“#Best Lex Luthor Debate Has Jon Cryer Naming Gene Hackman or Michael Rosenbaum as the GOAT”
Serving as one of Superman’s biggest foes in the comic books, Lex Luthor has been featured in a vast variety of movies, television shows, and animated projects. When it was released last week, the Snyder Cut gave fans more of Eisenberg’s take on Lex, and it’s sparked some very mixed reactions online. Though it’s not without its criticism, there are some fans who say that Eisenberg’s portrayal is underrated and that it’s more accurate to the original comic book character than people give it credit for.
“Once y’all start realizing that Jesse’s Lex Luthor is based on young Lex from Superman: Secret Origins then you’ll be able to understand that’s it’s not bad casting,” argues one Eisenberg fan. “He’s still playing a comic accurate version of the character. It’s just not version you like.”
Once y’all start realizing that Jesse’s Lex Luthor is based on young Lex from Superman: Secret Origins then you’ll be able to understand that’s it’s not bad casting. He’s still playing a comic accurate version of the character. It’s just not version you like. pic.twitter.com/VUOWxfPFE0
— PiScEs27 AKA: Gandalf’s Apprentice (@Josh2Gud4U) March 23, 2021
“I’m tired of the slander on Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor, he was perfect,” says another fan of the actor.
I’m tired of the slander on Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor, he was perfect pic.twitter.com/a8YbngjjDF
— Carter ???? (@H11mGuy) March 23, 2021
Eisenberg may have his fans, but the same can be said for many other Lex Luthor actors. One of the most popular names is Michael Rosenbaum, who spent a decade playing Lex on the Superman prequel series Smallville. Posting a photo of Rosenbaum’s Lex, one fan tweets: “The best casting for Lex Luthor. I said what I said.”
The best casting for Lex Luthor. Ever. I said what I said. pic.twitter.com/vAztxLgLul
— Jeremy Asynchronous (@THEJERE) March 23, 2021
“Apparently Lex Luthor is trending and I just want to again affirm that @michaelrosenbum is still the best Lex,” agrees another fan.
Apparently Lex Luthor is trending and I just want to again affirm that @michaelrosenbum is still the best Lex. pic.twitter.com/07umnTVwc6
— Rachel ???? (@RadicalRae1022) March 21, 2021
Even Rosenbaum himself has noticed the attention the character is getting online and couldn’t be prouder. The Smaillville star tweeted: “Lex Luthor is trending. That’s nice to see.”
Lex Luthor is trending. That’s nice to see. #Lex#LexLuthor#smallville
— Michael Rosenbaum (@michaelrosenbum) March 23, 2021
Jon Cryer who plays Lex Luthor in Supergirl and other Arrowverse shows, then jumped into the debate. From his point of view, the greatest of all time is a toss-up between Rosenbaum and legendary actor Gene Hackman, who previously played Lex in the classic Superman movies with Christopher Reeve. Though Cryer also played Lex’s nephew alongside Hackman in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, he’s still having trouble deciding between his former co-star and Rosenbaum.
“As far as I’m concerned, there are dueling #LexLuthor GOATS. And these are them,” Cryer tweeted, posting photos of Gene Hackman and Michael Rosenbaum side by side.
As far as I’m concerned, there are dueling #LexLuthor GOATS. And these are them. https://t.co/tSm8178SyBpic.twitter.com/P0QaEBt1jo
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) March 23, 2021
Many other fans are also arguing for Hackman to be named as the best Lex Luthor actor ever. One fan posted photos of Hackman’s Lex and tweeted: “Y’all talking about Lex Luthor performances but every one of ya forgot the goat.”
Y’all talking about Lex Luthor performances but every one of ya forgot the goat. pic.twitter.com/Kw4ZhEJp8G
— Steve Norwood (@norwoodeyesays) March 23, 2021
Meanwhile, there are just as many DC fans who feel the animated Lex Luthors should also be getting more love. This includes voice portrayals of the supervillain by Clancy Brown in Superman: The Animated Series and Giancarlo Esposito in Harley Quinn. Following Cryer and Rosenbaum, Brown also responded to the attention on Lex Luthor with a tweet of his own. The actor writes, “So many opinions flying around about #LexLuthor Looks like #Lex figured out how to infiltrate #twitter right under the aliens nose.”
So many opinions flying around about #LexLuthor Looks like #Lex figured out how to infiltrate #twitter right under the aliens nose. pic.twitter.com/iXHPEUywu8
— Clancy Brown (@RealClancyBrown) March 23, 2021
In any case, everyone seems to have their own favorite when it comes to naming the greatest Lex Luthor of all time, so it’s difficult to determine a clear winner. You can get in on the debate by naming your favorite Lex on social media using the hashtag #LexLuthor.
Man I remember watching BvS in theaters and seeing Jesse’s Lex. I immediately thought:
“DAWG THAT’S BIRTHRIGHT LEX”
And he immediately became my favourite Live Action Lex Luthor because Birthright is my favourite comic Lex, watching viewing the movie and Jesse’s performance pic.twitter.com/0Pwsp20P5R
— Dev @VazrealArt (@DevSyndicate) March 23, 2021
This the best Lex Luthor pic.twitter.com/FygMWCmCHo
— Pussy Mechanic (Reboot) (@mister_paragon) March 22, 2021
@MrJonCryer is the best Lex Luthor https://t.co/OKDIAzWzGu
— Josh (@JetsMets18) March 23, 2021
both are goated versions of Lex Luthor ???? pic.twitter.com/oVLUvEsYC1
— Bag Man (on like limit) (@Bag_Mann_) March 23, 2021
Amen sister! ???????????? #Smallville is STILL after all these years! one of my favourite shows!! ???????????? and Michael Rosenbaum played hands down! the best Lex Luthor EVER!!! ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/8M7Tg20JfP
— Brad Thornhill (@Thornbuddy) March 23, 2021
This should have been Lex Luthor. Could still happen and I pray it does because it would be MAGIC???????? pic.twitter.com/DbOARTa85K
— Will (@willbig_boss28) March 22, 2021
Man of Steel. Batman v Superman. Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Jesse was great as Lex Luthor. Underrated performance. pic.twitter.com/JpH2CnV4UG
— Mr. Will-iam. ???? (@bestever23) March 23, 2021
– The only Lex Luthor I recognise. pic.twitter.com/N2bHE1w5uS
— Bokang Maragelo (@BokangWrote) March 23, 2021
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