Batman vs. Superman is just full of surprises, isn’t it? Not only is there a backlash against the Batman casting, but Wonder Woman is played by a model and not even an actress.

That’s not enough? Well we already know the release date has been pushed back an entire year, while openly admitting they have no idea what they’re doing. Oh that’s not enough either? Well Lex Luthor, the billionaire mastermind arch-nemesis to Superman, is being played by Mark Zuckerberg in the Social Network. Yes ladies and gentlemen, Jesse Eisenburg is playing Lex Luthor.

The first two casting choices were combated with disapproval, where as this one is met with confusion. The general consensus doesn’t hate this casting as much as their confused as to why. DC has revealed they did indeed have a discussion with Breaking Bad star Brian Cranston, and academy award winner Juaquine Pheonix turned down the role. So why go to Eisenburg?

Director Zack Snyder has made it clear he wants to challenge the status quo of a lot of DCs characters and shake a few things up to give it a fresh taste. It seems one of his changes includes a young Lex Luthor. Believe it or not, Eisenburg is 30, the same age as Henry Cavil (Superman). He just looks like he’s in his early 20’s.

What could this mean for the character of Lex Luthor? Well he could go from being a control freak to a spoiled, young hot-shot who wants to inherit much more than just a global power business. It’s different, yes, but at the end of the day doesn’t change that much about Luthor, which is why I actually don’t mind this casting. This gives the audience a more solid reason for Luthor’s actions as opposed to the simply power hungry.

Many complain about Eisenburg’s acting ability, but may I remind you he is an academy award nominated actor. In all his roles, especially in Now You See Me, he plays this monotone, fast-talking genius that I think will fit well with this new take on Luthor.

I think he can display arrogance really well and talk down to others in an intimidating manor. This is just my opinion; I totally understand why someone doesn’t like this casting decision. Like any other casting, we have to see the movie to know for sure. Mark your calendars for summer 2016.

Batman vs. Superman is just full of surprises, isn’t it? Not only is there a backlash against the Batman casting, but Wonder Woman is played by a model and not even an actress.

That’s not enough? Well we already know the release date has been pushed back an entire year, while openly admitting they have no idea what they’re doing. Oh that’s not enough either? Well Lex Luthor, the billionaire mastermind arch-nemesis to Superman, is being played by Mark Zuckerberg in the Social Network. Yes ladies and gentlemen, Jesse Eisenburg is playing Lex Luthor.

The first two casting choices were combated with disapproval, where as this one is met with confusion. The general consensus doesn’t hate this casting as much as their confused as to why. DC has revealed they did indeed have a discussion with Breaking Bad star Brian Cranston, and academy award winner Juaquine Pheonix turned down the role. So why go to Eisenburg?

Director Zack Snyder has made it clear he wants to challenge the status quo of a lot of DCs characters and shake a few things up to give it a fresh taste. It seems one of his changes includes a young Lex Luthor. Believe it or not, Eisenburg is 30, the same age as Henry Cavil (Superman). He just looks like he’s in his early 20’s.

What could this mean for the character of Lex Luthor? Well he could go from being a control freak to a spoiled, young hot-shot who wants to inherit much more than just a global power business. It’s different, yes, but at the end of the day doesn’t change that much about Luthor, which is why I actually don’t mind this casting. This gives the audience a more solid reason for Luthor’s actions as opposed to the simply power hungry.

Many complain about Eisenburg’s acting ability, but may I remind you he is an academy award nominated actor. In all his roles, especially in Now You See Me, he plays this monotone, fast-talking genius that I think will fit well with this new take on Luthor.

I think he can display arrogance really well and talk down to others in an intimidating manor. This is just my opinion; I totally understand why someone doesn’t like this casting decision. Like any other casting, we have to see the movie to know for sure. Mark your calendars for summer 2016.