Decoding the Lex Luthor Dilemma: Who Will Reign Supreme in Superman: Legacy?

DC fans are currently divided on whether Alexander or Bill Skarsgård should play Lex Luthor in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy. The casting for the role of Superman and Lois Lane is also underway, but it is not yet confirmed if Lex will be the main villain. Reports have emerged suggesting that both Alexander and Bill Skarsgård are being considered for the role of Lex in Superman: Legacy, though no official confirmation or denial has been given by DC Studios. This has sparked a lively debate on social media, with supporters of both actors making their case. Here are some quotes from both sides.

What We Know About Superman: Legacy's Cast So Far

According to recent casting reports, it is speculated that the upcoming film Superman: Legacy will announce the actors playing Lois and Clark sooner than expected, possibly within this week. As of June 26, 2023, Emma Mackey has progressed to the next stage of the ongoing screentests. Previously, she had tested alongside David Corenswet, but in the later phase, she has also reportedly conducted tests with Tom Brittney and Nicholas Hoult.

In addition, Nicholas Hoult has also done a test with Rachel Brosnahan, while Tom Brittney has worked with Phoebe Dynevor. Furthermore, Superman: Legacy is actively seeking actors to portray Jimmy Olsen and The Authority characters, setting the stage for their individual movies as part of Chapter 1, "Gods and Monsters," under development at DC Studios. Whether there are other leading contenders for these significant roles remains unknown.

With Superman playing such a crucial role in the DC Comics universe, the selection of the new Man of Steel will mark the beginning of Warner Bros. Discovery's ambitious venture to rival the success of Marvel Studios. Casting rumors provide clues about the potential actor to take on the iconic cape, but nothing is confirmed until an official announcement is made. Anticipation builds as production for Superman: Legacy is expected to commence in January 2024, promising to unveil the new cast to the world in the near future.