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The pressure on James Gunn’s upcomingSuperman: Legacykeeps on increasing, especially after the recent bombing ofThe Flashat the box office. Although Gunn has kept things in secrecy when it comes to the casting side of the film, new reports claim that there is allegedly fierce competition between the Skarsgard brothers’ regarding the role of Lex Luthor in the movie.
Although James Gunn hasn’t confirmed whether fans will witness Lex Luthor in the upcoming DCU entry or not, one of the Skarsgard brothers definitely has a big advantage if the reports are true.
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Bill Skarsgard might end up surpassing Alexander Skarsgard in the race of Lex Luthor
Following Bill and Alexander Skarsgard’s performances in several critically acclaimed projects, the rumors of them being the two finalists for one of the greatest comic book villains don’t seem surprising. However, it seems thatBill Skarsgardmight have a slight edge against his brother when it comes to villainous roles, as he has repeatedly pulled off the villain gig in projects likeItand the recentJohn Wick: Chapter 4.
Although Alexander Skarsgard’s resume also comprises several gems, including his performance in Robert Eggers’The Northman, his age might not end up being on his side. Considering that James Gunn’sSuperman: Legacywill follow the journey of a young Clark Kent, they might also consider a younger actor for Lex Luthor in DCU. And keeping in mind that Alexander Skarsgard is 46 while Bill Skarsgard is in his early 30s, theItStar seems like the favorite among the two for the role of Lex Luthor.
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James Gunn reveals his favorite Lex Luthor
Despite not confirming whether Lex Luthor might end up appearing inSuperman: Legacy,James Gunndid reveal his favorite onscreen Lex Luthor. While speaking with Michael Rosenbaum, Gunn revealed that Rosenbaum’s version of Lex Luthor inSmallvillewas the best iteration of the character in live-action and when asked whether he was joking, Gunn clarified he was serious. He said,
“You are the best Lex, let’s admit it. We know you’re the best Lex. I’m not being funny, you’re definitely the best Lex. Definitely.”
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It can’t be said for sure whether it will be one of the Skarsgard brothers who will end up taking the mantle of Luthor home. But it’s reasonable to assume DCU’s Lex Luthor might end up being more in line with Rosenbaum’s iteration of the character, and just like Superman, it will be more true to the source material.
Superman: Legacywill hit theatres on 19 July 2025.
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
