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Jesse Eisenberg Loved Playing Lex Luthor but Says It Hurt His Career, and He Blames Himself

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Jesse Eisenberg opens up about the double-edged sword of playing Lex Luthor, admitting it hurt his career but taking the blame himself.
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  • Eisenberg says he loved portraying Lex Luthor in the DC universe, but the role pigeonholed him in Hollywood, leading to fewer diverse opportunities.
  • The actor takes responsibility for the role's impact, noting 'I don't blame the studio or the director' - he simply underestimated how the part would typecast him.
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Jesse Eisenberg, DC, Lex Luthor
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