New Superman Movie Casting Reports Risk Continuing A 36-Year-Long Movie Problem

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Superman movies have relied heavily on the same iconic villains, like Lex Luthor, which has resulted in predictability and limited opportunities for other potential foes to shine.
Casting rumors suggest that Lex Luthor may appear once again in Superman: Legacy, which risks overusing the character and falling into the same repetitive pattern.
To avoid repeating the same villain formula, Superman: Legacy should consider featuring Lex Luthor as a side character or a villain operating in the shadows, allowing room for other adversaries to take center stage and building up the rivalry between Superman and Luthor over time.

Casting rumors for Superman: Legacy are running the risk of the first DCU film facing the same villain problem that's plagued Superman movies for 36 years. Written and directed by James Gunn, 2025's Superman: Legacy will feature a brand-new Man of Steel alongside a brand-new cinematic universe. While it's not yet been confirmed whom the new Superman will be facing, recent reports have suggested that the movie could continue a rather tired villain trend.
Superman: Legacy is confirmed to star David Corenswet as the new live-action Man of Steel, and Rachel Brosnahan will be playing Lois Lane. While other heroes will be in the movie and have been cast as well, it's not yet known which villain or collection of foes will be featured in the upcoming Superman movie. However, casting rumors have pointed to one villain in particular: Superman's arch-nemesis Lex Luthor. However, this would be rather unfortunate considering how often Luthor has been used in the past.
Your browser does not support the video tag. Superman Movies Have Focused On The Same Big-Name Villains Since Superman IV

Overall, the majority of Superman movies and shows tend to focus on the Man of Steel's "big-name" villains. For the most part, this includes the likes of General Zod, Doomsday, Brainiac, and especially Lex Luthor. When it comes to live-action, Luthor in particular has been used quite often given his status as Superman's arch-rival and the classic dichotomy of his sinister intellect against Kal-El's heroic strength. As such, it's understandable that Superman's most recognizable villain would be used on-screen.
However, using Lex Luthor to such a high degree has had its consequences. Not only has Luthor prevented other dynamic Superman villains from getting their own time to shine, but the rivalry has also become somewhat predictable and dull. The same is very much true for The Joker when it comes to Batman movies, something Matt Reeves' The Batman franchise looks to be successfully avoiding by featuring the Clown Prince of Crime while also saving his full debut for later on in the franchise.

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