Jon Cryer Joins “Supergirl” as Lex Luthor

November 16, 2018 Television News 53

The CW has announced that Jon Cryer has been cast as Lex Luthor for the “Supergirl” TV series.

Best known to Superman fans as Lex Luthor’s nephew Lenny in the movie “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace”, Jon Cryer will make an appearance in episode 15 of Season 4.

“We are enormous fans of Jon Cryer, and he was instantly our dream actor to play the iconic role of Lex Luthor. Jon is a super-talent, and the fact that he played Lenny Luthor in Superman IV brings an added layer of legacy to his casting.  We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Jon to the Supergirl family,” Executive Producers Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner said in a statement.

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Superman2878
Superman2878
November 16, 2018 3:56 pm

Lex: Lenny!!!!!
Lenny:what???

lol. I’m going to give him a chance. I’m more used to seeing this actor in comedic roles, but who knows? He may surprise me. He may be really good at playing a evil genius.

Kal-Ed
Kal-Ed
November 16, 2018 5:56 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

Naaaaah….he’s just an experiment freako 😀

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 16, 2018 6:36 pm
Reply to  Kal-Ed

Lenny: Good thing I brought my drums.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 16, 2018 6:37 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

Lenny: Uncle Lex. You’re spooking me out.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 10:36 am
Reply to  Superman2878

I was being funny

smallvilletna
smallvilletna
November 16, 2018 4:11 pm

I’m Curious and Steve please help me answer this question do the people in Hollywood thinks Lex Luther a joke??? I don’t get form Ching happen Jesse Eisenberg and now this? I don’t get it every incarnations of Lex does not represent the one in the comic.

sundevil82
sundevil82
November 16, 2018 5:09 pm
Reply to  smallvilletna

He will certainly not be an intimidating presence so I’m guessing they’re going to make him goofy.

sundevil82
sundevil82
November 16, 2018 5:07 pm

‘Ive always considered Jon Cryer to be the Dutch elm disease of the lex Luthor family tree of actors.’

In all seriousness this is just the strangest wink at the fans. Im not sure how Lex has gone from initimidating interpretations to Eisenberg and now Cryer. I’m pretty sure Billy Zane is still available.

MattComics
MattComics
November 17, 2018 12:28 am
Reply to  sundevil82

I’d be down for Zane as Lex.

Kal-Ed
Kal-Ed
November 16, 2018 6:02 pm

I still don’t know what to yet think. All I can say for the moment that the choice is indeed interesting and it’s a typical let’s just wait and see scenario. IMO they have taken a page of the CW’s casting of the Flash by adding John Wesley Shipp as Henry/Jay to add further winks to the past.

RobertAnthony
RobertAnthony
November 16, 2018 6:59 pm

Sorry guys, I ain’t feeling it! And to pick someone who was in the long forgotten Cannon/Golan Globus Superman IV? I mean what’s next…Nuclear Man gets cast?

Look Cryer is a comedy guy and the “geniuses” (ACK!) at CW must be going for the Batman V Superman crazy guy Lex Luthor.

That said, he did star on Two and a Half Men which is now being rerun to death on WPIX channel 11, Supergirl’s flagship NYC station.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 16, 2018 7:16 pm

It’s Friday. So everyone gets a thumbs up

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 10:14 am
Reply to  Superman2878

To the people who keeps giving me the negative votes after I had just possibly given you a positive vote,uh your welcome? I’m mean I try to do something nice for you, and you keep down voting me when it’s most likely that I had given you a positive vote on Friday. I’m not asking you to give me any positive votes, I’m not. But what I have to ask is this. If a person is doing something nice for you, then why be mean to them? Why give me a negative number if I haven’t said or done anything… Read more »

Kal-Ed
Kal-Ed
November 17, 2018 4:49 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

Don’t let that get you down man. Just ignore it. If it’s really bugging you, just use a different user name and a picture.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 5:33 pm
Reply to  Kal-Ed

To tell you the truth, I’ve been considering that. I just feel that if I did do that then this person would’ve bullied into it. I’m going to wait one week before I decide. I only wonder if did change my profile name and picture, would my previous comments change to the new one? Thank you for your advice. I do appreciate it Kal-Ed.

SupermanArmy
SupermanArmy
November 17, 2018 6:06 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

We got your back Spidey.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 6:35 pm
Reply to  SupermanArmy

Thanks SupermanArmy.

s-shield
s-shield
November 16, 2018 7:25 pm

Jon Cryer is 53 years old. Brenda Strong, who plays his mom, is 58, lol.

In hindsight, they probably should to have made Lena be Lex’s daughter instead of sister.

robojac
robojac
November 16, 2018 10:25 pm
Reply to  s-shield

This is why he probably should’ve been cast to play Brenda Strong’s character’s brother. It would be funny and go full circle for Lena and a recast Lex Luthor to refer to Jon Cryer as Uncle Lenny. A missed opportunity.

Kal-Ed
Kal-Ed
November 17, 2018 2:53 am
Reply to  s-shield

That didn’t stop the producers and Steven Spielberg from casting Sean Connery as Harrison Fords’s father in Indiana Jones 3. He was 10 years his senior.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 10:41 am
Reply to  Kal-Ed

I did not know he was 10 years older than Harrison. That’s very interesting Kal-Ed. They did cast the part Indiana’s father well though. It’s definitely my favorite Indiana Jones movie.

Kal-Ed
Kal-Ed
November 17, 2018 4:46 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

It certainly did create a great chemistry between the two actors despite the age difference as father and son. I like the IJ movies they are all great…but the 3Rd is the most constantly watched. Mainly because it is always shown on TV every now and then.

robojac
robojac
November 17, 2018 10:14 pm
Reply to  Kal-Ed

Connery’s chemistry with Ford allowed them to ignore the age gap but Connery having been James Bond also got him cast. The age gap between Ford and Connery is at least over a decade apart (12 years). That doesn’t excuse it but it was passable because Ford was still in his mid-40s and didn’t look it. Ditto for the real life 10 year age-gap between Sally Field and Tom Hanks playing as mother and son in Forest Gump. I’m still going to give Jon Cryer a chance as Lex but my expectations aren’t too high.

s-shield
s-shield
November 16, 2018 7:34 pm

I could see him playing it goofy, but I hope they DO go dramatic with him. There is a history of comedians doing a good job in dramatic roles. Robin Williams in ONE HOUR PHOTO is creepy as all hell…

sundevil82
sundevil82
November 16, 2018 7:39 pm
Reply to  s-shield

Yeah but Jon Cryer is no a Robin Williams

KaptainKrypton
KaptainKrypton
November 16, 2018 8:46 pm

“I worship me.”

JasEl
JasEl
November 16, 2018 11:09 pm

Micheal Rosenbaum is THE best on screen Lex. I see that his status is still not in jeopardy.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 1:24 am
Reply to  JasEl

It will be really hard to top Rosenbaum’s performance. I don’t think that there will be an actor that can play the part better than Michael. I am looking forward to seeing this new version though.

Kal L
Kal L
November 17, 2018 5:56 am
Reply to  Superman2878

Hugh Jackman would kill it as Lex.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 9:32 am
Reply to  Kal L

Hugh Jackman does have the intensity to play the part. He could play a scary Lex.
I also think that actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan who plays Negan on the walking dead, would be an excellent pick for Lex. He can be scary intense, like the way Lex can be.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 12:41 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

You keep making my point Mr.Negative
You are being cruel.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 10:34 am
Reply to  Kal L

Hugh Jackman would be excellent in the role. He has a certain intensity that he could bring to the part. Jeffrey Dean Morgan would also be a good pick as well. He plays Negan on the Walking Dead. He could play a scary intimidating Lex.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 1:14 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

I know that I already posted the previous comment about Hugh as Lex before, but for some reason the post didn’t show up the first time. Now it’s posted.

MattComics
MattComics
November 17, 2018 12:27 am

Well, that’s…a choice.

Maybe he’s taking it as an opportunity to do something completely different from what he’s usually known for? ..or as others have said they’re gonna play him goofy which I really hope they wouldn’t. At the very least give him that balance that Hackman’s Lex had where he had wit and sarcasm but was also cold blooded.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 12:47 pm
Reply to  MattComics

You bring up a good point MattComics. I seem to remember an episode of two and a half men where his character Alan, had a dark side. I thought he did quite well playing mean for an episode. I’m curious on what his interpretation on Lex will be. I’m going to wait and see what he does with the character before I decide on his casting.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 19, 2018 1:11 pm
Reply to  MattComics

Hackman’s Lex did have a darker side that was shown in the extended edition of Superman the movie. Maybe he will play the role in a similar fashion.

Superman1993
Superman1993
November 17, 2018 10:46 am

I was shocked and surprised that Jon Cryer was cast as Lex Luthor and at the time I didn’t know he was best known for the role of Lex Luthor’s nephew Lenny in the movie “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 17, 2018 6:44 pm

My fellow Superman fans, as you well know I’ve been getting negative votes for a while now. Most of them are for no reason at all. I ask this, that if you see any negative votes on my comments that are for no reason at all, could you please turn it from a -1 to a 0? I’m not asking for you to give a 1 or agree with me, but if you see an unjustifiable negative vote on any of my comments, could you please help me out? I appreciate it. Thank you for your time. A fellow Superman… Read more »

SuperFunTime
SuperFunTime
November 17, 2018 10:59 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

With all due respect, I will not be doing that. You don’t need me, or anyone else (in my opinion), to up vote you. You are giving this person (or persons) power over you: the power to affect you negatively. DO NOT GIVE IN! KEEP BEING YOUR TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF! Stand in defiance of this person/persons and just keep doing what you believe is right. Ignore the individual(s). Now, I understand what I have said may appear easier said than done, but once you rise up and own your power, it gets easier and easier to ignore people like this.… Read more »

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 18, 2018 8:21 am
Reply to  SuperFunTime

Thank you for your advice SuperFunTime. I do appreciate your honesty in this matter. I guess I’ll just keep ignoring this person. I admit that ignoring this person won’t be easy. But maybe with some time he/she will move on. You know I met actor Jason David Frank aka Tommy the Green Power Ranger. He’s a great guy. I met him over two years ago at NJ’s comic fest in Morristown. I also met Dean Cain a year later. They say “never meet your heroes because they will always disappoint”. That saying is wrong. I say if you get the… Read more »

SuperFunTime
SuperFunTime
November 21, 2018 6:31 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

I have met plenty of people I have watched on tv and/or movies from various shows like Arrow, Buffy, Power Rangers, Smallville, Stargate, Star Trek, WWE, X-Files, etc. Meeting Trish Stratus and Lita from WWE was absolutely amazing, as they were 2 of my favourites. Got to talk with them about life, working out and yoga (particularly with Trish Stratus). 🙂 From Smallville, I met Laura Vandervoort. I loved her energy. Since we both have karate backgrounds, we took photos together in fighting poses. We also took photos hugging it out. She was fun to be with and easy to… Read more »

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 21, 2018 8:32 pm
Reply to  SuperFunTime

When I met Dean Cain and Jason David Frank, I think I was a little like Winn from Supergirl from when he met Superman for the first time in season 2. These are two people who I have always looked up to, and meeting both of these actors were special moments for me. Of course I was respectful to them as well. They both really know how to respond to fans.

SuperFunTime
SuperFunTime
November 17, 2018 11:18 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

Eventually, you will reach a point where you won’t even have to morph to deal with these down votes. The down votes, like the Putties, may still come, but you will be able to easily brush them aside without the need to morph, like the Power Rangers got used to dealing with the Putties without necessarily needing to morph. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGX-q47XbQw 1) I am NOT suggesting you go beat up anyone. I am saying you need to mentally and emotionally build yourself up. 2) I can’t believe I just used Power Rangers to illustrate what I am saying. LOL! 🙂 3)… Read more »

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 19, 2018 8:41 am
Reply to  SuperFunTime

I can see your point. I sort of think of it as how it is on the show My Hero Academia. I relate to the character Izuku Midoriya aka Deku and how he looks up to his favorite Superhero All might. Just like Deku, I too have a favorite superhero. Superman. On Deku’s quest to be like his favorite hero, he’s often picked on by others. And at times he does feel down about that.But he keeps trying his best, until he proves that he too can be a hero. Thank you for reminding me of that. I shouldn’t think… Read more »

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 19, 2018 2:19 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

And thank you for posting a link to that clip from the first episode of Supergirl season 2. Its a great episode. One of my favorite episodes of the series thus far, along with the episode that came after where Superman, Supergirl, Alex, and The Martian manhunter teamed up to stop the two mettallos.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 19, 2018 7:52 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

And I wish you a happy thanksgiving SuperFunTime.

SuperFunTime
SuperFunTime
November 21, 2018 6:37 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

From one soul to another, namaste. 🙂 <3 🙂

SuperFunTime
SuperFunTime
November 17, 2018 11:23 pm

He looks fine to me. I would imagine that the Lex Luthor in this show would not be goofy. After all, Maxwell Lord, Lilian Luthor and Lena Luthor are not goofy.

I also hope that what I imagine is correct. I would be a bit disappointed if he was goofy.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 18, 2018 3:04 pm

I just realized that today is the anniversary of the death of Superman. 26 years since that issue came out.

sundevil82
sundevil82
November 18, 2018 9:16 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

Still remember it like it was yesterday. My dad went and bought it for me since I was in school. There’s a great Saturday Bight Live skit about his funeral. Still makes me laugh to this day! You should Check it out!
have a good one Spidey

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 18, 2018 9:47 pm
Reply to  sundevil82

I think I remember seeing that skit. Chris Farley played the hulk right? It was pretty funny. Thanks for reminding me of that skit sundevil82. I’ll see if I can find it on YouTube.Have a good one sundevil82, and a happy thanksgiving too.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 18, 2018 10:09 pm
Reply to  Superman2878

I remember hearing about that issue when it first came out. At the time I was so worried that Superman would no longer have any more stories. Then came the reign of the Supermen story arch. And there was mystery on who was the real Superman. At the time I thought it might have been the eradicator or cyborg superman because they both looked like him in their own way. I’m so glad I was wrong, and that by the end of the return of Superman story arch, the true Superman returned.

Superman2878
Superman2878
November 23, 2018 10:43 am

Happy Friday everyone. I hope that you all had a great thanksgiving. Thumbs up