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Jesse Eisenberg Thinks Playing Lex Luthor 'Hurt' His Career

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Hollywood A-lister Jesse Eisenberg opens up about how playing Lex Luthor hurt his career, despite the DC villain role's brief screen time.
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  • Eisenberg only portrayed Lex Luthor in 'Batman V Superman' and minor appearances in the 'Justice League' films, but says the role had a noticeable negative impact on his subsequent acting opportunities.
  • Industry insiders speculate that Eisenberg's divisive take on the classic comic book character typecast him, making it harder for the Oscar-nominated star to land more prestigious parts after his DC debut.
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Jesse Eisenberg, DC, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Zack Snyder's Justice League
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