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Following the casting of actress Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Warner Bros. announced today that actor Jesse Eisenberg (Now You See Me, The Social Network) will play the villain Lex Luthor in the film that will bring Batman and Superman together on the small screen. Meanwhile, actor Jeremy Irons will play Alfred the butler; the film has yet to receive an official title.
Director Zack Snyder commented in the announcement: " Lex Luthor is often considered Superman's most notorious rival, his reputation preceding him since 1940. What's great about Lex is that he goes beyond the simple stereotype of the nefarious villain. He's a complicated and sophisticated character whose intellect, wealth, and status position him as one of the few mortals capable of challenging Superman's incredible power. Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore this interesting dynamic, and also take the character in new and unexpected directions ."
The film, which was scheduled for release on July 17, 2015, has been postponed to May 6, 2016. Ben Affleck will play Batman and Henry Cavill returns as Superman. Gal Gadot will play Diana Prince, aka Wonder Woman. Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, and Diane Lane also return.
Via: Omelete
