Jesse Eisenberg Cast As Lex Luthor & Jeremy Irons As Alfred In MAN OF STEEL 2!

Jesse Eisenberg Cast As Lex Luthor & Jeremy Irons As Alfred In MAN OF STEEL 2!

All I can say is...woah, this came out of nowhere! Warner Bros. has just issued a press release naming Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) as Superman's most infamous enemy, Lex Luthor. And, the excellent Jeremy Irons will be joining him as Batman's faithful butler Alfred. Click on for more.

By MarkCassidy - Jan 31, 2014 09:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman vs. Superman

I'm going to forgo the "hEisenberg" joke and simply state: Bryan Cranston ain't our new Lex Luthor. Whether the Breaking Bad actor was ever even up for the role or not is moot, as WB and DC have announced that Superman's most dauntless foe will be played by none other than...umm, Jesse Eisenberg from Now You See Me. Yay? Anyway, that's not all! Playing Alfred Pennyworth will be veteran British actor Jeremy Irons. Here's the official press release, so have a read and be sure to sound off with your thoughts on this pretty shocking turn of events in the usual place.



BURBANK, CA, January 31, 2014 – Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Jess Eisenberg has been set to star as Lex Luthor and Jeremy Irons will play Alfred in the upcoming Zack Snyder untitled Superman/Batman film. The dual announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. Snyder stated, “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.” The director added, “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.”
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DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 1/31/2014, 9:55 AM
Interesting...
Jcool
Jcool - 1/31/2014, 9:56 AM
So going with a more "nerdy" Lex Luthor???
SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/31/2014, 9:56 AM
Wow, really?
themidnightking
themidnightking - 1/31/2014, 9:56 AM
What the [frick]!?
LMB10
LMB10 - 1/31/2014, 9:56 AM
Damn, beaten by seconds aha

This will certainly be an interesting comment section
RancidBane
RancidBane - 1/31/2014, 9:57 AM
Lex is gonna be young but im cool with it and jeremy irons is always a delight
arsonjack
arsonjack - 1/31/2014, 9:57 AM
Cool if true.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/31/2014, 9:58 AM
oghalfrican232
oghalfrican232 - 1/31/2014, 9:58 AM
Holy shit, what?
HULK2099
HULK2099 - 1/31/2014, 9:58 AM
HAHAHAHAHAHHA priceless
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/31/2014, 9:58 AM
I love Eisenberg....but lol
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 1/31/2014, 9:58 AM
Woah...
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 1/31/2014, 9:58 AM
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT??!!
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 1/31/2014, 9:58 AM
Shit...
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 1/31/2014, 9:58 AM
Really?
McNyagano
McNyagano - 1/31/2014, 9:59 AM

Never saw this coming. I like Jesse Eisenberg. This is very interesting indeed. He gets my approval. WOW
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 1/31/2014, 9:59 AM
I DON'T EVEN.......I CAN'T EVEN.....WHAT THE [frick]?!!
Tstubbs
Tstubbs - 1/31/2014, 9:59 AM
Im for it, looking forward to different take on lex
Malcopunch
Malcopunch - 1/31/2014, 9:59 AM
Pepole are going to be pissed
alexi52
alexi52 - 1/31/2014, 9:59 AM
i'm done with this movie
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 1/31/2014, 9:59 AM
I... I kinda really like this!
ezio619
ezio619 - 1/31/2014, 10:00 AM
WHATTTTTTTT!!!
Pasto
Pasto - 1/31/2014, 10:00 AM
TOGETHER THAT WE PREVAIL!!
themidnightking
themidnightking - 1/31/2014, 10:00 AM
Out of [frick]ing Nowhere!
giannis
giannis - 1/31/2014, 10:00 AM
Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor is totally unexpected.
DarkGrifter
DarkGrifter - 1/31/2014, 10:00 AM
Pasto
Pasto - 1/31/2014, 10:00 AM
WE ARE WARRIORS!
XelCorp
XelCorp - 1/31/2014, 10:00 AM
WhT the [Frick] is this?!
Pasto
Pasto - 1/31/2014, 10:01 AM
Prepare your anuses boys.
oghalfrican232
oghalfrican232 - 1/31/2014, 10:01 AM
Unexpected for real
Fastestmanalive
Fastestmanalive - 1/31/2014, 10:01 AM
Ok I've officially given up on this movie and all of the dumbass at WB.
DraculaX
DraculaX - 1/31/2014, 10:01 AM
WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPEN!!!!?!?!!?

ARE YOU SURE HE AIN'T JIMMY!?!?!
oghalfrican232
oghalfrican232 - 1/31/2014, 10:01 AM
But the Jeremy Irons casting is fantastic!
Pasto
Pasto - 1/31/2014, 10:01 AM
*Starts dancing* Time to fight!
ezio619
ezio619 - 1/31/2014, 10:01 AM
jesse eisenberg was really good in the social network but evrything else i have seen him in ,he kinda plays tthe same fast talking guy,wow this is interesting, and jeremy irons as alfred is just WIN!!
McNyagano
McNyagano - 1/31/2014, 10:01 AM
He's a great actor guys. I don't know why you're all pissed off. It's a breath of fresh air from the typical older Lex we've gotten in the past superman films. I'm down with this casting.
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