IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY Star Glenn Howerton Fuels SUPERMAN: LEGACY Speculation With Lex Luthor Fan-Art

IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY Star Glenn Howerton Fuels SUPERMAN: LEGACY Speculation With Lex Luthor Fan-Art

Glenn Howerton (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) is one of the names said to be in the running to play Lex Luthor, and the actor has now fuelled speculation by sharing some fan-art to Instagram...

By MarkCassidy - Aug 14, 2023 11:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

Though we wouldn't call it a rumor, exactly, there has been some speculation that Glenn Howerton might be one of the names being considered for the role of Lex Luthor in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy.

The theories seem to stem from the fact that the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor came very close to playing Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy before Chris Pratt ultimately landed the part, and has spoken about potentially working with Gunn on another project in subsequent interviews.

Now, Howerton has fuelled online reports that he may be in contention to play the Man of Steel's nemesis by sharing some fan-art to his Instagram Stories.

Whether Howerton is actually in the running or not, he's clearly trying to gain a bit of traction and gauge interest with this artwork. As for who else is said to be on Gunn's radar for Lex, we've heard that Nicholas Hoult could still be a possibility, along with both Alexander and Bill Skarsgård.

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Superman: Legacy will star David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The supporting cast includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.

Casting is currently underway for Luthor, Jimmy Olsen and Perry White.

Barring any delays, Production is scheduled to commence next January.

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Origame
Origame - 8/14/2023, 11:18 AM
Hey, you copied me!
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 8/14/2023, 11:18 AM
dragon316
dragon316 - 8/14/2023, 1:23 PM
@WEAPONXOXOXO - crazy no annoying he’ll yeah
santoanderson
santoanderson - 8/14/2023, 11:27 AM
“Yeah, sure Superman COULD stop me, but he won’t because of the IMPLICATION.”
pestulio07
pestulio07 - 8/14/2023, 12:36 PM
@santoanderson - You made me laugh so hard my wife was worried about me XD
RedHood92
RedHood92 - 8/14/2023, 11:30 AM
GreenAerrow
GreenAerrow - 8/14/2023, 11:32 AM
I’m intrigued by this
xfan320
xfan320 - 8/14/2023, 11:33 AM
I wouldn't mind an older, more serious Lex to face off against Superman. Given that the last iteration skewed younger and angsty.
santoanderson
santoanderson - 8/14/2023, 11:42 AM
@xfan320 - Eisenberg was 32 in BvS. Glenn Howerton is 47. Not elderly, but not a kid either.
Forthas
Forthas - 8/14/2023, 11:36 AM
I have a feeling there are very talented well known actors that are going to punt on this impending train wreck. Man of Steel featured Oscar caliber actors and actresses like Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Michael Shannon, and Laurence Fishburne in supporting roles. I think actors of that caliber are going to look at the script fr Superman Legacy and say...



Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 8/14/2023, 11:37 AM
Never heard of the guy, so meh from me. Can we just have a Lex who is intelligent, plotting, charismatic and not some spastic ADHD nerd?

Other WB/DC fantasy casting news: https://www.superherohype.com/movies/544205-blue-beetle-director-supports-dave-bautistas-desire-to-play-dc-villain-bane
santoanderson
santoanderson - 8/14/2023, 11:53 AM
@Feralwookiee - I’m a big Bautista fan, but even he knows he’s aging-out of bodybuilder comic book movie roles. On the last Guardians movie, he asked Gunn to give Drax a shirt because maintaining that physique became really hard for him.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 8/14/2023, 12:03 PM
@santoanderson - Agreed.
He's too old imo.
SATW42
SATW42 - 8/14/2023, 11:39 AM
man, I love Glen Howerton, but because he's so good at what he specifically does. He's just a balding dennis in the Blackberry movie.

Plus, hlaf of Dennis great acting ability is his command of the word bitch, which I feel will be neutered even in the movie is R-Rated lol
GhostDog
GhostDog - 8/14/2023, 11:41 AM


bobevanz
bobevanz - 8/14/2023, 11:45 AM
Nobody mentioned this until Blackberry came out. Just like every other person that shaves their head, they must play Lex lol. I'm so glad I'm not bald 😌
Ryos
Ryos - 8/14/2023, 2:38 PM
@bobevanz - but you may be perfect for the fan-cast!!!!
PC04
PC04 - 8/14/2023, 11:46 AM
He would kill the role! Awesome idea.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 8/14/2023, 12:10 PM
He’d be better than Eisenberg.
I think the biggest missed opportunity for a Lex Luthor role was never having Billy Zane play him in a Superman movie.

ThorArms
ThorArms - 8/14/2023, 12:19 PM
He's absolutely fantastic in Blackberry
pestulio07
pestulio07 - 8/14/2023, 12:39 PM
Only if we get the rest of the Always Sunny cast. Mac as Superman, Dee as Lois Lane, Charlie as Jimmy Olsen, and Frank as Doomsday.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 8/14/2023, 12:41 PM
@pestulio07 - Sounds like you’re ready to write a new episode for always sunny in Philadelphia
TheGrayGhost
TheGrayGhost - 8/16/2023, 10:37 AM
@pestulio07 - Mind image upon reading your comment was The Trashman standing over a beaten Mac as he is held/mourned by a bird

ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 8/14/2023, 1:33 PM
Man dude was great in Blackberry.
JacobKarr
JacobKarr - 8/14/2023, 1:42 PM
I actually fully support this. He's a very capable dramatic actor and would be a great curveball for casting. There are plenty of scenes in Sunny that showcase shades of Lex in Dennis, from articulated intelligent monologues, to outright rage, to those little moments of quiet insanity. Haven't seen Blackberry yet, but if what people are saying about his performance is true, then he'd be a wise choice
xfan320
xfan320 - 8/14/2023, 2:28 PM
Eisenberg meets Heisenberg
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/14/2023, 3:31 PM
Love Dennis but not a chance.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 8/14/2023, 8:08 PM
Hes a legitimately good actor, BlackBerry was great
TheGrayGhost
TheGrayGhost - 8/16/2023, 10:45 AM
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