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Jesse Eisenberg to play Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons to Play Alfred in BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN

In an odd bit of casting news, it was revealed today that Jesse Eisenberg will be playing Lex Luthor in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel, Batman vs. Superman.  Warner Bros. also announced that Jeremy Irons will be playing Alfred, Bruce Wayne’s loyal butler.  Hit the break to see what director Zack Snyder had to say about the casting.

Commenting on the Eisenberg casting, Snyder stated:

“Lex Luthor is often considered the most notorious of Superman’s rivals, his unsavory reputation preceding him since 1940. What’s great about Lex is that he exists beyond the confines of the stereotypical nefarious villain. He’s a complicated and sophisticated character whose intellect, wealth and prominence position him as one of the few mortals able to challenge the incredible might of Superman. Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions.”
While this news feels nearly as hard to envision as the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman, I could totally see Eisenberg playing a tyrannical Mark Zuckerberg-esque super villain.  Here’s what Snyder said about the casting of Jeremy Irons:
“As everyone knows, Alfred is Bruce Wayne’s most trusted friend, ally and mentor, a noble guardian and father figure. He is an absolutely critical element in the intricate infrastructure that allows Bruce Wayne to transform himself into Batman. It is an honor to have such an amazingly seasoned and gifted actor as Jeremy taking on the important role of the man who mentors and guides the guarded and nearly impervious façade that encapsulates Bruce Wayne.”
Batman vs. Superman is set to hit theaters May 6, 2016.
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