Jesse Eisenberg Talks Going Bald As 'Lex Luthor' In BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Jesse Eisenberg Talks Going Bald As 'Lex Luthor' In BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

"It's terrifying," says Jesse Eisenberg of cutting his hair for the first time to play the villainous Lex Luthor in the highly-anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Check it out after the jump!

By DCMarvelFreshman - Apr 03, 2015 07:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman vs. Superman
Source: Late Night with Seth Meyers


Now that we've had an official look at Jesse Eisenberg as  Lex Luthor as he will appear in the much-anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (and Suicide Squad), the actor recently discussed his "terrifying" transformation while on the Late Night with Seth Meyers show. "I've never been able to touch my scalp," Eisenberg said of cutting his hair for the first time. "Yes it's freezing. It's really strange. You know, it's the kind of thing where you feel like 'I can really damage myself.' You wanna wear a helmet. It's terrifying, it's terrifying." Later during the interview, Meyers brought up an old Batman v Superman set photo featuring Jesse Eisenberg covering with a head covering. "You'd think there would be something more threatening than the floral arrangement [on my head]. Everything is like shrouded in secrecy and the people are shrouded in bandannas. You know, Superman, Henry Cavill, in like baggy sweatpants." Watch the full interview below.






Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice stars Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, with Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, and Holly Hunter. The film, written by Chris Terrio from David S. Goyer's screenplay, and directed by Zack Snyder, hits March 25, 2016!
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Pasto
Pasto - 4/3/2015, 6:39 AM
I'm really excited to see him on screen, I think he'll do a great job, and I think BvS will be an awesome film.

On that note

Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 4/3/2015, 6:50 AM
Love the casting
batz11
batz11 - 4/3/2015, 6:51 AM
I actually agree with ya Pasto, imagine that?
TheBritAvenger
TheBritAvenger - 4/3/2015, 7:52 AM
Apologies for the plug, but I put a lot of work into this. I just posted an editorial listing 10 characters/teams I'd like to get Marvel/Netflix series down the line. Here it is:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/BritsKingdom/news/?a=118124
Regarding the actual article, I've definitely warmed to this casting choice over time. I'm confident in his acting abilities and his look. The only thing that worries me is his voice, but I'm sure that's nothing a voice therapist and some dedication to the part can't fix.
misterbatman212
misterbatman212 - 4/3/2015, 7:56 AM
cant wait for his performance
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 4/3/2015, 7:56 AM
In before the haters!!!!!!!!
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 4/3/2015, 7:56 AM
This dude is going to kill it!!!!!!
Highflyer
Highflyer - 4/3/2015, 7:57 AM
I can't wait to see his interpretation. Man, the day the trailer drops would be a day to remember.
TronVin
TronVin - 4/3/2015, 7:58 AM
@Pasto

I agree with ya Pasto.





Steelmatic
Steelmatic - 4/3/2015, 8:02 AM
@TheBritAvenger - You should be sorry tho. If you put that much work into it, let it speak for itself. But seriously, just another Marvel "wishlist" doesn't seem important enough to spam...

BatHeis
BatHeis - 4/3/2015, 8:04 AM
Jeese is an excellent actor. I anticipate this novie so much.
misterbatman212
misterbatman212 - 4/3/2015, 8:04 AM
do you guys think we will get something at wondercon tomorrow
KrazyForKomix
KrazyForKomix - 4/3/2015, 8:04 AM
Ahh rats!
I didn't make it in before the hater of the haters that hate movies and/or reasoned discussion!

Fie on them!
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 4/3/2015, 8:05 AM
Woody Allen lol
MartiBro14
MartiBro14 - 4/3/2015, 8:06 AM
hopefully he kills the role.
SigmaCenturion
SigmaCenturion - 4/3/2015, 8:06 AM
Did he actually shave his head or is a bald cap the picture looks like a bald cap.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 4/3/2015, 8:06 AM
@misterbatman212

I hope.. would love a pic of The Flash or Cyborg!
CommanderShepard
CommanderShepard - 4/3/2015, 8:07 AM
Dude looks way older with the trimmed hair. Excited to see his version Lex.
TronVin
TronVin - 4/3/2015, 8:07 AM
Some off topic news:





(George Miller and Doug Liman?)
ComicsDoneRight
ComicsDoneRight - 4/3/2015, 8:08 AM
I just hope he can change the candor and pitch in his voice to portray a more calloused persona as Lex's tends to be.
IUsedToBeThecase
IUsedToBeThecase - 4/3/2015, 8:08 AM
Hmmmmm. Everybody is call Jesse a good actor now. I remember when he was cast.
ComicsDoneRight
ComicsDoneRight - 4/3/2015, 8:09 AM
@TronVin if DC hires Liman for ANY movie, I will be the 1st one in line to see it. Jumper is still one of the coolest movies ever.
IUsedToBeThecase
IUsedToBeThecase - 4/3/2015, 8:09 AM
Calling*
TronVin
TronVin - 4/3/2015, 8:12 AM
@ComicsDoneRight

I could see him directing Flash, Superman or Green Lantern.

He could also direct a Green Arrow film.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 4/3/2015, 8:13 AM
I hated HATED the casting when I heard Jesse would be Lex. Unlike people who wanted Bryan Cranston (though trust be told, I wouldn't be mad at that), I actually wanted Jon Hamm as Lex. I still don't see why some think Hamm would be a good Batman or Superman, he looks more Lex to me.

Back to Jesse, I hated the cast but I thought about it more.

Jesse won't likely wear the power suit which is great. I hate the power suit Lex has. Hell Superman The Animated Series never had Lex wearing his green and purple power suit. Jesse's Lex would focus more so on Lex's intelligence and I love that. I really can't wait to see what he will do. Jesse as Lex is probably my most anticipated thing in Batman V Superman.

You can't have a good story without a good villain.
ShellHead
ShellHead - 4/3/2015, 8:13 AM
I think the BvS trailer will be really cool to see.

I will not however enjoy coming to the comments section and seeing some people declaring a 90 second teaser the Second Coming of Christ, or that the Marvel vs. DC debate is officially over because we heard Batman speak.

I don't want Marvel to be considered better than DC. I just want maturity of scope and focus. This movie will be the first time two DC characters actually share the screen together. Let's see how they build before declaring the the competition over.


Okay guys?

Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 4/3/2015, 8:13 AM
@TronVin

What do you think of the chances of prehaps some more offical cast tomorrow on WonderCon and/or prehaps some photos of the main cast since they are start shoot pretty soon (was it April 12?)

@IUsedToBeThecase

Well he has allways been a solid actor. Just watch Night Moves, The Double and most importantly The double which really shows actingchops.
yunglilmane
yunglilmane - 4/3/2015, 8:14 AM
He looks better with his hair cut like that, imo.

lol also i think its funny how people are starting to say he is a good choice for Lex because if my memory serves me right like 75% of people werent happy with this casting and were saying all types of this that and the third about how he would be terrible as Lex.

people are funny
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 4/3/2015, 8:14 AM
TronVin
TronVin - 4/3/2015, 8:16 AM
@Emblemmaniac

No Suicide Squad news tomorrow is my guess (at WonderCon). With the film due to film in like 10 days, we'll get plenty of news.

If anything I can see Zack walking on stage for like two minutes, post a Cyborg and confirmation of a trailer.
MartiBro14
MartiBro14 - 4/3/2015, 8:17 AM
I can see either a cyborg reveal tomorrow or zack simply announcing the trailer.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 4/3/2015, 8:19 AM
I would like to remind everyone, Joker was created in April of 1940. This is the Joker's 75 Anniversary month and first debut was I believe the 27th.

Just saying, there may be a Leto Joker picture this month.
sups92
sups92 - 4/3/2015, 8:22 AM
He still has a very annoying voice
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