The Smallville Luthor confirms his participation in the James Gunn Superman
If Nicholas Hoult will be the bad billionaire of Metropolis in the new film, Michael Rosenbaum will also be cast.
Two lex for the price of one!
Michael Rosenbaumunforgettable Lex Luthor series Smallvillerevealed during an agreement his presence in the Superman by James Gunn.
According to the star converted into successful podcasts, it will simply be a discreet but significant vocal cameo … Invited to the Fan Expo in Dallas, Rosenbaum said (via Screen):
“James asked me to do a little fun thing, so I recorded a few aftershocks.” And add with humor: “There is nothing more for the moment, but he is the boss of DC, so I think he can fit me somewhere in a film.”
Known for having played Lex Luthor During seven seasons of SmallvilleRosenbaum was also the voice of Flash in the animated series Justice League. He is also a friend close to James Gunnwith whom he collaborated on the trilogy The guards of the galaxyin the role of Martinex.
This new Supermanscheduled for next July, promises to be a showcase of Gunn regulars: Sean Gunn embodies Maxwell Lord, Nathan Fillion Play Guy Gardner, whileLan Tudyk And Michael Rooker lend their voices to robots in the fortress of loneliness. Many believe that Rosenbaum could double one of these robots, although his exact role was not specified.
The actor admitted to having directly asked Gunn to put him in his film: “Why am I not in Superman? Why am I not in the film, in one way or another? If if I am offered something that is not too silly, or that makes me laugh, or that I think I can play well … I do it. “
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