Categories: EntertainmentMovies

Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons Cast in Major Roles For SUPERMAN VS BATMAN

One of these announcements will make sense and the other is going to confuse a lot of fans. It has just been announced that Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland/ Now You See Me) has been cast as Lex Luthor in the upcoming Man of Steel 2 film that will also serve as the long awaited Superman vs Batman as well as a lead in to the Justice League movie. This is a shock to fans who pretty much had their hopes set on Bryan Cranston.

Additionally, it is also now known that Jeremy Irons will be taking over the mantle of Alfred from Michael Caine on the Batman side of the story.

Here’s what Director, Zak Snyder had to say about the casting:

“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.”

“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.”

Batman vs Superman will hit theaters July 17, 2015.

Source: LR
Hoob

Recent Posts

‘Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*’ D23 Brazil Special Look

Will audiences flock to a movie where you need to have seen more than five…

2 weeks ago

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Official Trailer From D23 Brazil

Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford star in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World. Watch…

2 weeks ago

Batman Beyond – Terry 1/6 Scale Figure – Exclusive From Mondo

Terry 1/6 Scale Figure – Exclusive comes complete with a full array of swappable portraits,…

2 weeks ago

‘Star Wars’ Taps Simon Kinberg To Write/ Produce New Trilogy

The real question isn't what will this trilogy be about, it's will this trilogy actually…

2 weeks ago

‘Squid Games’ Season 2 Trailer

Now with 50% more squid!

3 weeks ago