Adam Harris Is NOT Going To Play 'Lex Luthor' In Man Of Steel!

Adam Harris Is NOT Going To Play 'Lex Luthor' In Man Of Steel!

Some previous reports were saying that relatively unknown actor Adam Harris was in talks to play Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder's upcoming reboot. And now, it looks like that is not true at all. More after the jump!

By WolvieCBM - May 06, 2011 06:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman



As you know by now, Adam Harris was rumored to portray Lex Luthor in Zack Znyder's Man Of Steel. Then we got some mysterious photos claiming to be from the test shooting of the upcoming reboot. Well, for those of you who didn't like the idea of the actor playing him, rest assured because it was all fake. Thanks to Jeff Sneider from Variety for the following confirmation:

OFFICIALLY 100% DEBUNKED: The actor who everyone thinks has been testing for LEX LUTHOR in MAN OF STEEL has just come clean. It's a HOAX!


There you go! Finally we can put this big rumor to rest. So, what do you think of all this? Are you glad Harris won't be playing Lex Luthor? Share your thoughts below!

Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner and Antje Traue, Man Of Steel is planned to hit theatres in December 2012.

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LP4
LP4 - 5/6/2011, 6:06 PM
That little bastard Harris. I don't get why people feel the need to lie like that.
superotherside
superotherside - 5/6/2011, 6:09 PM
yeah what ever...

GIFSoup

don't really care who plays lex as long as he plays lex like tom hiddleston did as loki!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/6/2011, 6:11 PM
Good and...

VIGGO MORTENSEN LEX LUTHOR Pictures, Images and Photos
BlindLemonShemp
BlindLemonShemp - 5/6/2011, 6:12 PM
Billy Zane for Lex Luthor!!!

Luthor Kills Zod Immediately!!!

Suddenly Superman Fears The Real Lex Luthor!!!
Dynamo
Dynamo - 5/6/2011, 6:13 PM
Thank god, I almost started to believe them...
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/6/2011, 6:13 PM
Damn, don't like these new comment boxes LOL!?!

: D
LP4
LP4 - 5/6/2011, 6:15 PM
I agree with "MrNoFear"

@LEEE- Please I really don't want Lex to be older than Martha [frick]ing Kent.

Besides...Snyder already debunked viggo and said he wasn't going to be in the movie.

Although Snyder has been known to tell only half-truths...er...LIES. But I'll take his less-than-trustworthy word for it. What we need is a YOUNG Lex Luthor. If not...then [frick] it go with Billy Zane. But I still prefer a younger dude be Lex. Every film Lex has been an old guy who doesn't do jack shit. And if 'Birthright' really WILL be the backbone for this film then it would make sense to cast younger because in that book Lex and Clark were the SAME EXACT AGE give or take a few months or so. Having Cavill at age 27 and viggo at age 52 it wouldn't make sense.

andypand89
andypand89 - 5/6/2011, 6:22 PM
billy zane ftw
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 5/6/2011, 6:33 PM
Zane is busy doing a lot of straight to DVD movies.
113
113 - 5/6/2011, 6:34 PM
Well look at the bright side, now we know who Adam Harris is...lmfao
LP4
LP4 - 5/6/2011, 6:39 PM
For all the Viggo-for lex supporters- http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fox-international-prods-picks-up-185807

He is busy doing a different movie that is starting production in 2011 and will be released in 2012 called- "Everyone Has a Plan"

Plus Viggo would've made a much better and more sensible General Zod.

Plus Snyder said officially- VIGGO AINT IN THE MOVIE.

So we know it won't be Billy Zane or Viggo Mortensen.

I'm thinking they'll still go younger with the role. Target age-range should be: 28-34
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/6/2011, 6:46 PM
LP4 @ Dude, I had VIGGO waaaaay before he was ever mentioned as part of MAN OF STEEL lol,,, an I'm sticking to it!

Tho he'd be cool as ZOD... Wanna see DDL too, not Zane tho, guy ain't a good enough actor, tho he played a killer Phantom! ; P
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/6/2011, 6:48 PM
SynisterUrge @ Uhhh I think your talking about X-Men First A$$ there dude lol??
AiyalKilU
AiyalKilU - 5/6/2011, 6:52 PM
WOW who didn't see THAT coming?

insert sarcasm anywhere
LP4
LP4 - 5/6/2011, 6:52 PM
@LEEE- I'm sticking with my top ones- Zane, Olyphant, Hall and DDL. Though I wanted Zane to be Lex way before this film was ever announced. I wanted him to be Lex back when Spacey was first announced for 'Superman Returns'

Like I said- Viggo was already debunked by Snyder-

http://www.filmshaft.com/viggo-mortensen-will-not-star-in-superman-man-of-steel/

"Okay how about this...Is Viggo Mortensen still a person of interest in Superman now that he’s locked into Snow White?

Zack Snyder: Yeah Viggo is not going to be in the movie let’s say that right now. I can clear that up.

Will this Superman be Luthor-Less?

Zack Snyder: I can’t answer that [laughs].

The luthor portion of the quote i got from another site. So...Snyder played coy on Lex. but he was clear on Viggo, he gave a big N-O

He didn't say "viggo won't be zod" no he clearly said "viggo won't be in the MOVIE"

Give it up LEEE

;D
RyanLantern77
RyanLantern77 - 5/6/2011, 6:53 PM
[frick]in Adam Harris
LP4
LP4 - 5/6/2011, 6:54 PM
@RyanLantern77- My thoughts exactly dude. I don't get why people feel the need to lie.
DrZoom
DrZoom - 5/6/2011, 6:58 PM
that guy is pathetic but more pathetic are the people who actually believed it! And you are out there! You know who you are. shame on you. You have embarassed yourselves. Pathetic...
LP4
LP4 - 5/6/2011, 6:59 PM
@LEEE- Dude what is your issue with First Class?

Yeah it doesn't look that great but it def looks better than the previous crap x-films.
Bizo
Bizo - 5/6/2011, 7:00 PM
NO SH!T. Called this a while ago, so obvious, no name POS, comicbookmovie.com were the only people posting that crap because they are beyond gullable.
Ryden
Ryden - 5/6/2011, 7:05 PM
Thank Zod! It was never going to be him, villains are hardly ever no-name actors.
LP4
LP4 - 5/6/2011, 7:06 PM
By the way...does anyone here know or get any wind of when we can expect to hear a god damn Lex-announcement???

The Lex casting is taking foreeeeever. I'm starting to think he won't even be in the movie. Most of the key roles are already casted. And usually Lex is part of the key-supporting-roles. If he wasn't casted by this point I just don't see him being in the film at all.
LP4
LP4 - 5/6/2011, 7:09 PM
@grifdeadpoolteabag- Thanks man. Some sundays though they make no announcements...?

But yeah thanks dude for the info. So this sunday then...that would mean Snyder must have already casted Lex. I just don't get why he saved Lex for last and i don't get where Perry and Jimmy are...???
Lewis25
Lewis25 - 5/6/2011, 7:24 PM
David Anders for Lex.

http://www.vampires.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/David-Anders.jpg
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 5/6/2011, 7:27 PM
Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane.
Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane.
Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane.
Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane.
Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane.
Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane.
Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane.
Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane.
Please not Zane. Please not Zane. Please not Zane.
SPACEDout
SPACEDout - 5/6/2011, 7:31 PM
I think Viggo or John Hamm would kick ass as Lex, Zane could be ok
soberchimera
soberchimera - 5/6/2011, 7:48 PM
Please be Zane Please be Zane Please Be Zane
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 5/6/2011, 8:02 PM
@grif
idk why but I love the laugh superman does in that video. I have to watch it everytime you post it just to get a chuckle
FlashFacts
FlashFacts - 5/6/2011, 8:12 PM
Yea... I got this on lock.
MarkyMcFly85
MarkyMcFly85 - 5/6/2011, 8:19 PM
Whatever. I look forward to the next OFFICIAL casting annoucement. Hope Lex will be in the movie in some capacity, even if it's minor at first. I suppose I could support Billy Zane in the role, from what I've seen of him. Can't guess who actually IS on Synder and Nolan's radar though...
Batman72012
Batman72012 - 5/6/2011, 8:27 PM
I would love to see leo dicaprio as lex.He has the menace and belief to pull off an epic lex
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