Not even in some comic storyline where he was a youth or something?
Because Eisenberg would just look hilarious bald, even if he bulked up.
Wolf in sheep’s clothing
I think I’m going to be watching this movie just to see if it’ll be as bad as I think. Normally, I’d stay away if I think a movie won’t deliver, but with this, I’ll be there opening night. This is shaping up to be a classic tale of them trying too much and falling too short as a result. Of course I hope it’ll be great, but that’s looking less and less likely.
Also, I heard Cranston was never even approached for the role, despite the rumors. Why wasn’t he? It’s one thing if he turns it down because he really wants to do something else, but how the HELL does Cranston not even come up on your radar? Hell, the last 6 years of Breaking Bad is like a Lex Luthor audition.
I can’t wait to see this in imax 3d! When do preorder tickets s go live??
People object to Eisenberg because he seems nerdy and ineffectual. People want Cranston on the basis of a character he played who was also nerdy and ineffectual.
Know why? Because Cranston has been in a role in which he shaved his head. That is at least 90% of it, guaranteed.
He’s also shown that he can pull off being a sociopath, menacing, and charismatic all at the same time.
Time will tell if Eisenberg is capable of doing all 3 of those at the same time. I think he can be menacing, but I don’t think he can pull off the outright bullying Luthor is known to do on occasion using physical intimidation. I don’t know. Maybe he can surprise me.
well, at least they didnt make him black 
The shaved head is far from 90% of it. Cranston not only has the look, but was in full on “Luthor” Mode in Season 5A except for a few instances. He’s also displayed Luthor-esque manipulation throughout the seasons as Walt before, even if he was under someone else’s thumb.
I do. Just looking at his role as Mark Zuckerberg - while he didn’t show off Lex ‘charisma’ - something that can be manufactured, in my opinion - he played all the other angles at some point in the movie. And this is the Lex I’m thinking about…
- :bluu:
Man. I don’t know. If he was playing Alex Luthor this casting would make a lot more sense IMO. We’ll see. I’m banking on him failing, so if he exceeds my expectations I’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Don’t know what the uproar about Ben Affleck as Batman was about though. Don’t know why the internet was mad about that.
He was a manipulative son of a bitch to be sure, but one thing Walter White was best at was convincing himself that he was way more in control than he actually was. His most grandiose moments basically existed in his own mind. He was at his most genuinely effective when he realized he wasn’t in control and had to scramble to devise some MacGyver-esque solution to whatever shitpot he was neck-deep in. Great character, but Breaking Bad’s M.O. for building tension was always the disconnect between Walt’s science skills and his failure at just about every other aspect of being a criminal mastermind. He always knew less than we did.
What the fuck??
Luthor is a ginger???
Yes.
Well technically he originally had hair, then lost it due to an artist fuckin up. Then they just created a backstory where he lost his hair.
My issue with lex is that this shit stain is tiny, and looks too young. Lex should be somebody u fear even if u didn’t know his secrets.
Its why he’s so evil.
Rock as John Stewart!!!
REALLY!? If there is one character in the DCU that The Rock was predestined to be made for it is:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/8558/.THE_ROCK_BLACK_ADAM-1.gif
I mean seriously!!! ROCK = FUCKING BLACK ADAM, DC!!!
THAT’S A NO FUCKING BRAINER!!!
sigh
At least the news for this movie get any wors…
…oh my dear, Jesus!!! 
They’re turning Lex into a tailored super-genius skinhead.
Is DC just trying to get this movie to fail?
even in smallville
Well…this little tidbit doesn’t help soothe anyone’s worries this movie might turn out trash…