Adam Harris IS In The Running For Lex Luthor.

Adam Harris IS In The Running For Lex Luthor.

Coming off the rumor yesterday reporting that Harris, we now have confirmation that he has indeed met with Snyder, and has already gone through several stages of auditioning. Click here to read more...

By Comedian03 - Apr 05, 2011 02:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel
Source: YouBentMyWookie

Yesterday we saw the rumor that Adam Harris was supposedly being looked at to fill the role of Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder's upcoming movie 'Superman: Man of Steel', and fans seemed to have mixed reactions, some didn't buy it, some hated the idea, and others seemed to love it.

Well now we just might have some confirmation that he is indeed being looked at for the role. The folks over at YouBentMyWookie have contacted Harris' management team and they have confirmed that he is definitely being considered and has already gone through two stages of auditioning.


"After speaking with representatives for Adam Harris, we can now report the status of Adam Harris and “Superman: The Man Of Steel.”

After speaking with sources within his management team, we can tell you that Adam M. Harris has gone through not just one, but two levels of auditions for Zack Snyder’s “Superman: The Man of Steel.”

This comes after several online sources have mentioned Harris as being rumored to be up for the part in conjunction with auditions for a role that Lindsay Lohan is seeking.

Our sources at his agency could not confirm whether he had in fact attended an audition with Lindsay Lohan or if there rumors were true that she might be up for a secondary villain role."


Fans should note that just because there is talk of Luthor being in the movie that it does NOT mean that he will be the films main villain.

I'd love to see Lex in the film, maybe not as the film's front villain, but he should definitely play some role.

If these rumors are to be believed,Harris would be starring alongside Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, Kevin Costner as Johnathan Kent, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, and Diane Lane as Martha Kent.
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PaulRom
PaulRom - 4/5/2011, 2:30 PM
I agree about Luthor being in the movie, I don't want him to be the main villain but he needs some sort of role.
And I've never heard of Harris before, but he looks like he'd do a great job.
Dynamo
Dynamo - 4/5/2011, 2:31 PM
I hope Michael Shannon is in the running too.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 4/5/2011, 2:32 PM
well he has the look, long as they have cold and more calculated lex not some goofy version then I am willing to give this guy a chance. And Lex HAS to be in the movie in some capacity obviously not as the main villain but he should be in it.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 4/5/2011, 2:34 PM
I hope the Michael Shannon rumour were true and I hope he's up for Lex aswell the guys a amazing actor. But good luck to this guy
Nick56
Nick56 - 4/5/2011, 2:39 PM
Cool. He looks like he could make a good Lex.
TheAmazingSmitty
TheAmazingSmitty - 4/5/2011, 2:42 PM
This guy looks NOTHING like Luthor, apart from being bald.
LP4
LP4 - 4/5/2011, 2:45 PM
Never heard of this guy. Michael Shannon was starting to grow on me as Lex though...damn.
LP4
LP4 - 4/5/2011, 2:48 PM
His management team could be lying though, maybe just saying this to spread his name around and gain him some popularity. I mean...unless I hear word from Snyder (never gonna happen lol) then I will take this with a pinch of salt.

Nothing against this guy or anything of course but has he even starred in any films?
Ethic
Ethic - 4/5/2011, 2:49 PM
Not crazy on the idea of a guy who has no work I can find playing Lex.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/5/2011, 2:50 PM
Uuuh... Not really seeing it.

I totally prefer Billy Zane, Michael Shannon, Paul Bettany, Michael Fassbender or Viggo Mortensen.
effy
effy - 4/5/2011, 2:54 PM
I'm totally seeing it! We need some new faces in Hollywood. Tired of seeing the same ole guys in type cast rolls. I'm sure Adam will do a great job.
LP4
LP4 - 4/5/2011, 2:55 PM
@ZeroEthic and AlexDeLarge87- Agreed! This doesn't...pump me up so much for luthor anymore lol. I was really hoping for Billy Zane...Timothy Olyphant...heck- Michael Shannon.

This guy is completely unexpected and I don't think he's even a real actor. Has he even starred in any movies?
loganoneil
loganoneil - 4/5/2011, 2:58 PM
He looks more like Scott Ian from the band Anthrax than Lex Luthor. He AUDITIONED, people - that doesn't mean he's got the part. I can't see the WB stuffing this film with a bunch of big-named stars and then leaving one of Superman's BIGGEST enemies to an UNPROVEN actor. Unless he channelled his inner-Olivier in those auditions, he's still hasn't landed the part. Only time will tell...

AlexDeLarge87 - I'm LOVING your Paul Bettany selection. I could TOTALLY see him NAILING the part!
TheManWhoLaughs
TheManWhoLaughs - 4/5/2011, 3:02 PM
Billy Zane and Viggo Mortensen are my two top pics for Lex Luthor. This guy is bald and that is the only resembalance I see. We need a actor that can properly potray Lex Luthor and I have not seen anything this guy has been in. But if Nolan is some what involved with the casting then I'll give this guy a chance. Chris Hemsworth is a relativley unknown actor and it looks like he is going to be a kick ass Thor. So we can only hope for the best.
Northstar
Northstar - 4/5/2011, 3:05 PM
Lex Luthor - Billy Zane Pictures, Images and Photos
Solomon
Solomon - 4/5/2011, 3:06 PM
A bald guy with no acting experience? don't see that happening...
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 4/5/2011, 3:07 PM
@LP4 agreed...i've been trying to find info on him and I haven't found a thing. This must be his first project. Way to swing for the fence Mr. Harris
loganoneil
loganoneil - 4/5/2011, 3:09 PM
TheManWhoLaughs - Normally I would agree with you, but look at the rest of the cast. Both Cavill and Adams are relatively young (or at least, young-looking). Lex should only be a little bit older. To have Zane or Mortensen in the role would really push it (but in all honesty, I could still see it working...).
LP4
LP4 - 4/5/2011, 3:14 PM
@jduke25- Same here! I went all over the internet and can't find any info on this guy. I'm not sure this is a good choice on Snyder's part. An iconic role like Lex...given to a guy who is much lesser known than even Cavill himself?

Way too risky.
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 4/5/2011, 3:16 PM
I think Michael Fassbender would be a good fit. He's relatively young and he's worked with Snyder before. Plus he's an inch or two shorter than Cavill, so Supes would stand above him slightly.
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/5/2011, 3:17 PM
got no problem with luthor being in the movie.

he should be,but not as the main villain any of these will do.

-brainiac
-mongul
-doomsday
-darkseid
-bizzaro
-genral zod
MARVELous
MARVELous - 4/5/2011, 3:17 PM
always new luthor was going to be in Man of Steel but i'm dying to know which enemy Supes is gonna knock around and vice versa.

i know i'm preaching to the choir but we want to see Superman kick some a$$!!!
Ethic
Ethic - 4/5/2011, 3:24 PM
Anyone else despise Billy Zane with an unbridled passion?
LP4
LP4 - 4/5/2011, 3:30 PM
@jduke25- True...it might cause confusion with people though since he's already Magneto, lol.

But I see your point, he can nail the villain role pretty well and his look did kinda scream "LEX" a bit ;D
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 4/5/2011, 3:31 PM
I just don't see him as Lex Luthor. My top choice would be Billy Zane; he would be the equivalent of Lex Luthor from S:TAS. Viggo Mortensen would be another good choice.
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 4/5/2011, 3:32 PM
@LP4 true lol I just hope they go with someone who has credibility. Harris, like you said, seems to be too much of a risk.
LP4
LP4 - 4/5/2011, 3:36 PM
@jduke25- Haha agreed but I do like your suggestion of Fassbender, he has the cool/suave evil look of Lex and i can see him with a bald head and doing the role justice.

Who knows, if he could balance his schedule to be Vaughn's Magneto and Snyder's Lex Luthor...I figure it could work out perfectly for us fanboys ;D

But yeah i don't know about this harris guy. Waaaay too risky and way too unknown. It's nice to know about the actors portraying these iconic characters. But we can't even find any information on this guy.

@bababoozer- Agreed dude, I hope they don't have a substitute Ms. Tessmacher in this film, LOL that would suck.
comicbookjerk
comicbookjerk - 4/5/2011, 3:42 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

We need someone who looks more like a business man something like the guy from the Worlds Finest fan flick!
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 4/5/2011, 3:44 PM
@ZeroEthic. I don't despise Zane. I just don't want him anywhere near this movie.

But then, I didn't want Cavill either.
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 4/5/2011, 3:47 PM
Wait a minute... Isn't it odd both reports also mention Lohan who is not going to be cast?

Hmmm....
bubba27
bubba27 - 4/5/2011, 3:57 PM
I wouldn't mind Billy Zane he has a certain smugness and confidence to him that screams Lex
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 4/5/2011, 4:08 PM
Enough of the Zane talk! He is a horrible actor and would make a joke of the character. I don't know this Harris guy from a hole in the wall so I'm not pumped about him either. Hamm would be an amazing choice but I think we all agree that Lex has to be a secondary villain.
ThreeBigTacos
ThreeBigTacos - 4/5/2011, 4:21 PM
He looks like a skinny Liev Shibner
TheManWhoLaughs
TheManWhoLaughs - 4/5/2011, 4:23 PM
@weneedrevelation I wanted Jon Hamm as Superman for so long. Especially after watching all the seasons of Mad Men. He could very well play Lex Luthor he did all ready in a comedy sketch.
FlashFacts
FlashFacts - 4/5/2011, 4:23 PM
just like that kid was supposed to be Robin? i call bullshit.

Billy Zane is a cool dude.Hes trying to help you out.
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 4/5/2011, 4:28 PM
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