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Rumor Time: Billy Zane in Superman or Batman 3?

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Put on your skeptical goggles because it's time for another casting rumor! According to Conventry Telegraph, Billy Zane may be in either Superman or Batman 3. Billy Zane has already dipped his fingers into the comic book movie pond back in 1996 when he portrayed the classic character The Phantom on the big screen, but will Zane be tackling another iconic character?
 
This is usually where you would see a quote from a website backing up said claim; however, there's no real factual evidence, except for this piece from Latino Review.

  Luthor is a powerful and respected figure. It's either Zane or believe it or not Joey Lawrence who Nolan befriended at a charity event and revealed he was a big fan of TV's 'Gimme a Break.' 


Numerous other sources also claim Luthor is to be played by Billy Zane, who funniest work comes from the hit film Zoolander. So, what's the big deal? Why is this presented as rumor? Well because the original source, from Latino Review was released on April Fool's Day. It's a joke, but for some reason people are latching onto this as fact. But why?
 
The answer: Billy Zane is pretty awesome. Think about it. Wouldn't he make a pretty awesome Lex Luthor, especially one in a white tuxedo? Yes. Yes he would. As for Batman, I have no clue who he could play. All I can think about is President Lex "Billy Zane" Luthor. So, it all started as a April Fool's Joke from one site, and it now has spread across the intrawebs, but is there any truth to this rumor? Looks like we'll have to wait and see.
 
IF Billy Zane was in one of these films, who would you like to see him play?
grimreaper1980on May 12, 2010 at 9:04 a.m.
i think he would make a good lex luthor, but what about kevin spacey, why isn't he returning, i mean he was the only good thing about superman returns
rlmay3on May 12, 2010 at 9:07 a.m.
HA! This would be interesting. 
 
But honestly, I really hope they don't do Lex Luthor as the main bad guy again. I think audiences deserve to see Superman FINALLY wail on someone for once, like Darkseid.
Moomin123on May 12, 2010 at 9:08 a.m.

 

Kevin Spacey should return as Lex Luthor. I dunno who Zane could be.

Archetypeon May 12, 2010 at 9:09 a.m.
He could play a film version of the animated Lex Luthor and if they are moving away from the Donner version of the Superman movies it would be a wise choice to change to the more recent incarnation of the character.Though I would rather not see Lex at all in another Superman movie at least for a little while.
Jim Halperton May 12, 2010 at 9:09 a.m.

He looks like the Lex Luthor from those JLA cartoons.
doordoor123 is online on May 12, 2010 at 9:09 a.m.
@grimreaper1980:  kevin spacey was a horrible Lex Luthor. How dare you even mention his name! I hope its someone who can play a darker lex.
Cherry Bombon May 12, 2010 at 9:17 a.m.
Billy Zane would make a perfect Lex (:
mimschkinon May 12, 2010 at 9:18 a.m.
Whoever said Billy Zane looks creepy bald on the podcast was right! Having said that, I think he would make a rather good Lex Luthor indeed.
Scoobypuffon May 12, 2010 at 9:22 a.m.
@grimreaper1980:  Cuz  when you reboot something there must be nothing connecting the old project with it's replacement project or else you run the risk of people not accepting it as something new and just considering it a new chapter in the exciting franchise.
goldenkeyon May 12, 2010 at 9:23 a.m.

Billy Zane would be a fantastic Lex Luther.  He's a good actor, and he can play arrogent just right.  Plus he can rock the bald head.
Green ankhon May 12, 2010 at 9:27 a.m.

Kevin Spacey is way WAY over rated.   Zane would be very cool as Lex.
EisforExtinctionon May 12, 2010 at 9:32 a.m.
I think he'd make a good Mr. Freeze. Unfortunately, Mr. Freeze is a little ridiculous.
Scoobypuffon May 12, 2010 at 9:36 a.m.
I think Zane would make a great luthor aslong as they can really make people believe in the dual nature of the character. I've always liked Lex as a mastermind type, while keeping a good and clean image in public he would do the most horrible and nasty things through his control of others. I think in these Superman films he should be the driving force of conflict for superman but not the direct cause of it. There should be a raising tension between Superman and Lex maybe over the course of 2 or 3 films coming to a head in a grand and final confrontation where fans can finally say "Yes we finally get to see this!"
Caligulaon May 12, 2010 at 9:40 a.m.
brilliant he would make the best Luthor, if you watch "Tales from the Crypt's Demon Knight" his acting in that really seems to fit the Luthor tone, the voice, the smooth actions. 
 
But honestly I want to see a different villain as to Luthor, mabye Brainiac, Metallo, or Parasite.
Gambler moderator is online on May 12, 2010 at 9:42 a.m.
Zane was the sh!t in Demon Night
Bathory1313on May 12, 2010 at 9:45 a.m.
 Put a cork in it, Zane! 
the_fallen11on May 12, 2010 at 10:15 a.m.
Maybe he can replace Tim Booth and be Mr. Zsasz in Batman 3
uncanny89on May 12, 2010 at 10:16 a.m.
@the_fallen11:   that would be pretty cool
AtPhantomon May 12, 2010 at 10:17 a.m.
At first I thought Zane was a bit too raw for being Lex, but after thinking about it, this might actually be awesome.
the_fallen11on May 12, 2010 at 10:23 a.m.
@uncanny89: Yea, I think he could pull off a cool  Zsasz 

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