We Cast Lex Luthor for Man of Steel Sequel - Choice #5 Mark Strong

Strong Case for This On Screen Baddie - Last in a Series

The latest casting rumors for Lex Luthor in the planned Man of Steel sequel had 'Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston getting a lot of attention and rightly so. Cranston has created an iconic television character playing Walter White who has gone from "Mr. Chips to Scarface" over the last 5 seasons while collecting Emmys along the way. However, it is very difficult to overlook another actor who has done exceptional character work as antagonists in 'Kick-Ass', 'Green Lantern', and 'John Carter'. Mark Strong's name is still in the mix because he has the look, the menacing demeanor, and versatility to charm or frighten. 

I hesitated to add him to the list because it was so easy to typecast him as another villain but he does it so well. While he has performed great in those movies, the movies themselves have underperformed. Here is a chance for audiences to discover Strong in what is sure to be a global blockbuster as one of the most famous villains of all time.