People have a lot of mixed feelings about Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, because Hollywood is a democracy that takes the opinions of the Internet into account when they make their casting choices.* (*That is actually not at all how movies work.) Latino Review got some specifics on Eisenberg’s Luthor, and he sounds perfect for it.
Based on speculation and Eisenberg type-casting alone, a lot of people came to the conclusion that he’d be a tough guy who uses his wits to make up for what he lacks in physical strength. He isn’t too keen on Bruce Wayne, either, because he got where he is through his own effort, while Bruce was born with every advantage he could ask for.
From undisclosed sources, Latino Review’s own Kellvin Chavez is reporting that fans can expect to see exactly that kind of relationship on screen in the still untitled Batman vs. Superman movie, which makes Eisenberg such a perfect choice for the role that it’s hard to imagine them going with someone else. Luthor has spent his life making a name for himself on the mean streets of Metropolis and eventually rising above his humble beginnings to pretty much run the city.
For starters, let’s get this out of the way immediately: Lex Luthor is BALD. His head is shaven to be exact. But that is not all. He has another physical trait. You see, Lex Luthor is also into body art and has a detailed sleeve tattoo of the Metropolis skyline on his right arm. Lex is also the richest man on the planet who became a self made billionaire at 18. Lex is currently the CEO of Lexcorp who is one part tech genius, one part ruthless business man and two parts Metropolis street tough. Yes, street tough.
At 14 Lex was living on the streets and for survival was initiated into a street gang. He learned early on that there was someone always bigger and stronger but never smarter. By 15 that street gang was answering to him. According to Lex, strength isn’t everything. RESOLVE is.
He and Bruce Wayne clash over the rebuilding of Metropolis after the events of Man of Steel, because not a tall building to be found was safe from the movie’s obsession with over the top destruction.
Lex believes Wayne Enterprises is a powerful company but not enough to challenge him in his own backyard. Lex Luthor is Lexcorp and Lexcorp is Metropolis. Despite the limitations of Wayne Enterprises, there are some things Lex believes he can use the company for. Lex’s secretary will send Wayne the contracts.
In terms of Superman, Lex believes Superman can die. For all it’s abilities its not immortal. Bruce believes there can be a peaceful solution to the Superman problem. One that doesn’t involve going toe to toe with a God. Lex doesn’t intend to go toe to toe with anybody because he believes you don’t get to be a general by charging the frontlines with the rest of the troops.
So when Eisenberg was cast, this was exactly what a lot of fans had in mind for the movie, but it’s nice to finally get some confirmation on something going on with the production that fans can be happy about. Now, if we could just get some shots of Affleck in that Batsuit… the endless teasing is getting exhausting.
(via Latino Review, image via The Social Network/Dan Van Winkle)
- Let’s hope the movie doesn’t wind up with one of these dumb titles
- The Oscar-winning screenwriter of Argo was brought on to the script
- Watch animated Lex Luthor dubbed over with Jesse Eisenberg
