbarg is one of the few actors that I can see play the smooth and charming, family-friendly but also a Moriarty-esque character.

Btw he's never been bald, the picture is fake.

I agree. He shouldnt come across as an obvious villain, which is why I dont get the support for Isaacs, Craig and the likes.

I did support Mark Strong myself, but I think it SHOULD be someone likable. And not obvious at all. Preferably played by a big name not associated with these types of roles, so the GA wont suspect too much.

I think Mark Strong and also Ralph Fiennes have played enough villians for a lifetime. Seriously, I wonder if they deliberately chose negative roles or do they just keep getting type-cast.

In fairness, it probably has. I mean, have you looked through all previous Lex casting threads?

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Edit: Just checked, it was suggested by Venomfan in the second Lex casting thread.

 

[Project862006]

Anybody ever think Clancy Brown could make a good Lex in live action? I mean, hes awesome as Lex in the cartoons but I think he has a very interesting look that would be ideal for Lex

clancy brown circa shawshank redemption would of been one intimidating lex

 

[TheHeatKitchen]

Eric Bana

 

[Rodrigo90]

Kevin Mckidd from Grey's Anatomy?

 

[Project862006]

what about josh brolin

 

[SuperMike335!!]

Kevin Mckidd from Grey's Anatomy?

Almost a Putin look in his eyes. Intense.

I like.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

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Edit: Just checked, it was suggested by Venomfan in the second Lex casting thread.

I was just teasing, but fair play for checking!

what about josh brolin

Yeah, Brolin's a decent choice. He fits into my 'old but not too old, charming/sexy but not 'hot'' look. And he's a damn good actor

 

[Jake Cassidy]

what about josh brolin

Awesome choice

Kevin Mckidd from Grey's Anatomy?

Metallo t:

 

[Rodrigo90]

Metallo? Hmm

 

[Rodrigo90]

Yeah, Brolin's a decent choice. He fits into my 'old but not too old, charming/sexy but not 'hot'' look. And he's a damn good actor

You mean old, but not old that he looks 100 look?

 

[hopefuldreamer]

You mean old, but not old that he looks 100 look?

No! I mean exactly what I said! Stop changing my words!

 

[Rodrigo90]

BAH! You know I love you really

 

[Lily Adler]

Yes, but it's what we like to call 'tough love'.

 

[Rodrigo90]

Story of my romantic life...look at the confessions thread lol

 

[Rust]

Hadnt thought of Mckidd. Good one. A redhead too.

Brolin might be the type of name they're going for though. A heavyweight.

 

[Rodrigo90]

Yeah, that'll likely be the case.

 

[Project862006]

what i like about brolin is he is handsome,charismatic but even at an older age of 44 he still is very youthful looking but he also looks like a tough bad ass and hey he is ma kent's husband

 

[hopefuldreamer]

BAH! You know I love you really

Awww, you too!

... I'm way to easily buttered up, aren't I?



Seriously though, Brolin's really growing on me as a choice. Defo in my top 5 now

 

[Lex Luthor]

clancy brown circa shawshank redemption would of been one intimidating lex

Indeed.

Would have been wonderful to see in live action at one time.