JAMES GUNN Addresses SUPERMAN Rumors and Talks About the Pressures of the Franchise

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    James Gunn (Co-CEO of DC Studios) returns to the pod this week to talk about his takeover of the new DC content slate, the differences between DC and Marvel, and all the pressure that comes with creating a new Superman film. James goes back and discusses the impact that creating Guardians of the Galaxy had on his career and how ‘allowing himself to give a s***’ was a large catalyst to its success. We also talk about embarrassing Chris Pratt moments, whether or not there are too many superhero films, and the future of Superman’s bald headed villain.
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    JAMES GUNN Addresses SUPERMAN Rumors and Talks About the Pressures of the Franchise #insideofyou #jamesgunn #superman
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  • @micomator
    @micomator Před rokem +1399

    Superman is not burdened with a grim responsibility to help another species. He's is just a man from Kansas who loves helping people (and has the ability to).

    • @GlockAndARock
      @GlockAndARock Před rokem +11

      😂😂😂

    • @frsrs9189
      @frsrs9189 Před rokem +151

      Yeah leave the darkness for batman. superman is the opposite of darkness

    • @micomator
      @micomator Před rokem +111

      @@frsrs9189 I always loved how Christopher Reeve’s superman would save people with a smile and a twinkle in his eye, like he was happy to have the chance

    • @GlockAndARock
      @GlockAndARock Před rokem +7

      @@micomator he’s an alien, who smiles so much like that, u in real life would find that weird whether he said a zinger or not…..

    • @fullcomicalchemist2195
      @fullcomicalchemist2195 Před rokem +62

      Boom exactly it's The Farm Boy that's the hero not The Kryptonian

  • @Fahameho
    @Fahameho Před rokem +586

    "Promise me that he'll have gravitas"
    I love it when actors and directors understand their characters.

    • @davidsr9719
      @davidsr9719 Před rokem +102

      Talk about taking a dig at Jesse Eisenberg, the worst Lex Luthor to grace our screens!!!! 😂😂😂😂

    • @Fahameho
      @Fahameho Před rokem +29

      @@davidsr9719 True, and to be honest Rosenbaum is the Lex we have ever got.
      Respected and charismatic

    • @KonohasYeIlowFlash
      @KonohasYeIlowFlash Před rokem +8

      @@davidsr9719 That’s true, but it’s not really his fault. He was capturing Zack Snyder’s vision for the character in his own very bizarre way kind of like Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker-very hard to watch but coming from a sincere place.

    • @WhatsBiggin
      @WhatsBiggin Před rokem +9

      ​@@KonohasYeIlowFlashAnd Zack was capturing the character from the comics...which y'all don't read.

    • @amerejester3295
      @amerejester3295 Před rokem +24

      @@WhatsBigginThe Post-Crisis version of Lex, Pre-Crisis Lex, New 52 Lex, which version of Lex from the comics? He’s been around and reinterpreted for nearly 100 years. Frankly I’ve never seen the type of Lex that Eisenberg played in the pages of All-Star Superman, Public Enemies, Kingdom Come, or Infinite Crisis to name a few. With a vague answer like yours I can’t help but wonder if you know what you’re talking about. Basically, name the comic where Lex Luthor behaves the way Eisenberg did.

  • @blackscorpionstinger
    @blackscorpionstinger Před 11 měsíci +171

    It’s soooo heartfelt and heartwarming when someone who respect and understand the source material talking about their passion. It is rare nowadays

    • @SuCKeRPunCH187
      @SuCKeRPunCH187 Před 11 měsíci +9

      snyder didn't respect the character and that's why he took it upon himself to try to reinvent the character.

    • @lex_rodriguez
      @lex_rodriguez Před 10 měsíci +4

      ​@@SuCKeRPunCH187Man of Steel still lead potential to lead somewhere. Him always talking about the movie ending where a Superman one would start left me with so much hope. Man was is misplaced.

    • @SirsasthNigam.
      @SirsasthNigam. Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@SuCKeRPunCH187He didn't like Superman comics they had no killing or obscenity

    • @MajorClownShoe
      @MajorClownShoe Před měsícem

      Gunn don’t understand the source material….at all.

  • @sbashkatova
    @sbashkatova Před rokem +171

    I love that Michael fights for a solid Lex in the movie even when he won’t be that Lex because he’s Smallville’s Lex from a different place and time. I love that he respects his character and wants to protect him. It showed in your work, Michael. We felt it.

  • @DavidM_10
    @DavidM_10 Před rokem +421

    I didn't even see much Smallville, but in the few episodes I did see I genuinely loved Michael's Lex. Super cool and charismatic, as Lex should be. He probably *is* the best live-action Lex Luthor there's been.

    • @ShelleyLevyMusic
      @ShelleyLevyMusic Před rokem +6

      Idk Kevin spacey was pretty damn good

    • @enloeeagle7258
      @enloeeagle7258 Před rokem +10

      Smallville in general is GREAT, fills out so much Superman lore!

    • @parabina
      @parabina Před rokem +9

      you should watch season 4 and 5 smallville where Lex Luthor shine more than the Superman, so much i thought the shown was about Lex Luthor origin then Superman origin.

    • @generalflux2344
      @generalflux2344 Před rokem +7

      Gene Hackman was the best

    • @haljordan777
      @haljordan777 Před rokem +11

      Michael and Gene Hackman were the best. And Michael was clearly talking about Jesse Eisenberg.

  • @alpass72886
    @alpass72886 Před rokem +142

    Even if Rosenbaum wont be cast as Lex for Gunns DC verse, I can guarantee that his Lex will be the blueprint for which Gunn bases his Lex off of.

    • @RageDaug
      @RageDaug Před rokem +30

      James seemed pretty legit in calling Rosenbaum's Lex the best, which gives me confidence he understands the character and if he has a Lex, his Lex will be right.

    • @alphanerd7221
      @alphanerd7221 Před 11 měsíci

      Or, you know, a decent version of the character.

    • @joncarroll2040
      @joncarroll2040 Před 3 měsíci

      Nicholas Hoult is pretty perfect.

  • @SomewhatSlightlyBored
    @SomewhatSlightlyBored Před rokem +55

    the most diplomatic way to say: "don't get another eisenberg"

    • @barry2349
      @barry2349 Před rokem +11

      He has more patience then me😂, I would have blasted snyder dumb take

    • @geert574
      @geert574 Před 3 měsíci +2

      BvS is masterpiece lol

    • @samarjeetbhonsle6000
      @samarjeetbhonsle6000 Před 3 měsíci +6

      ​@@geert574 keep watching the same movie againa and again and you will end up saying that😂

  • @kiana.malcolm
    @kiana.malcolm Před rokem +287

    MIchael is 100% the best Lex. by season 10 you can't help but grieve for these two friends who are standing on different sides of the same war. Michael played Lex with vulnerability and conviction. You watch Lex and clark grow up and it's absolutely heartbreaking when the line gets drawn in the sand.

    • @ethanjohnson6261
      @ethanjohnson6261 Před rokem +1

      He killed as Wally west too

    • @grrayfox2300
      @grrayfox2300 Před rokem +6

      He was better as Wally West. Clancy Brown is the best Lex hands down

    • @DoctorWhoNo1A
      @DoctorWhoNo1A Před rokem +5

      the Lex line that we love and will never forget....."I am the villain of the story"

    • @StewartFletcher
      @StewartFletcher Před rokem +1

      *Clancy Brown has entered the chat*

    • @tshegofatsoletlape8721
      @tshegofatsoletlape8721 Před rokem +2

      @@grrayfox2300 we are talking about live action not animation.

  • @thepluggy1
    @thepluggy1 Před rokem +108

    Its crazy how good Mike was as lex, he had so much presence about him, which is very hard to find at his age when played Lex

  • @MerryBlind
    @MerryBlind Před rokem +84

    Easily the best Lex Luthor. He was one of the best parts of Smallville. His relationship with Clark carried the show.

    • @lilbigfan3782
      @lilbigfan3782 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Jonathan Kent was the one carried the show until season 5

    • @MerryBlind
      @MerryBlind Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@lilbigfan3782 He was great too for sure.

  • @marcossnchz9820
    @marcossnchz9820 Před rokem +57

    Michael as Lex on an actual movie would be epic!

    • @bigmoviefreak
      @bigmoviefreak Před rokem +2

      Just take him! He’s right there, James!

    • @dashikibraxton5537
      @dashikibraxton5537 Před rokem +1

      @@bigmoviefreak yes, but why does no one ever think Billy Zane would be an incredible Lex? Everyone rolls their eyes at me when I say that

    • @I-speak-U-shut-it
      @I-speak-U-shut-it Před rokem +1

      ​@@dashikibraxton5537I wanted Billy Zane as the BvS movie Lex long before I saw a Jeremy Jahn video, ranting on the announcement of Jesse Eisenberg being cast as Lex lol (Which I agree. I hate his Lex)
      If you'd to watch any of Billy Interviews. That dude sounds and looks like Clancy Brown's Lex which is badass! He would be an awesome Lex for the Gunnverse. No eyes rolling over here😂

  • @hockey1973
    @hockey1973 Před rokem +282

    The biggest problem with the casting of Superman for his project is he'll have a target on his back the moment he signs on. Henry Cavill was genuinely an amazing Superman and fans loved him and then he got screwed over by the WB studio. The next guy is going to have to follow THAT and will come with baggage that's not his fault the moment he signs on.
    People will still be bitter over how a truly amazing Superman was dumped by the studio and will take that out on the next guy.

    • @fredsorre6605
      @fredsorre6605 Před rokem +49

      look Henry Cavill wasn't given a fair shake as Superman his take was dark and broody which was not the Superman a whole lot of people wanted to see and that has been the version of Superman that we had with all the Snyderverse movies all the blame goes to Zack Snyder here as he wanted to make a Batman movie but he was dumped with Superman so he turned Superman in to a pseudo Batman instead.What James Gunn is talking about here is that he wanted to deliver a close to perfect portrayal of Superman and your right whomever he chooses will be compared non stop to Henry Cavill up until the movie comes out but I really hope he delivers on that promise.

    • @makeitthrough_
      @makeitthrough_ Před rokem +37

      Henry Cavill wasn't an amazing Superman because he wasn't even allowed to play Superman. He was closer to Doctor Manhattan or even Lex Luthor

    • @hockey1973
      @hockey1973 Před rokem +9

      The main point I’m making is he was liked by the fans and did a decent job playing the man of steel but got screwed over by WB execs and the next guy is gonna have to deal with that baggage. I see the other POVs though

    • @tboneforreal
      @tboneforreal Před rokem +21

      Yes, but it's not like that is new. Robert Pattison got similar criticism when he was cast as Batman cause all people could see in their head was the Twilight character was going to be Batman, not the actor. You're right that the criticism of whomever they pick to play Superman won't be fair, but the way you counter it is to do the job well by staying true to the character while also making it uniquely their version. If you play the character well, the criticism instantly goes away.

    • @funguy8801
      @funguy8801 Před rokem +12

      Whatever the reasons were, whether it was due to a lack of charisma from the actor, or because of the poor writing and direction. The fact is, that to most people, Henry Cavill's Superman, has not set a high bar to beat. Most people don't even regard that as a genuine incarnation of the Superman character. Therefore, so long as the casting, writing and direction are all on the same page of wanting to genuinely do the character justice, whoever they cast, doesn't have to do all that much to deliver a more authentic portrayal. Now, if they were aiming for improving upon Christopher Reeve's performance, that would be something else altogether, a much harder challenge to overcome.

  • @misterchucky9409
    @misterchucky9409 Před 6 měsíci +6

    The shot at Jesse Eisenberg Lex is spot on 🤣🤣 I always said he played the Riddler but not Lex

  • @CrayolaLoyola
    @CrayolaLoyola Před rokem +56

    Michael Rosenbaum was also the best Flash in the DCAU. I'd love to see him as an older Wally West in live action.

    • @creativename6126
      @creativename6126 Před 4 měsíci

      I always liked how the DCAU couldn’t fit in every version of the flash, so they took the best traits from all of them and made that Wally’s character. While being a great character, he also feels like a tribute to every flash that came before him

    • @XblacklightZ
      @XblacklightZ Před 2 měsíci

      Dude was the flash and the writing was the best you could get.

  • @mayobanexvargas1947
    @mayobanexvargas1947 Před rokem +65

    I think the best lex Luther was in the animated series..if they can bring that kind of a presence in a movie that would be awesome 👌

  • @geomfilms
    @geomfilms Před rokem +121

    I think he would have been a good Star Lord. Didn't know he tried out for that. And yes...he is the best Lex. Even though this movie wouldn't be Smallville Superman movie.....it would be cool if he still played Lex.

    • @GrandHighGamer
      @GrandHighGamer Před rokem +2

      It's sort of be cool to sneak it in, but the same with stuff like JK Simmons being JJ Jonahson again or Mufasa only having been played by James Earl... it just feels kind of creatively bankrupt. The worst thing this movie could do, aside from just being bad, would be to make you think of Superman 2 or Smallville or anything other than the film you're watching.

    • @volvot6rdesignawd702
      @volvot6rdesignawd702 Před rokem +1

      i always liked gene as lex .. that said ive never watched much of the smallville series so i cant comment on Rosenbaulm's performance

    • @lescorlett4133
      @lescorlett4133 Před rokem +2

      Sorry mate but you're wrong. The best Lex is Gene Hackman.

    • @shanerogers488
      @shanerogers488 Před rokem +3

      They should go one step further and do a cameo him as the Flash. Now that would be AWESOME!!!

    • @lescorlett4133
      @lescorlett4133 Před rokem

      @@tgwaste Definitely between those 2 no doubt. Both superb as Lex.

  • @darthvirgin7157
    @darthvirgin7157 Před 6 měsíci +5

    “the Batman” (Matt Reeves) perfectly captured the idea of HOPE personified in a superhero movie. and you don’t normally associate HOPE with Batman
    HOPE in snyder’s Man of Steel was cynical, self indulgent, and clumsy.

  • @Gregory_Harshfield
    @Gregory_Harshfield Před rokem +32

    I dig this channel because it goes beyond the content and explores the ups and downs of navigating the business of filmmaking.

    • @otheryoutubeChannel
      @otheryoutubeChannel Před rokem

      If you actually believe all these companies are discussing live business terms like who's bought spider man or superman YOUR CLEARY TRAPPED IN THE ELITES WEB WHO WANT YOU TO B PROGRAMMED BY ALL THE NONSENSE IN THE WORLD SOO YOU DO not ACHIEVE ACTUAL GREATNESS

  • @willjohnboy
    @willjohnboy Před rokem +65

    Im glad rosenbaulm made sure to install the fact that lex has to be ruthless and serious and the little jab at snyderverse lex was brilliant, you are the best live action lex luthor Michael only clancy brown is better.

    • @Jones25ful
      @Jones25ful Před rokem +2

      I know Snyderverse cultists will jump on this but for the record James and Michael were more referring to Gene Hackman’s lex with there digs. Someone who Gunn has been outspoken in past as not liking.

    • @GESSO217
      @GESSO217 Před rokem +12

      I don't thing Jesse Eisenberg read a single Superman comic to prepare for the role, He was just awful.

    • @volvot6rdesignawd702
      @volvot6rdesignawd702 Před rokem +13

      @@Jones25ful gene was far better than the rubbish jessie /snyder verse lex every day of the week .. synder's was stupid crazy lex which isnt lex .. lex needs to be super smart ruthless and serious !!

    • @domingorubies656
      @domingorubies656 Před rokem +4

      @@GESSO217 he did what the director asked him to do

    • @uglisa2345
      @uglisa2345 Před rokem +1

      Hack snyder knows nothing about actual.superman 🤣

  • @lindamawdsley6130
    @lindamawdsley6130 Před rokem +18

    There is always a right time for things to come into existence and now seems to be the time to let SUPERMAN be reborn.

  • @jmcc2736
    @jmcc2736 Před rokem +65

    I think a reprise as Lex in a newly set Universe should be possible - if not maybe a multiverse Lex in the future. That would be wicked

    • @DeRussellMasina
      @DeRussellMasina Před rokem +2

      He would actually be more age appropriate & look better now then when he first played the role

    • @Njbear7453
      @Njbear7453 Před rokem +1

      More multiverse crap!! Woohoo!!!

    • @parabina
      @parabina Před rokem +1

      @@DeRussellMasina exactly, the age and looks is right, they better take advantage of it because it will be such a waste of potential and opportunity. If the cast Micheal as lex, they already have me bought 10 tickets to the movie!

    • @Aaliyahchannel2024
      @Aaliyahchannel2024 Před 7 měsíci

      😂 no

  • @brinardtalks
    @brinardtalks Před rokem +25

    Everyone who wants to know for sure if Lex is in the script or has already been cast, watch James' body and eye movements at 4:14 vs. how he was the entire clip

    • @chrisnorman2879
      @chrisnorman2879 Před rokem +9

      As long as it's not Jesse Eisenberg I'll be happy. His portrayal as Lex was just awful. Acted more like the Joker than Lex Luthor.

    • @THEremiXFACTOR
      @THEremiXFACTOR Před rokem +4

      The Joker mixed with the Riddler mixed with Jesse Eisenberg.

    • @johnnynash6109
      @johnnynash6109 Před rokem

      Ehh, it’s still early in the project and probably doesn’t want to give ANYTHING away. I’m sure he is, but probably doesn’t want to say yes or no.

    • @parabina
      @parabina Před rokem

      @@THEremiXFACTOR more like grade B Riddle comes from weirdo multiverse because he looks like a kid who just finished school against Superman who already Old enough to be his father.

  • @TheChampsBVI
    @TheChampsBVI Před 10 měsíci +6

    Michael’s take on Lex was incredible! You absolutely felt that longing of Lex earlier on to be like Clark, to have the love and support of his parents, the love and adoration of Launa, and the betrayal he felt when he found out Clark’s secret, which led to his decent into the villain he becomes. Michael truly is my favorite Lex, both animated and Live action. It’s also funny the subtle shots towards Jesse Eisenberg’s lex. Lol. I don’t think he’s a bad actor, he just played the role in a much different take than I think most people expected or wanted.

  • @Evansilcox
    @Evansilcox Před 4 měsíci +3

    As a massive Superman fan this is the most excited I’ve ever been for a movie in my life

  • @BingBangPoe
    @BingBangPoe Před 11 měsíci +7

    I really hope this new Superman film is a great success. Gunn is a fantastic director and an amazing human being; I have a lot of faith in his creative direction and his love for the comic book medium.

  • @86blakew
    @86blakew Před rokem +5

    The look Michael had on his face was like… “could I be your Lex?” Then back to reality, “but not your movie” lol.

  • @papapeaceful8713
    @papapeaceful8713 Před rokem +2

    You were the best Lex, good interview

  • @xxxCrackerJack501xxx
    @xxxCrackerJack501xxx Před rokem +6

    Clancy Brown's Lex Luthor from the animated series has always been my personal favorite

  • @colbymclemore7642
    @colbymclemore7642 Před rokem +7

    Gunn NEEDS to hire you for Lex because you are easily still the best live action depiction. We need to see you finally face off with Supes as full form Lex.

  • @13thousandmonkeys
    @13thousandmonkeys Před rokem +4

    Michael's take on lex is the very best sijce gene Hackman's original performance. Michael brought a special something to that character not only becsue of having 6 seasons to do it in, but he embodied the character in a way no one else ever has and as far as I'm concerned never will.

  • @tomimdawodu6808
    @tomimdawodu6808 Před rokem +12

    Lmaoo the shots at Jessie Eisenbergs take on Lex Luther was hilarious 😂😂😂🤣🤣 Michael was and still is the best Lex Luther PERIOD

    • @paulstockton7121
      @paulstockton7121 Před rokem +1

      Rosenbaum is the best Lex. In my head canon, Eisenberg is Alexander Luther from Earth 3.

    • @zs5390
      @zs5390 Před rokem

      There were so many scenes that were cringe with JE, but the one in the cell was like such a facepalm, like wth hell were they thinking...

    • @tomimdawodu6808
      @tomimdawodu6808 Před rokem

      @@zs5390 it was just HORRIBLE the take on lex in BvS that’s the film I knock Zach Snyder on that movie was a mess

  • @angelofdarkness243
    @angelofdarkness243 Před rokem +5

    Micheal! You are the best Lex ever! The reason I was so much invested in the show was because of you and Tom.

  • @yellalot101
    @yellalot101 Před rokem +16

    I keep getting more and more relieved and hopeful for the Gunnverse....

  • @ltsTheLaww25
    @ltsTheLaww25 Před rokem +19

    If Michael Rosenbaum doesn't make at least a cameo in the Superman movies, that would be a crime.
    Highly likely given that Gunn and Rosenbaum are good friends.
    Looking forward to the Gunnverse.

    • @RibbonPL
      @RibbonPL Před rokem +1

      "A crime" really? Do you really think that? I'd like a Superman movie with ZERO cameos. None. Not a single one. Something absolutely fresh.
      Who I'm kidding? It's Gunn.

  • @askingwhyisfree7436
    @askingwhyisfree7436 Před rokem +3

    Michael's Lex is like Robert's Tony Stark, Hugh's Wolverine and Keanu's John Wick.

  • @davidsmither95
    @davidsmither95 Před rokem +12

    I wonder if he will announce the cast for the superman during San Diego comic con next month. If not then it would be on CZcamss DC you tube channel.

    • @barry2349
      @barry2349 Před rokem +1

      There for sure announcing it on comic con

    • @brainlock72
      @brainlock72 Před rokem +1

      Depends on if the WGA strike is still ongoing.
      I’ve already heard a few people backing out of SDCC appearances in order to support WGA, knowing full well that it may hurt their promoted project in the long run.
      Even Marvel is pushing some of their schedule back because of the current strike.
      (Including Blade. Again.)

  • @dquinnster47
    @dquinnster47 Před rokem +9

    You should be The Question in this new DCU. You would be brilliant in a noir role.

  • @brainlock72
    @brainlock72 Před rokem +8

    All I ask is that Routh be given a role. It doesn’t have to be Jor-El or Perry or something, still too young for Jonathan (imo), but just a nod to a changing of the guard.
    And I haven’t watched it yet, but Cudlitz as Luthor? Just think about it!
    Mike did great on any number of military characters, overshadowed the titular “Clarice”, which was quietly cancelled by cbs, and was willing to go “dolphin smooth” for S&L, and he’d do a great Lex on the big screen, too.

    • @lastson5014
      @lastson5014 Před 11 měsíci +1

      He can actually be Jor-El tbh. I wouldn’t say Jonathan because he looks to much like Clark. But Routh can play Jonathan Kent. Since the Kent’s have gotten Clark in their 30s

  • @ISBuckley8
    @ISBuckley8 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I read that Gunn’s style will be influenced by the DCAU, which I would love since I feel that is one of the best interpretations of the characters

    • @SeFu2006
      @SeFu2006 Před 9 měsíci

      They should’ve got it right the first time, I do not like the aesthetic of the cartoons, what they had with the sunder universe was visually impressive, now they just soiled all over themselves and rebooting everything, what a disaster

    • @Wolfhunter5607
      @Wolfhunter5607 Před 8 měsíci

      @@SeFu2006yea snyder is good visually but that’s about it

    • @ISBuckley8
      @ISBuckley8 Před 3 měsíci

      @@Web_Of_Venom_777 Scream Queens was created by Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuck. James Gunn had nothing to do with it

  • @ikejugend
    @ikejugend Před 11 měsíci +6

    That Jesse Eisenberg roast at the end was “subtle” 😂

  • @db5627
    @db5627 Před rokem +15

    Looking forward to see what he does with DC. Sure it wont all be great but i think James is perfect for the job and truly has a passion for this.

  • @tenkenroo
    @tenkenroo Před 11 měsíci +2

    What I hope about Superman is making a well written story cause I think a good story is there but often directors get caught up on showing off his powers.

  • @dice268926
    @dice268926 Před rokem

    Niice 👌KEEP CRUSHING Michael!

  • @rogerwong9306
    @rogerwong9306 Před 3 měsíci

    Good interview🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @ShiningWolf88
    @ShiningWolf88 Před rokem +7

    Love at the end how you pointed out how the last "Lex" acted more like the Joker than Lex Luthor.

    • @SimonRandall
      @SimonRandall Před 11 měsíci

      That's not who they were talking about

    • @Fantasyremix
      @Fantasyremix Před 11 měsíci +1

      That’s exactly who they were talking about. Who else?

  • @michaelash8552
    @michaelash8552 Před rokem +3

    I wasn't a fan of Smallville for several reasons but for the 1 1/2 seasons that I did watch Michael's Lex Luthor was easily my favorite character on the show.

  • @jugglaassassin
    @jugglaassassin Před rokem +14

    If he does justice to All-Star Superman, everyone is for the best Superman movie ever

    • @Raymaster7482
      @Raymaster7482 Před rokem +6

      Yeah... but it's kinda weird to start a new Superman based on this material (if you know what I mean)

    • @Wolfhunter5607
      @Wolfhunter5607 Před 8 měsíci

      the inspirations are all star, birthright and superman:brainiac

  • @MKF30
    @MKF30 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I wonder if Michael has asked Gunn lowkey if we'll see that Smallville animated series get the greenlight or if Welling will be Superman suit and all in either SV's universe later on again or in say Pattinson's universe which Welling did say in an interview in 2021 that he'd be willing to be that universe's Superman. That would be cool.

  • @veganmanofsteel
    @veganmanofsteel Před 11 měsíci +6

    As a Superman fan, and Henry Cavill fan, I’m excited for this new movie!

  • @OPMmmGroup
    @OPMmmGroup Před rokem +7

    Please make superman great again. Superman doesn't get sneaked up on. He doesn't just slug it out. When battling an unknown foe, he is analyze, scanning it DNA, studying it's mood and temperament. Everything he touches on Earth is like cardboard, he daintily opens door knob. His Fortress of Solitude helps block out the noise of the world so he can have moments of quiet rest. I think James Gunn can pull it off and Yes' Rosenbaum played the best Lex so far.

    • @uglisa2345
      @uglisa2345 Před rokem +1

      Glad to see someone who knows superman

  • @tylermunday2146
    @tylermunday2146 Před rokem +9

    Im just happy the dceu is being rebooted. I've been wanting a clean slate for years, a new more comic booky take on it that actually feels like a universe.

    • @YDERF_17
      @YDERF_17 Před rokem +1

      it probably won't be a clean slate, i keep hearing of a soft reboot.

    • @dcmastermindfirst9418
      @dcmastermindfirst9418 Před rokem

      Snyders movies felt like a universe

    • @Cloud-dt6xb
      @Cloud-dt6xb Před 11 měsíci

      Same until James gunn was announced as CEO I was ready to just not give a crap anymore, and it got even better when he said he's doing a reboot which is what I wanted to happen ever since Justice League Flopped. After that I was 100% on board he's a comic book fan so big he can really dig down to find those deep cut charachters that he wants spotlighted which is the kind of guy who SHOULD be running DC's movies.

    • @Dikbeeg
      @Dikbeeg Před 11 měsíci +2

      ​@@dcmastermindfirst9418of toilet

    • @Dikbeeg
      @Dikbeeg Před 11 měsíci +2

      ​@@Cloud-dt6xbi was waiting for reboot since MoS 🤣

  • @thetruebatman4632
    @thetruebatman4632 Před rokem +20

    I love Gunn. I love that he’s so excited and confident about this world he’s building. DC fans we’re in good hands!

    • @Jt-mk2mm
      @Jt-mk2mm Před rokem +1

      I KNOW R!GHT, LOOK WHAT
      HE D!D W!TH PEACEMAKER
      I D!DN'T L!KE THE DANCE
      0FF INTRODUCT!ON BUT
      THE SER!ES I F👀K!NG
      LOVE !T...

  • @winterdragon2493
    @winterdragon2493 Před rokem +7

    Should have kept Henry Cavill. Perfect for the role.

    • @uglisa2345
      @uglisa2345 Před rokem +1

      Nobody can save cavil from those cringe writing snyder did

  • @MckieDs595
    @MckieDs595 Před 11 měsíci +2

    If he puts as much heart into this movie as he did GG3 then it will be the best Superman movie to come out.
    Also let’s chill on Lex until the sequel or third film. Superman has tons of great villains that need screen time.

  • @lalotime
    @lalotime Před 3 měsíci +1

    You can tell michael is very protective over lex luthor when he asks James Gunn to do lex right. Because Michael is the only one who has nailed the character. I hope the new lex takes inspiration from his. And makes him a lot more serious and threatening. But also logical

  • @zaymusic518
    @zaymusic518 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That last point about Lex Luthor was on point. Jesse Eisenberg was not the right choice for that character at all

  • @MEMMO-ov7hn
    @MEMMO-ov7hn Před rokem +18

    This man has gave me every reason to trust him!! I fully believe that he will nail superman!!!

  • @SchuViews
    @SchuViews Před rokem +2

    Agreed Michael is the best Lex. Human, intelligent, and with real motivations that simply differ at times from Clark/Superman.

  • @TheBlurReturns16
    @TheBlurReturns16 Před rokem

    I would also like to hear this exact question asked about Batman!

  • @robotomatotomas4459
    @robotomatotomas4459 Před rokem +21

    Bryan Cranston would have been a great Lex Luthor.

    • @cptpepper7731
      @cptpepper7731 Před rokem

      Yeah, because good actors love to be typecast.

    • @cptpepper7731
      @cptpepper7731 Před rokem

      @@kennycodes and - let's be honest - he's most known for his role in Breaking Bad and it's a variation of that role that people want to see again in the form of Lex Luthor.

    • @barry2349
      @barry2349 Před rokem +1

      ​@@cptpepper7731how he is a typecast? I'm sure cranston would love to play lex too

    • @brainlock72
      @brainlock72 Před rokem

      @@cptpepper7731he was Seinfeld’s dentist, pool neighbor guy in KoQ, and Malcolm’s dad well before he was Breaking Bad.
      And that’s not even taking into account his early voice work on Robotech and MMPR.

    • @bukuanatomihajinetter5679
      @bukuanatomihajinetter5679 Před rokem

      bro what will be the differences between cranston lex and walter white in term of appearances

  • @bverrue602
    @bverrue602 Před rokem +4

    I just want someone who plays Clark as well as Superman. And something (leading up) to Brainiac but starting small. Not too much into the origins.

  • @jspur22
    @jspur22 Před rokem

    They threw so much shade at Jesse Eisenberg at the end there! LMFAO

  • @taylorpack7705
    @taylorpack7705 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I think smallville had the best storyline regarding Superman and lex from friends to arch enemies.

  • @xperfectechox4516
    @xperfectechox4516 Před rokem +8

    billy zane would make a badass lex luthor

    • @deanfranz
      @deanfranz Před rokem

      More talented actors can shave their head and also be Lex.

    • @xperfectechox4516
      @xperfectechox4516 Před rokem +1

      @@deanfranz yea like Jesse eisenburg , Kevin spacey, or john cryer man stfu lmaooo

    • @deanfranz
      @deanfranz Před rokem

      @@xperfectechox4516 Pretty cringe to cast an actor just because you only know them as bald...like Bryan Cranston or Michael Rosenbaum - oh wait, they're not bald

    • @xperfectechox4516
      @xperfectechox4516 Před rokem +3

      @@deanfranz Never said I wanted him because he was bald but because he looks acts and sounds like Lex from the animated series which was Lex's best iteration stop acting like a Karen and putting words in paragraph!!!

    • @deanfranz
      @deanfranz Před rokem

      @@xperfectechox4516 Personal attacks (name calling) means you have nothing. Crying about having to read paragraph, like a Karen themselves, thanks for self-identifying)....in a paragraph you wrote, wow that's cringe LMAO...plus, you didn't argue against my point, which means you know I'm right. Meanwhile, the best you've got is Billy Zane, casting someone from 3 decades ago to do a new Lex. Can you be any more delusional? What a cringe position to have. Btw, thanks for reading my paragraph 😂

  • @josefsilvia5360
    @josefsilvia5360 Před rokem +3

    Michael Rosenbaum and John Shea are two of my favorite Lex Luther's of all time. That said, I'm just looking forward to whatever James Gunn creates with Superman. And he's right, if I was auditioning for a role that big, I wouldn't want the world to know. It is private. Because then you become known as the "guy who didn't get it." The internet, and specifically journalists and certain fans, need to stop trying to "leak" a film. It's not conducive to the creative process.

  • @nhlpa17
    @nhlpa17 Před rokem

    You absolutely are the best Lex.

  • @Travislitxxz
    @Travislitxxz Před rokem

    I wish him the best

  • @benhughes6507
    @benhughes6507 Před rokem +3

    Im thinking Nickolas Hoult for lex, couldn't see it at first, but having recently seen a few more of his films i really think the guy could play it grounded like Michael said, plus he looks great bald. Would work well across someone like corenswet as superman.

    • @MrmerryPippin-tw6rv
      @MrmerryPippin-tw6rv Před rokem +3

      Hoult would honestly be the closest to rosenbaums lex which ppl love and many think is the best live action lex

    • @Njbear7453
      @Njbear7453 Před rokem

      Good casting

    • @Njbear7453
      @Njbear7453 Před rokem

      Aaron Paul?

    • @benhughes6507
      @benhughes6507 Před rokem

      @@Njbear7453 yeah he'd be good too, need someone smart and charismatic to pull him off I think, also I wanna see a more physical lex, powersuit at some point as well 👊

  • @rorschach7623
    @rorschach7623 Před 11 měsíci +2

    He was the best Luthor, had style, was manipulative, mysterious, was cool and calm, was someone that was charasmatic, wasn't evil for evil sake

  • @animatorFan74
    @animatorFan74 Před 11 měsíci

    hahaha ... I love "Hey, I'm mot saying anybody's done that" at the end.... we know who you meant, Michael....we know ;)

  • @666The1Legion
    @666The1Legion Před 5 měsíci +1

    That last comment was definitely about Zack’s Lex 😂

  • @docjonski2257
    @docjonski2257 Před 11 měsíci +3

    James Gunn is correct in saying Rosenbum is the BEST Lex Luthor! He is absolutely right hell yeah! That iteration of Smallville Lex is the BEST i've seen so far! Michael was born to play that role! 💯

    • @Harem__King
      @Harem__King Před 4 měsíci

      Huh he’s the only one that played lex lol

  • @lingo2386
    @lingo2386 Před rokem +3

    Definitely the best Lex

  • @benboru9013
    @benboru9013 Před rokem

    I love the remarks at the end that are clearly a call out of Kevin Spacey’s over the top/manic moments as Lex Luther

  • @Jurbo33
    @Jurbo33 Před 2 měsíci

    I really appreciate his take on casting leaks; as an audience member, i like being surprised

  • @tanyam5471
    @tanyam5471 Před rokem +4

    100% best Lex Luthor. I wish to see you in this role once again. You were beloved as much as Clark in this series. May be even more. Gunn should take you in his film may be as another cool villain. Do you hear me, James?

  • @Ma55ey
    @Ma55ey Před rokem +3

    If we're getting a new superman, I'd like to see a few stand alone movies before they try and do a joint movie.. that's the one thing I feel bad about cavils superman.. that he got one movie then batman v superman then justice league..

    • @uglisa2345
      @uglisa2345 Před rokem +2

      Nope he got one stinker solo movie which had no depth or character or development and then another stinker duet where he has less lines than spidey in civil war .truly the worst superman on screen .

    • @Wolfhunter5607
      @Wolfhunter5607 Před 8 měsíci

      @@uglisa2345idk how people will die for that version of superman but everyone has their own taste🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @uglisa2345
      @uglisa2345 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Wolfhunter5607 ppl who simp for cavil and have no idea who superman only likes that version

  • @riversheppherd121
    @riversheppherd121 Před rokem

    It was in this episode I realized THAT that the host was lex in small ville. I’ve seen a bunch of his clips and never recognized him

  • @BladedBishop
    @BladedBishop Před rokem

    He was the best Lex! Glad James Gunn knows that. Love it.

  • @squigglytiger4796
    @squigglytiger4796 Před rokem +7

    There's no point to this new Superman film without Henry Cavill😢

  • @garymurphy6901
    @garymurphy6901 Před rokem +9

    After seen GOTG 3 I have massive faith in him cannot wait until he starts filming it 🎥🍿

    • @midwestkrazy83turner50
      @midwestkrazy83turner50 Před rokem

      🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🙄

    • @Jt-mk2mm
      @Jt-mk2mm Před rokem

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  • @JusticeIsComing274
    @JusticeIsComing274 Před rokem

    You are the best lex. No debate.

  • @TheOgreMan
    @TheOgreMan Před 11 měsíci +2

    Michael is indeed my favorite as well as the best, but I feel like I’m one of the few that actually liked John Cryer’s take. Perfect balance between Michael and Eisenberg for sure

  • @WereSquatch
    @WereSquatch Před rokem +18

    I for one cant wait to see Gunns universe, and yes you are the best Lex. I didnt watch all of Smallville but I know from clips and the seasons I did see that Rosenbaum is a severely underrated actor and deserves all the love from the DC Fans that he gets

  • @stillsixstudios
    @stillsixstudios Před rokem +4

    You are the best Lex. Sorry Gene.

  • @daves-c8919
    @daves-c8919 Před 8 měsíci +2

    It’s true, he’s the best Lex to have ever worn the skull cap.

  • @jonathanc2679
    @jonathanc2679 Před 11 měsíci

    the Spacey dig is great and deservedly so.

  • @penril_tv6353
    @penril_tv6353 Před 11 měsíci +3

    James Gunn's first mistake was to fire henry Cavil.

    • @TheAdminastration
      @TheAdminastration Před 4 měsíci

      His movies will fail and won’t be anything like zacks portrayal

  • @OneEyedKingg
    @OneEyedKingg Před rokem +14

    I hope it’s Superman as a family man. Dc rebirth had a good run of comics as him as a father. It would definitely be different from what we had before. Either way I’m excited to see what they do with it.

    • @undeaddave9671
      @undeaddave9671 Před rokem +2

      He already said that it's going to be teenage superman, I highly doubt that Clark Kent fathered any children in his teens.

    • @sonamtashi7706
      @sonamtashi7706 Před rokem +1

      @@undeaddave9671Nah more like a year two Clark who’s in his mid to late twenties.

    • @akmaldanial67
      @akmaldanial67 Před rokem +3

      It's already being done in the Superman & Lois TV series 😅

    • @OneEyedKingg
      @OneEyedKingg Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@undeaddave9671 I hope he changes his mind.

  • @robinelmungongo8766
    @robinelmungongo8766 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Gunn was spot on. Michael's the best Lex till this day.

  • @2308521
    @2308521 Před 11 měsíci

    This show is dope 👌🏾

  • @reddchan
    @reddchan Před rokem +7

    Gunn should adapt the Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow comic by Alan Moore, it seems perfect for his style.

    • @ShaddoxChaos
      @ShaddoxChaos Před rokem +3

      Probably down the line would be better. Doing that right away would almost be like doing the Death of Superman story right away like Zack Snyder did with his take.

    • @uglisa2345
      @uglisa2345 Před rokem +5

      ​@@ShaddoxChaossnyder did death of superman ? Lol he did cringe fanfiction

  • @dbzispimpin
    @dbzispimpin Před rokem +9

    If this is Rosenbaum subtly confirming that he's Lex Luthor in the new DCEU, i'll die of excitement.

    • @jeromesimon8916
      @jeromesimon8916 Před rokem

      Its no longer dceu

    • @dbzispimpin
      @dbzispimpin Před rokem +1

      @@jeromesimon8916 - Lol yes it is bro, it's no longer "Snyderverse", but DCEU LITERALLY stands for DC Extended Universe, which is what the movies are, and the DCAU is the DC Animated Universe. The acronyms arent changing for those, it's just the "Snyderverse" that was trashed.

    • @jeromesimon8916
      @jeromesimon8916 Před rokem +3

      @@dbzispimpin James Gunn literally calls it DCU what are you talking about.

    • @dbzispimpin
      @dbzispimpin Před rokem

      @@jeromesimon8916 - Because he's trying to combine EVERYTHING in DC into one cohesive universe, games, comics, movies and shows, and he wants actors to reprise their roles in EVERY iteration, ergo actors doing the voices in video games, actors likenesses in the comics... etc.
      It'll never happen, the movies will be the movies and MAYBE the games could have the actors reprise their roles, but the comics and shows I highly doubt WB will spring for the amt of money that it'll cost to have actors reprise their roles in everything, because not only will it burn the actors out, but it'll cost a ton if Gunns DC Movieverse is successful in finding it's own "Robert Downey Jr" in either Batman or Superman casting, and that actor's representation will OBVIOUSLY be demanding more money if their roles become very popular.
      Imagine having Robert Downey Jr voice Iron Man in all the video games and showing up in all the Marvel Netflix shows... etc...
      It'll never happen, not even FEIGE could make that blanket decision for the studio, so trust me Gunn won't be able to either, even tho he's trying to make it stick.
      So yes, I know my shit, it will STAY the DC Extended Universe for the films, no matter how much Gunn wants to start calling it the "DCU", the DCU name might stick, but it'll STILL be the Extended Universe in the end.

    • @jeromesimon8916
      @jeromesimon8916 Před rokem

      @@dbzispimpin ah know from your reply i think your beyond help. Have a nice day

  • @youshouldprobablyrun
    @youshouldprobablyrun Před rokem

    We'd love to see a Brightburn like Superman movies.

  • @artLopez24
    @artLopez24 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I doubt he can make a Superman movie better then man of steel but hey maybe he’ll prove me wrong…I always liked the darker tone snyders films had

  • @DestroyerTitus
    @DestroyerTitus Před rokem +3

    I think we all know that Smallville was a masterpiece

  • @markoutwithmark
    @markoutwithmark Před rokem +12

    "Promise me IF there's a Lex Luthor, promise me he's not....Jesse Eiesenberg!"

  • @Hades69099
    @Hades69099 Před 11 měsíci

    the dig at the end at the other portrayal of lex luther god damnit

  • @ReadyPlayerTomVR
    @ReadyPlayerTomVR Před rokem +1

    Michael takin shots at Jesse Eisenbergs Lex lol

  • @d.a.baracus1438
    @d.a.baracus1438 Před rokem +6

    Michael was the best Lex, but don't forget Michael Shea (from Lois & Clark). I remember him being great too. (And I think Terri Hatcher was the best Lois.)

    • @HappyLuchoX
      @HappyLuchoX Před rokem

      The Shea's Lex... what horrible and narcisist person omg, I always hated him (translate: A great character)