<p>According to USA Today, Jesse Eisenberg has been cast as Superman&#8217;s complex enemy Lex Luther in the anticipated Warner Bros.&#8217; <em>Batman vs Superman</em> film. Instead of the usual bad guy stereotype that battle super heroes, Luther is a well-rounded antagonist who often surprises audiences in addition to Superman. Fans of the Superman comics, various TV shows and films will certainly be treated to a new take on the Luther character. Based on Eisenberg&#8217;s performance in <em>The Social Network</em>, he will bring the same energy and once again showcase the labyrinth within his character&#8217;s mind for audiences.</p>
<p>Other important characters have already been casted and publicly announced. Jeremy Irons will be Bruce Wayne&#8217;s trusted butler Alfred, Ben Affleck shall play as Batman, and Wonder Woman will be performed by Gal Gadot. Henry Cavill from <em>Man of Steel</em> is returning as Superman. The Warner Bros. movie is schedualed to open in theaters May 6, 2016. <em>Batman vs Superman</em> still has no official title as of yet, but Warner Bros. will probably be issuing more news of the movie to hold fans interest till it&#8217;s launch.</p>
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