The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread

[VenomsMom]

I found this Lex to be quite entertaining. Keep this version. Had he did this plan a week before Superman came back he would have gotten away with it. Lex is a genius.

 

[Lightning54SC]

lex was ruined.

he has killed the hero and still survived, running free and probably make a great return.
where is the truth, justice and the american way???
we don't get it in real life and we can't get it in a superman movie. how sad.

agreed

 

[Qwerty©]

I wouldn't be too disappointed. Lexcorp has only been part of Lex's character for 20 years of Superman history, leaving 50 years without it. Singer is free to use either interpretation.

Anyone who believes that Singer's portrayal of Lex is wrong just because Lexcorp isn't present, is close-minded.

Not to say I wouldn't want Lexcorp, as it is a very interesting dynamic of post-crisis Lex that I enjoyed in the DCAU.

 

[Weadazoid]

I want to see it........ mainly for the technology.... advanced Military contracts ect ect

 

[ReTrO JuNkIe 42]

I wouldn't be too disappointed. Lexcorp has only been part of Lex's character for 20 years of Superman history, leaving 50 years without it. Singer is free to use either interpretation.

Anyone who believes that Singer's portrayal of Lex is wrong just because Lexcorp isn't present, is close-minded.

Not to say I wouldn't want Lexcorp, as it is a very interesting dynamic of post-crisis Lex that I enjoyed in the DCAU.

I think it is an intresting dynamic, and it puts his public persona against Supermans and the doubt that would be in the citizens minds as to who to trust an alien or some one who has built metropolis up (if it was like the DCAU)

 

[VenomsMom]

This Lex shocked us in STM. He made us laugh in SII. He was a no show in SIII. He made his spectacular return in SIV. And then he threatened all of humanity in SR after waiting patiently in prison for his appeal the right way. Who wouldn't want this Lex? What will he do next. I can't wait to see.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

it's kind of sad. Not to trash anyone's opinion. but these characters have many diffrent interpretations. What if writers said,"why would we give Lex a Corporation when he's been a scientist since he was created"

Not liking Singers' Lex is one thing but to say he can't be anyway else is weird.

 

[Matt]

I voted extremely, but it is really moot as LexCorp at this point simply wouldn't work.

 

[Matt]

it's kind of sad. Not to trash anyone's opinion. but these characters have many diffrent interpretations. What if writers said,"why would we give Lex a Corporation when he's been a scientist since he was created"

Not liking Singers' Lex is one thing but to say he can't be anyway else is weird.

I think the general consensus is however, that LexCorp is the superior Lex Luthor characterization.

What you are saying is as if Chris Nolan decided to use the Red Hood and only the Red Hood and then you say "Whats it matter? Its still the Joker."

 

[FlawlessVictory]

it's kind of sad. Not to trash anyone's opinion. but these characters have many diffrent interpretations. What if writers said,"why would we give Lex a Corporation when he's been a scientist since he was created"

Not liking Singers' Lex is one thing but to say he can't be anyway else is weird.

How is Lex a scientist in the Donner/Singer movies?

 

[Showtime]

I think Lex can possibly be laying the foundation for Lexcorp, maybe by working with Star Labs or funding the Cadmus Project. There is a possibility he could have taken over a business in Metropolis as well. There is definately a way to move from the Donner Lex to more of a business tycoon, they just can't do it in one swipe of the pen.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

I think the general consensus is however, that LexCorp is the superior Lex Luthor characterization.

What you are saying is as if Chris Nolan decided to use the Red Hood and only the Red Hood and then you say "Whats it matter? Its still the Joker."

Nice try, but Nolan is actually the perfect example. He's using a certain more maniac version of Joker instead of the lighter 1989 version. Both are legitamate versions. No one is complaining.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

Nice try, but Nolan is actually the perfect example. He's using a certain more maniac version of Joker instead of the lighter 1989 version. Both are legitamate versions. No one is complaining.

You know why no one is complaining about Nolan's take on the Joker? It's because of reasons like below:

NOLAN: We’re drawing from the entire canon. I don’t want to talk too specifically about it. The thing I will say is that if you go back to the very first appearance of the Joker in the comics …

Which I’ve read. And he’s a bastard.

NOLAN: [emphatically] Yeah. And there’s a very clear direction … It’s pretty surprising how clearly drawn that character is in that book.

http://www.batman-on-film.com/batmovienewsarchives49.html

Now, how many comics did Singer said he turned to for his characterization of Lex? Oh, I forgot, Singer didn't turn to the comics.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

^That's true and I understand why people want him to use the comics as a guide, but that wasn't the argument he put forth.

Saying there aren't any other way to interpret a character is as silly when that character has been interpreted that way.

I don't want to be a jerk cause I hope Lex has LexCorp in the next movie. If not, then make him an even bigger threat to Superman. X2 was loosely based on "God Loves, Man Kills" so it's not like Singer doesn't know how to do the research.

 

[Matt]

^That's true and I understand why people want him to use the comics as a guide, but that wasn't the argument he put forth.

Saying there aren't any other way to interpret a character is as silly when that character has been interpreted that way.

But that doesn't make it the best way. Do you want to see King Tut in a Batman movie? Sure, he has been in Batman cannon, he can be interpreted as a Batman villian, but that doesn't make him one of quality. Lex's campy persona is not one of quality. Corporate Lex is. Just because it has been done, doesn't make it good.

I don't want to be a jerk cause I hope Lex has LexCorp in the next movie. If not, then make him an even bigger threat to Superman. X2 was loosely based on "God Loves, Man Kills" so it's not like Singer doesn't know how to do the research.

No it wasn't. X2 was nothing like God Loves, Man Kills. It is like Singer looked through a list of X-Men villians on Wikipedia, closed his eyes, pointed at one, and choose the name. The only similiarity is William Stryker's name. The character of Stryker isn't even the same. He is closer to John Wraith of the Ultimate series. To say X2 is based on God Loves, Man Kills is like saying X-Men is based on Moby Dick because it once featured a character named Ahab. Singer did no research, he picked a name.

 

[Showtime]

Did somebody mention King Tut in a Batman movie? That is like my life long dream?

 

[Eros]

I think Lex can possibly be laying the foundation for Lexcorp, maybe by working with Star Labs or funding the Cadmus Project. There is a possibility he could have taken over a business in Metropolis as well. There is definately a way to move from the Donner Lex to more of a business tycoon, they just can't do it in one swipe of the pen.

hes trapped on an island, and Lois Lane is going to surely write a story about what happened, not to mention superman and richard white are gonna tell people. Lexcorp is both not neccassary and nearly Impossible by the end of returns.

 

[Lead Cenobite]

How is Lex a scientist in the Donner/Singer movies?

I dunno, I mean, I guess anyone knows how to cause the west coast to fall into the sea using a warhead. Anyone can build a holographic projector and a black box in prison too, right?

 

[Dope Nose]

hes trapped on an island, and Lois Lane is going to surely write a story about what happened, not to mention superman and richard white are gonna tell people. Lexcorp is both not neccassary and nearly Impossible by the end of returns.

I disagree. there's really no proof of Lex's involvement so it's really a matter of Lois'/Jason's/Superman's word against his. Lex could argue that the technology used to create the new landmass was clearly alien and that Superman, angry at having missed testifying at Luthor's first trial, is attempting to frame him. regarding Lexcorp, Luthor mentions in the '78 film that he's been purchasing miles of desert land through Lex Luthor Incorporated. so all that's really needed is a short scene where Lex explains that he had made various successful investments through Lex Luthor Inc. but hadn't been able to access the company's funds due to his incarceration and various other legal restrictions which he's only now managed to overcome. suddenly Lex is one of the richest and most powerful men in Metropolis. throw in a line about how he's shortened the name to Lexcorp and you're done.

 

[Paste Pot Pete]

A thing worth noting, even thought it's anything but canon -

For anyone who has the Superman Ultimate Collection on DVD, the front page article of the little Daily Planet booklet inside reads something about Superman saving a new Lexcorp train from derailing.

But anyways-

No, I wouldn't be all that disappointed, as I liked Luthor in SR. He was by far the most menacing Luthor I've seen in any media besides the comics (including the animated version, who I liked but never found particularly menacing...basically because he just never did much).

However, I think there's ONE major option for Lex starting his business without interference by Superman or Lois.

INSURANCE. He knows about the KID. He has that to hang over Supes' head; he wouldn't dare expose Luthor if it meant putting Jason in danger. For the haters, it gives the despised Jason a major purpose, while at the same time restoring the favored Luthorcorp angle.

In fact, if they were to go in that direction, I'd find it the most believable version of the corporate Luthor ever, as it always personally bugged me how Superman was never able to take him down (I know, I know..money is power and all that crap, but he's Supes for god's sake. At least Spacey's Luthor now knows his Achilles' Heel.)

 

[wellsy]

I did that (in my script of MoS).

Sorry to digress but I've been wondering, should I repost in this forum (I posted it in other SR sequels)?

 

[Showtime]

hes trapped on an island, and Lois Lane is going to surely write a story about what happened, not to mention superman and richard white are gonna tell people. Lexcorp is both not neccassary and nearly Impossible by the end of returns.

To bad it's not reality and it's a movie, the guy got off on appeal because Superman wasn't there to testify. In the comics Lex gets out of anything and everything. We'll see if there is a Lexcorp or not, but it won't hinge on you saying it's "impossible" or me saying it's "probable."

 

[VenomsMom]

To bad it's not reality and it's a movie, the guy got off on appeal because Superman wasn't there to testify. In the comics Lex gets out of anything and everything. We'll see if there is a Lexcorp or not, but it won't hinge on you saying it's "impossible" or me saying it's "probable."

Yes, thats the fabulous justice system. Lex gets off the hook after nearly obliverating the west coast of the US because Superman didn't testify in court. And now he will probably get off for nearly annihilating the east coast after trying to form an illegal land mass that caused destruction in a major city. The guy is a powerful mortal isn't he. This guy does not need super powers. I guess had Ras Al Ghul and Scarecrow been caught and Batman didnt show up in court they would have gotten off to. It doesnt matter because Lex will be back and we wont see Lexcorp anyways. The con man will try to get some powers, that will be the extent of it. I love lex.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

I disagree. there's really no proof of Lex's involvement so it's really a matter of Lois'/Jason's/Superman's word against his. Lex could argue that the technology used to create the new landmass was clearly alien and that Superman, angry at having missed testifying at Luthor's first trial, is attempting to frame him. regarding Lexcorp, Luthor mentions in the '78 film that he's been purchasing miles of desert land through Lex Luthor Incorporated. so all that's really needed is a short scene where Lex explains that he had made various successful investments through Lex Luthor Inc. but hadn't been able to access the company's funds due to his incarceration and various other legal restrictions which he's only now managed to overcome. suddenly Lex is one of the richest and most powerful men in Metropolis. throw in a line about how he's shortened the name to Lexcorp and you're done.

So, everyone is just supposed to take Lex's word over Superman?! And let me ask you a question, just how did Lex get that technology? Oh yea, he STOLE it.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

To bad it's not reality and it's a movie, the guy got off on appeal because Superman wasn't there to testify. In the comics Lex gets out of anything and everything. We'll see if there is a Lexcorp or not, but it won't hinge on you saying it's "impossible" or me saying it's "probable."

Yea, because in the comics he is in such a high position and has so many connections, he has the ability to get away with just about everything. Movie Lex isn't in such a position.