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    Lex Luthor, Superman's arch-nemesis, is one of the most brilliant men alive, whose hatred of "interfering aliens" pushes him down the path of a sociopath. Known for his "ends justifies the means" approach to life, his single-minded and often brutal focus puts him at odds with The Man of Steel. Luthor is arguably DC Comics' most iconic villain.

    Bryan Cranston is officially Lex Luthor?!?

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    As Cosmic Book News previously was informed, Lex Luthor has been cast in the Man of Steel sequel that will feature Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman. Now we have been told a batch of new details, on top of why Affleck was chosen as Batman. Bryan Cranston has been cast as Lex Luthor in what is said to be at least a six "appearance" deal (think of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury popping up in every Marvel movie in the run-up to Avengers) and may be as high as ten. Look for the official announcement to follow the conclusion to the final season of Breaking Bad as WB wants to dovetail off the end of that. Regarding Ben Affleck, we are told he has allegedly a 13-appearance deal for Batman. DC is going to have all of their main characters liberally appearing or at least mentioned in all of their movies to portray a more connected world than what Marvel Studios has done so far. DC also does have major interest in bringing Matt Damon into the Justice League now that Affleck is on board, and it is rumored that he is being considered for Aquaman or Martian Manhunter. Regarding Mark Strong playing Lex Luthor, the one thing that worked a bit against him was that he was already Sinestro -- and still could be again. "Cranston truly is a dream casting for Luthor," we're told.

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    http://movies.cosmicbooknews.com/content/exclusive-bryan-cranston-lex-luthor-batman-superman-matt-damon-aquaman-mark-strong-sinestro#XLwLCEjedIgPLIx6.99

    Source: Comic Book News

    This is unbelievable. Like literally unbelievable. I would really want Bryan Cranston as Lex Luthor but this sounds just...

    Can anyone confirm this?

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    #2  Edited By batpala

    They do know that when Martian Manhunter is in a human form that he's black, right? [Sorry that was the bit that was bugging the bejeebus out of me]

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    I saw that earlier and looked it up. No other sources have confirmed it yet.

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    I just looked it up again, actually, and it's only a rumor. According to it, the official announcement will be made after the season finale of Breaking Bad. Here's another link.

    http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/24/bryan-cranston-confirmed-to-play-lex-luthor-in-batmanman-of-steel-3936111/

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    I'm all for Cranston playing Luthor but I'll wait until an official announcement from WB or DC themselves.

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    Works for me if it's true :)

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    Cranston can do this. He's already more evil in Breaking Bad now.

    This will be a piece of cake.

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    So I've just been told what role Bryan Cranston plays in Breaking Bad. This sounds like quite a good choice for Lex Luthor if this is officially confirmed.

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    I really wish someone would photoshop Cranston's beard and glasses off so we can really see how well it'd work.

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    #10  Edited By Aiden Cross

    @guardian_of_gravity: best i could find (cant upload pictures)

    http://ishouldbelaughing.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/cranston.jpg

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    YES YES YES...where is Wolverine08 when you need him?

    This movie is complete if true.

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    I hope this is true.

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    #14  Edited By BiteMe-Fanboy

    Matt Damon? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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    Matt Damon? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    I thought the same thing too -___-

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    @batpala said:

    They do know that when Martian Manhunter is in a human form that he's black, right? [Sorry that was the bit that was bugging the bejeebus out of me]

    John Jones hasn't always been black. In the Pre-52 Universe John Jones was a Caucasian male, it's only in Young Justice and the New 52 in which John Jones has been portrayed as a black man.

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    Bryan Cranston should play Gordan........

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    #18  Edited By the_stegman  Moderator

    "I AM the danger Kryptonian."

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    @dondave said:

    @batpala said:

    They do know that when Martian Manhunter is in a human form that he's black, right? [Sorry that was the bit that was bugging the bejeebus out of me]

    John Jones hasn't always been black. In the Pre-52 Universe John Jones was a Caucasian male, it's only in Young Justice and the New 52 in which John Jones has been portrayed as a black man.

    As well as Smallville.

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    This would be perfect casting along with @judasnixon's idea. =D

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    I hope this is true. I'd go simply out of intrigue, and idegaf about Superman anymore.

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    YES YES YES...where is Wolverine08 when you need him?

    This movie is complete if true.

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    If this is true then it rocks and also pretty interesting choice of cast for Damon.

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    Noooo! Mark strong or Michael Rosenbom

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    @batpala said:

    They do know that when Martian Manhunter is in a human form that he's black, right? [Sorry that was the bit that was bugging the bejeebus out of me]

    Actually Martian Manhunter has taken human forms of several races, he's been Black, White and Asian before. He's not really limited to one skin tone. He could become a Native American woman if he felt the need, dude can become a dragon, I doubt white guy is out of his wheel house. Not saying he should be white just saying he can be.

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    @dragonborn_ct said:
    Source: Cosmic Book News

    http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mj-laughing.gif

    The day Cosmic Book News becomes a legitimate source for news is the day pigs fly.

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    @dragonborn_ct said:
    Source: Cosmic Book News

    The day Cosmic Book News becomes a legitimate source for news is the day pigs fly.

    I don't really believe this is legit, I just needed a confirmation from other sources if this is true.

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    It's not official but from what I geared he's a good actor and I'm interested in seeing this

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    #30  Edited By Yokergeist

    Interesting.

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    Hmm I'm not sure about Cranston as Lex. He's a bit too old and doesn't exude that charm that Lex has. Anyone a fan of Mad Men? Don Draper would make a fantastic Luthor imo.

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    @blastaar said:

    Hmm I'm not sure about Cranston as Lex. He's a bit too old and doesn't exude that charm that Lex has. Anyone a fan of Mad Men? Don Draper would make a fantastic Luthor imo.

    This. Actors have always had a habit of surprising we comic fans despite whatever initial skepticism of the casting (Heath Ledger, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans), but he doesn't seem to fit Luthor, and he's a little too old to be the parallel to such a young Superman. Let's just wait and see if it's confirmed.

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    @veshark said:

    @blastaar said:

    Hmm I'm not sure about Cranston as Lex. He's a bit too old and doesn't exude that charm that Lex has. Anyone a fan of Mad Men? Don Draper would make a fantastic Luthor imo.

    This. Actors have always had a habit of surprising we comic fans despite whatever initial skepticism of the casting (Heath Ledger, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans), but he doesn't seem to fit Luthor, and he's a little too old to be the parallel to such a young Superman. Let's just wait and see if it's confirmed.

    He would actually make a really good Commissioner Gordan.

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    #35  Edited By willpayton

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    Really, one of the best TV shows ever.

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    #36  Edited By Vaeternus

    Isn't he the same guy who played the head cop in first fast and furious? I'm ok with that pick.

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    I pray so, he looks like an amazing Luthor.

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    Man....... If Mr. White is Lex, I'll start giving a damn about that Superman Batman movie........

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    After ho-hum showings in Total Recall and John Carter, Cranston needs Lex Luthor to gain a solid silver screen rep. Granted, he has come a long way from the father in Malcolm in the Middle and his Walter White is exceptional, but his career needs solid movie roles, not bit parts and direct-to-video.

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    Don't trust Cosmicbooknews guys.

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    Matt Damon? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    AS AQUAMAN??? Seriously??

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    @lvenger: To be honest, I'd prefer a younger Luthor and Strong fits that bill better, especially if he's going to be locked for a multi-film deal.

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    @deranged_midget: Strong does seem suited to a younger Lex Luthor and could play him for longer but the rumour is that Strong may be wanted to play Sinestro again. I'd like that since he was a good Sinestro.

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    #47  Edited By Fallschirmjager

    @lvenger: @deranged_midget: I mean...the original website that broke the story about him being Lex is called "Cosmic Movie News"

    Did anyone really believe some no name source? The story was never legit to begin with.

    Love Mark Strong and I agree Lex should be a younger dude (30s/40s), but I want him as Sinestro :3

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    @fallschirmjager: I was waiting for an official announcement on the matter. And the same site said WB wanted Strong as Sinestro again you know.

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    I hate how pepole keep saying he should play Gordon, I mean WATCH THIS VIDEO the guy is basically Lex already

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    @lvenger said:

    @fallschirmjager: I was waiting for an official announcement on the matter. And the same site said WB wanted Strong as Sinestro again you know.

    Its still an amateur-at-best news source. If we get a 2 legit sources or WB making the announcement themselves, I'll be thrilled, but until then, I may as will be the one spreading rumors.

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