Which Version Of Lex Luthor Will Appear In James Gunn"s Superman Movie Based On What We Know So Far

Summary

• James Gunn plans to introduce a younger, more wide-eyed Superman in "Superman: Legacy," setting the stage for a younger version of Lex Luthor.
• Interviews with Gunn have suggested he wants the DCU Lex Luthor to be grounded and carry more gravitas than previous iterations, leaning into his sinister nature.
• Gunn also draws inspiration from the "All-Star Superman" storyline, suggesting that the DC Universe's Lex Luthor will have a prior connection to Clark Kent, adding a personal touch to the story.

A new version of Lex Luthor is set to debut in Superman: Legacy, and James Gunn has provided some insight into what the villain might look like in the new DC Universe. After James Gunn and Peter Safran were hired as co-CEOs of DC Studios in 2022, they immediately set plans into motion to reboot DC's live-action franchise, which included replacing some of the DCEU's biggest stars with new actors. Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck won't be returning among these figures, and while a new Batman hasn't been revealed, Clark Kent will be portrayed by David Corenswet in Superman: Legacy. As such, the new Man of Steel needs a new Lex Luthor.
Lex Luthor debuted in DC Comics in 1940's Action Comics #23, and has since endured as Superman's archnemesis, his most recognizable, memorable, and challenging villain. Several actors have portrayed Luthor in live-action, including Michael Rosenbaum, Titus Welliver, Gene Hackman, and Jesse Eisenberg, who portrayed the villain opposite Henry Cavill's Superman in the DCEU. A new version of Lex Luthor is expected to debut in the DC Universe's first feature film. However, with several different iterations of Luthor in DC Comics, it's unclear which version will be introduced to the DC Universe, though Gunn has revealed some details about the villain in 2025's Superman: Legacy.


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