Robert Downey Jr Almost Played Lex Luthor In DC"s Lost Superman Movie

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The possibility of Robert Downey Jr. playing Lex Luthor in a canceled DC movie is an enticing idea that could have brought fresh life to the iconic supervillain.
RDJ's range of acting skills and experience in playing complex, flawed characters would have made him a great fit for the conflicted and humanized version of Lex Luthor.
Seeing RDJ as Lex Luthor would have added a new layer to the Superman franchise, with the supervillain becoming a relatable and captivating figure that audiences could both root for and be afraid of.

What if Robert Downey Jr. crossed over to DC and stepped into the shoes of Lex Luthor opposite Superman? That possibility was almost a reality thanks to a high-profile canceled DC movie from the early 2000s. Just imagine the MCU's Iron Man, infusing Luthor's cold, calculating demeanor with his trademark theatrics and flair, transforming the arch-nemesis of Superman into a figure that is both dangerously genius and unexpectedly human.
With the Superman franchise being rebooted with the upcoming Superman Legacy, Lex Luthor will once more join the DC movie timeline. While Robert Downey Jr. won't play him, the Oscar-nominated actor understands beautifully flawed characters better than anyone, and his missed opportunity remains one of DC's biggest. Crucially, Superman movies are only as good as the balancing act of its two most prominent characters. To think how close the DCEU came to seeing this reality play out is enticing, to say the least.

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Robert Downey Jr Was Once Cast As Lex Luthor Close Five years before he first played Tony Stark in Iron Man (2009) and stepped into a career-defining role, Robert Downey Jr. was cast for an equally legendary but altogether different role as Lex Luthor. While many may not even know about the lost Superman: Flyby movie, RDJ's role in it may be even less well-known. It's a fun scenario to imagine: the provocative RDJ version of Lex Luthor squaring off against Superman.
Director McG revealed Robert Downey Jr was cast as Lex Luthor in 2012 interview with Indiewire
Before Bryan Singer took the lead for Superman Returns, another project was in the works, an earlier Superman reboot with a screenplay penned by a young J.J. Abrams. Director McG was eventually tasked with handling this earlier reboot before leaving due to logistical issues. Final casting decisions hadn't been made for other roles, although names like Henry Cavill, Scarlett Johansson, and Shia LaBeouf were reportedly considered for various characters.

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