The Official Lex Luthor Casting Thread

[That-Guy]

While I generally detest the idea of casting Luthor solely because and actor shaves his head and looks convincing because of it, check out this photo of Paul Bettany.


He’s probably been suggested for this role before, though I don’t recall hearing it. But he’s a great actor and this picture more than proves to me that he could look awesome as Lex. What do you guys think?

 

[That-Guy]

While I generally detest the idea of casting Luthor solely because and actor shaves his head and looks convincing because of it, check out this photo of Paul Bettany.


He’s probably been suggested for this role before, though I don’t recall hearing it. But he’s a great actor and this picture more than proves to me that he could look awesome as Lex. What do you guys think?

 

[Webhead2006]

i see nothing wrong really with looking at actors who are bald or played bald in films to get a judge on looks how they could be for lex.

 

[Captain America]

Corrupt Businessman no doubt - And Nic Cage or Daniel Day-Lewis sound great to me

 

[GreenKToo]

Love Day-Lewis..Cage, not so much.
Brolin, Depp, Day-Lewis, Mortensen. All would make an excellent Lex IMO.

 

[That-Guy]

After the abomination that was Ghost Rider, Nic Cage should never appear in a superhero movie again; I don't care how much he might love the genre.

Everyday, I take time to say a little silent prayer and thank God that Cage never wound up playing Superman.

 

[Daybreak_st]

Love Day-Lewis..Cage, not so much.
Brolin, Depp, Day-Lewis, Mortensen. All would make an excellent Lex IMO.

Viggo mortensen for Lex Luthor! That would be AWESOME!

 

[That-Guy]

Indeed it would be.

I really hope Viggo hasn't completely retired from acting. The guy is so talented. I don't know why his movies never seem to get any damned promotion.

 

[Daybreak_st]

wow, i didn't know he retired from acting, man that stinks, he's really good.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea i recall hearing he was retiring/planning to retire. viggo would be a good pick in my book.

 

[Frodo]

I still like Russel Crowe for the role. He perfect for the part. He can also play charming along with mad or evil. A while ago, someone did a manip of him bald and he looked perfect. Plus he has the gravitas and charisma to make you believe he could fool so many people. At the same time he has a physical pressence . Of the actors i've seen, he's one of the few I believe could go toe to toe with Superman, taking him on and besting him .

 

[GreenKToo]

Personally, I see Crowe more as Jor-el, or maybe even Jonathan.

 

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While I generally detest the idea of casting Luthor solely because and actor shaves his head and looks convincing because of it, check out this photo of Paul Bettany.


He’s probably been suggested for this role before, though I don’t recall hearing it. But he’s a great actor and this picture more than proves to me that he could look awesome as Lex. What do you guys think?

He has been suggested a lot, I think he would be very good but the story must be modernized well enough for him to work.

 

[Krug3r]

A few A-listers that I think would look good as Lex Luthor:

Jude Law (My Favourite)

Johnny Depp

Matthew McConaughey

Russell Crowe

Matthew Fox

 

[Mr. Earle]

Matthew McConaughey? Really? REALLY?

 

[Krug3r]

hahaha..ok not really...I guess I got carried away by this bald-making website.... sorry about that. hehehe

 

[That-Guy]

LOL, those bald pics are funny. The Matthew Fox one is priceless.

 

[Webhead2006]

some nice photos of them bald.

 

[GreenKToo]

If only McConaughey could act as well as Crowe....he'd be perfect then.

 

[elgaz]

The more I see his work on Lost, the more I think Titus Welliver is a great nomination for Lex. He does serious and sinister very well, which is exactly what corporate Lex is like, as opposed to the campy Gene Hackman version - he's not a comedian.

 

[GreenKToo]

Just my little humble opinion, but I really think the role of Lex will need to be an A-LIST actor.
Somebody that will make the public go ''no freaking way is he Lex, I gotta see this!!!''

 

[That-Guy]

Yeah, that's what I think too. I think that Superman will either be a total unknown or a semi-known actor, but Lex, Brainy and Lois will all either be big names or up-and-comers.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

Luis Tosar as Lex Luthor!

For the record Johnny Depp was supposed to be Lex in the McG Superman movie.

 

[NotFadeAway]

The more I see his work on Lost, the more I think Titus Welliver is a great nomination for Lex. He does serious and sinister very well, which is exactly what corporate Lex is like, as opposed to the campy Gene Hackman version - he's not a comedian.

OH HELLS YEAH!!!

Welliver reminds me so much of Lex Luthor in TAS. Both Welliver and fellow Lost actor Michael Emerson(Ben) are among my top choices along with Michael C. Hall and Jason Isaacs.

I'm not all for getting a Day-Lewis/Leo because your only going to get them for one movie when Lex needs to be there throughout a franchise. Of all the big names out there, the only one I truly want is Jaquin Phoenix and that is if he gets his act together.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea i am curious to see what direction and pick they go with for lex this time.