After it was announced Ben Affleck would be playing Batman/Bruce Wayne in the upcoming sequel to Man of Steel, today Warner Bros. announced that Academy Award Nominee Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Academy Award Winner Jeremy Irons would be joining Affleck, and veterans Henry Cavill and Amy Adams.
Eisenberg has been cast in the role Lex Luther, Superman's enemy. Director Zack Snyder says of Eisenberg's 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 for Irons, Snyder had this to say:
“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.”
I for one, like the idea of Eisenberg in the role of Luther; I think he's a very charismatic actor and would bring some complexity to the role. As for Jeremy Irons... we'll see; I think Michael Caine has set the bar pretty high.
Batman vs Superman is set to be released May 6, 2016.
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