Robert Downey Jr Almost Played Lex Luthor In DC's Lost Superman Movie

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By Gregory D. Welch

Published 6 hours ago

Robert Downey Jr. was cast for Lex Luthor before he became Iron Man, almost becoming Superman's number-one Arch Nemesis.

The possibility of Robert Downey Jr. playing Lex Luthor in a canceled DC movie is an enticing idea that could have brought fresh life to the iconic supervillain.
RDJ's range of acting skills and experience in playing complex, flawed characters would have made him a great fit for the conflicted and humanized version of Lex Luthor.
Seeing RDJ as Lex Luthor would have added a new layer to the Superman franchise, with the supervillain becoming a relatable and captivating figure that audiences could both root for and be afraid of.