Supergirl’s Jon Cryer Shares His Biggest Regret as Lex Luthor
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Jon Cryer laments missing out on playing Lex Luthor in Superman & Lois, as the Arrowverse comes to a close and the role transitions to Nicholas Hoult in the new DC cinematic universe.
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- Cryer, who portrayed Lex Luthor in several Arrowverse shows, expressed disappointment at not being able to reprise the role in the highly acclaimed Superman & Lois series, which just concluded its four-season run.
- While Cryer's Lex Luthor has become a fan-favorite, the character will now be taken on by Nicholas Hoult in James Gunn's upcoming Superman film, which will further expand Lex's legacy in the DC cinematic universe.
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Jon Cryer, Nicholas Hoult, Michael Cudlitz, Arrowverse, DC, Superman & Lois, Supergirl, Batwoman, Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Superman & Lois, Superman (2025 film)