Jesse Eisenberg Says Lex Luthor Role “Hurt My Career in a Real Way”
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Lexy Perez
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Jesse Eisenberg reflects on how his much-maligned turn as Lex Luthor in 'Batman v Superman' hurt his career, despite his love for the role.
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- Eisenberg reveals that the film's poor reception 'actually hurt my career in a real way,' as Hollywood producers were hesitant to cast him after the backlash.
- Director Zack Snyder confirms he considered casting other A-list actors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Adam Driver as Lex Luthor before ultimately going with Eisenberg.
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