Man of Steel sequel to feature Batman (and others) (2016)

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I'll just leave this here to lighten up the mood:

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I'm with Hurmoth about this though. We read these comics and we have a preconceived idea of who we'd see as these characters on the big screen. They might be going for a young Lex Luthor, but why? Batman is supposed to be old in this movie, so a Lex Luthor that's at least the same age, or looks older than Superman would've made more sense to me. I just can't see a Lex Luthor being played by Jesse and having the same motives as the comic-book version.

At this point though, I'm just going to wait and see how it all turns out.

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You know just a thought, they can always put old man make up on Eisenberg to make him a bit older? I mean look what they did with Brad Pitt and Johnny Knoxville. 

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It's more than that though if you ask me. Also, if they'd need make-up for that purpose, they should've casted someone else.

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It's more than that though if you ask me. Also, if they'd need make-up for that purpose, they should've casted someone else.

Agreed!

I think a better choice would be Christoph Waltz or even Mads Mikkelsen.

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Agreed!

I think a better choice would be Christoph Waltz or even Mads Mikkelsen.

Wow, Mads Mikkelsen... Never thought of that before. That would've been amazing.

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According to THR, although Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder "toyed" with the idea of hiring an older actor to portray the version of Lex we're most used to seeing, they ultimately decided to go with a much younger incarnation - "more in line with several recent graphic-novel and TV incarnations, in which he is a childhood friend of the young Man of Steel." That seems to confirm that they'll be taking the Smallville route when it comes to Lex and Supes' relationship anyway. The site also reveal that Girls' Adam Driver was approached to play the role (we had thought he was up for Batman's former sidekick Nightwing) but had a conflict, and the previously named Joaquin Phoenix passed. It seems that Bryan Cranston was never so much as in talks though, as sources say that a wide net is not being cast when it comes to filling the various roles, with actors from a "narrow shortlist" being targeted.

 
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Clark knowing Lex as youths pre-dates the Smallville TV series by a LOT. Adventure Comics #271 (April, 1960) established their meeting in Smallville.

All the Smallville series did was change who saved who at the very beginning and the Luthor family occupation.

http://www.comicvine.com/adventure-comics-271/4000-114929/

When a kryptonite meteor lands in Smallville, Superboy's life is saved by a neighbor farm boy, Lex Luthor. The two become fast friends. But, a laboratory accident soon drives them apart and starts their lifelong enmity.

This is the first story where Luthor's first name is revealed.

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The surprise announcement of 30-year-old Jesse Eisenberg being cast as Lex Luthor in the upcoming "Batman vs. Superman" at Warner Bros. Pictures has still left quite a few people rattled. Today, further details about the casting have emerged via THR.

Despite fanboy wishes and early rumors, studio sources say the likes of Mark Strong and Bryan Cranston were never offered the role. Tom Hanks was internally discussed but an offer was never made.

Instead, they stuck with a 'next generation' mandate which meant a younger actor. Rumored names who were offered the role but passed include Joaquin Phoenix and "Girls" star Adam Driver, the latter due to scheduling conflicts. It's presently unknown if Eisenberg will shave his head for the role.

In related news, Matt Damon revealed to MTV that he has seen a photo of Ben Affleck in the new Batsuit: "I've seen a picture. I have seen a picture. It's excellent. And I've talked to him about the story line, and it's great. Look, I've known him for thirty-something years. I'd be the first guy being like, 'Buddy, what are you doing?' But I think the movie is going to be great."

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Man Of Steel: Fight Or Flight Is Latest Rumored Batman Vs. Superman Title

Friday is usually the day that Warner Bros. likes to drop Batman Vs. Superman news to shake up the Internet. But it looks like Warner Bros. took this Friday off. Maybe, they are busy watching the Olympics opening ceremonies.

Despite the lack of new controversial Batman Vs. Superman news from Warner Bros. today, there is a new Batman Vs. Superman rumor sweeping the Internet. This one started on Reddit a couple days ago. It seems Warner Bros. registered the domain name www.manofsteelfightorflight.com, which most are speculating could be the official title of the untitled Batman and Superman film.

However, one thing that most seem to be missing is that the domain names was actually registered way back on March 28, 2013. It?s possible that at one time Warner Bros. was considering Man of Steel: Fight or Flight as the title for the Man of Steel sequel. But back on November 19, 2013, Warner Bros. registered a bunch more domain names related to Man of Steel, so obviously they must have not been too set on Man of Steel: Fight or Flight. The name also sounds better suited for a tie-in video game rather than a movie title.

Batman Vs. Superman (or Man of Steel: Fight or Flight) is scheduled to be released in movie theaters on May 6, 2016.

Source: ComicBook.com

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Too early to speculate. They've also registered Man of Steel Battle the Knight, Man of Steel Beyond Darkness, Man of Steel Black of Knight, Man of Steel Darkness Falls, Man of Steel Knight Falls, Man of Steel Shadow of the Night, Man of Steel The Blackest Hour and Man of Steel The Darkness Within.

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Too early to speculate. They've also registered Man of Steel Battle the Knight, Man of Steel Beyond Darkness, Man of Steel Black of Knight, Man of Steel Darkness Falls, Man of Steel Knight Falls, Man of Steel Shadow of the Night, Man of Steel The Blackest Hour and Man of Steel The Darkness Within.

Well, that is exactly what the article is saying ;)

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