2013 Movie News Archives

August 27, 2013: An Update on the Whole Bryan Cranston Rumor

Bryan Cranston I've received a few emails from fans regarding the "Bryan Cranston as Lex Luthor" casting rumor, suggesting that perhaps we didn't know about it, hadn't seen it, or failed to report on it. The fact is, on August 14 we reported that Bryan Cranston had put up his hand for the part, telling film bosses to "give me a call" adding, "I like Lex Luthor. I think he's misunderstood. He's a loveable, sweet man."

In what would be one of the quickest casting auditioning processes ever, nine days later CosmicBookNews.com claims that Cranston has not only been cast as Lex Luthor, but that he's signed a deal for up to ten "appearances" in future movies!

Now, I have nothing against sites like CosmicBookNews.com. Like any other website their aim is to drive as much traffic to their website as possible. They happen to do it by reporting, spreading and starting rumors about movies. But let's not lose sight of the fact that they are just rumors.

For some unknown reason some pretty big media outlets have latched on to this rumor and reported on it. However they all reference CosmicBookNews.com as the source for the "story". But who is the source for the source? It's never said. They use words like "we were informed", "we have been told", and "it is rumored".

I mean, come on! Look at the rest of the story... Matt Damon as Aquaman or Martian Manhunter? Ben Affleck signing a 13-appearance deal!? Seriously!

The claim is that an official announcement about Cranston's involvement will come out after his TV series "Breaking Bad" has its series finale on September 29. If this is true, and the announcement is made official. I will be the first to congratulate them on their scoop. Until then, it's just a rumor.

Unlike Ben Affleck, Warner Bros. has not confirmed that Bryan Cranston will play Lex Luthor. We don't even know if Lex Luthor will be in the movie at all.

Moving on...

Steve Younis



2013 Movie News

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