Rumour: Mark Strong in line for Lex Luthor role in Batman Vs Superman?

By Matt Maytum
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“Watch this space”

Mark Strong’s name has shot up the rumour list in connection with the Lex Luthor role in the Man Of Steel sequel, thought to be titled Batman Vs Superman .

Digital Spy report on an interview with Strong, in which they put the Lex Luthor rumours to the bald actor. His response? “All I can say is… watch this space.”

Could Strong just be playing games? It’s surprising that he doesn’t go for a flat-out ‘No’, and he’d be a cracking choice for the role, given that: he’s charismatic as hell; well-versed in villainy; and looks good with a bald head.

The Man Of Steel sequel - which revealed at Comic-Con 2013 that Superman would face DC Comics rival Batman - will open in 2015. Expect plenty more casting rumours before Warner Bros start making official announcements.

For more casting speculation, read 15 Actors For Batman Vs Superman

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Matt Maytum
Matt Maytum
Editor, Total Film

I'm the Editor at Total Film magazine, overseeing the running of the mag, and generally obsessing over all things Nolan, Kubrick and Pixar. Over the past decade I've worked in various roles for TF online and in print, including at GamesRadar+, and you can often hear me nattering on the Inside Total Film podcast. Bucket-list-ticking career highlights have included reporting from the set of Tenet and Avengers: Infinity War, as well as covering Comic-Con, TIFF and the Sundance Film Festival.