13) Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, 2016)

Jesse Eisenberg’s casting as Lex Luthor caused an uproar among comic book fans. Most people saw Lex as a commanding and intimidating villain, but Eisenberg’s younger look and twitchy style felt completely different. Fans wanted someone older with a physically imposing presence, so Eisenberg’s quick-talking and eccentric mannerisms didn’t fit their expectations. Many were worried his version would lack the menace that defines Lex. Eisenberg approached the role as a modern tech billionaire, which added a different spin to the character. While some fans appreciated the new take, others felt it strayed too far from the Lex Luthor they knew, leaving the debate unresolved.
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