Smallville’s Michael Rosenbaum Wants to be Man of Steel’s Luthor

Alwaysjammer · June 2013

Lex Luthor is out there. Although Superman’s key nemesis wasn’t seen in Man of Steel, the LuthorCorp tower appeared in the film, making it clear the brilliant but twisted billionaire exists somewhere in the DC Cinematic Universe.

With that in mind, Smallville actor Michael Rosenbaum wants to make sure he’s on the radar of Warner Bros. and director Zack Snyder when casting gets under way for the fast-tracked Man of Steel sequel. Rosenbaum, who played Luthor for much of Smallville‘s 10-year run, out the following tweet on Wednesday:
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EarthGBilly · June 2013

I have nothing against the man (loved him as The Flash in the JLU cartoons), but didn't he leave Smallville because he was tired of playing Lex Luthor? Or feared permanent typecasting? Or something?

What's the matter, Mr. Rosenbaum? All that "Sorority Boys" money dry up?

Matt · June 2013

EarthGBilly said:
I have nothing against the man (loved him as The Flash in the JLU cartoons), but didn't he leave Smallville because he was tired of playing Lex Luthor? Or feared permanent typecasting? Or something?

What's the matter, Mr. Rosenbaum? All that "Sorority Boys" money dry up?

I thought it was money & typecasting. I bet if he could get a fraction of the MOS money, he'd burn off his hair & legally change his name to Alexander Luthor!

M