No. No. No. No. No.No.No.No.No..No........NO
Jessie Esinberg has been confirmed as Lex Luther for the upcoming Super Man Vs Batman film. WHAT.
Now for awhile Lex Luthor was assumed to be the next villain in the follow up to Man Of Steel since it was announced. Casting rumors included Bryan Cranston(Which was my top choice) and Joaquin Phoenix. Even Denzel Washington was name dropped.
Fans were shocked when Ben Affleck was cast as Batman, replacing Christian Bale. Which, personally I don't feel is an awful casting choice. Gal Gadot got some flack for being casted, which again i can live with as long as she bulks up and has the right outfit.
But JESSIE FREAKING EISNBERG!?!?! Now don't get me wrong, I think he's a great actor and he happens to be great a playing douchbags and socially awkward individuals. I just think he's not great for the part. Of course I could be wrong and he could be totally great in the role, but I can't wrap my head around that.
Here is the official statement from director Zach Snyder "Lex Luthor is often considered the most notorious of Superman’s rivals, his unsavory reputation preceding him since 1940. What’s great about Lex is that he exists beyond the confines of the stereotypical nefarious villain. He’s a complicated and sophisticated character whose intellect, wealth and prominence position him as one of the few mortals able to challenge the incredible might of Superman. Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions.”
Other and less bizarre casting news is Jeremy Irons playing Alfred. Although it's much different from the Micheal Cane Alfred. He could be the Alfred closer to the comic books. Maybe even more outspoken then the comic book Alfred.
The director had this to say about that particular casting choice "As everyone knows, Alfred is Bruce Wayne’s most trusted friend, ally and mentor, a noble guardian and father figure. He is an absolutely critical element in the intricate infrastructure that allows Bruce Wayne to transform himself into Batman. It is an honor to have such an amazingly seasoned and gifted actor as Jeremy taking on the important role of the man who mentors and guides the guarded and nearly impervious façade that encapsulates Bruce Wayne.”
Now it's time for optimism. Maybe the change in direction with these iconic characters isn't a bad thing. It could be great that they try to distance themselves from other batman and superman movies that have been out. Jessie Esinberg could even blow away all the other editions of Lex Luther with his performance. That's what I hope is going to happen. My preferred outcome for this movie.
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