James Gunn's Superman Legacy Art: Robert Downey Jr Shines as Lex Luthor

Summary

New fan art imagines Robert Downey Jr. as Lex Luthor in James Gunn's DC Universe, hinting at the possibility of his involvement in Superman: Legacy.

The artwork depicts Downey Jr. portraying Lex in different appearances, including the iconic Lexosuit which grants him a distinct form of protection in contrast to his Iron Man suits.

Speculations have emerged regarding Lex's role in the film, with uncertainty surrounding whether he will serve as the primary antagonist or a secondary adversary, potentially paving the way for a more extensive storyline in upcoming DC Universe endeavors.

Fan art envisions Robert Downey Jr. as Lex Luthor in James Gunn's upcoming DC Universe film, "Superman: Legacy." The reboot of the DCEU movie timeline, helmed by Gunn and produced by Peter Safran under their DC Studios regime, is highly anticipated. Downey Jr., known for his iconic role as Iron Man, is imagined as the formidable antagonist to the Man of Steel. Although the cast for "Superman: Legacy" is set, the identity of the villain remains unknown due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. In the meantime, Stryder HD has shared captivating artwork depicting Downey Jr. as the notorious Lex Luthor.

In Stryder HD's Superman: Legacy video, Downey Jr. portrays Lex in various distinctive styles, mainly in classic business attire. Nevertheless, the Superman: Legacy artwork presents Downey Jr.'s Lex donning his notorious Lexosuit, providing the seasoned MCU actor with a unique form of protection distinct from his Iron Man suits.

Is Superman: Legacy Actually Going To Feature Lex Luthor?

Superman: Legacy updates have been limited recently, but rumors suggest that Lex may be involved in the DC Universe reboot. During the casting process for Clark Kent, Nicholas Hoult was considered a frontrunner for both the Man of Steel and Lex. Alexander and Bill Skarsgård were later added as possible candidates for the role of Lex in Superman: Legacy.

There have been reports of auditions for a character named "Apex" in Superman: Legacy, although DC Studios has not confirmed or denied this. Speculation is that "Apex" may be a code name for Lex and could give a hint about the version of Lex that will appear in the film. In the comics, an Apex Lex Luthor exists as an alternative version of the character, possessing superpowers and the ability to traverse between realities.

It wouldn't be surprising to see Lex in Superman: Legacy, but perhaps as a secondary antagonist. This would allow the movie to set up a larger storyline for Lex in future DC Universe projects. Since Lex has often been the main villain in previous Superman films, it would be a good idea for the DC Universe to take a more gradual approach with Lex, especially considering the long-term plans of the franchise by Gunn and Safran. Only time will tell if Lex will be included in Superman: Legacy and which actor will be chosen to portray one of DC Comics' most iconic villains.