'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston Denies Lex Luther Casting Rumors For 'Man of Steel 2: Batman vs. Superman' It looks as if Bryan Cranston will not be taking up the mantel of Lex Luther when his run on Braking Bad comes to an end. While the actor has become well known for his role as a Meth proprietor on the hit AMC drama, recent statements by the actor appear to put down the rumor that he will join the ranks of DC super villains in the Man of Steel sequel. Cosmic Book News originally reported th

Lex Luthor: 'Man of Steel 2' Casts 'Breaking Bad' Brian Cranston as Villain? Ben Affleck 13-Film Deal as Batman? VIDEO Following in the wake of DC's latest Batman casting, the franchise may have their next Lex Luther lined up as well. Breaking Bad's Brain Cranston is reportedly in line to play the Superman foe, according to Cosmic Book News. However, an official announcement will not be made until the actor's current AMC series draws to a close in late September The site reports that the popu

Joss Whedon Supports Casting of Ben Affleck as Batman in 'Man of Steel' Sequel Fans of the Caped Crusader were in an uproar following the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman for the upcoming Man of Steel sequel. While Internet message boards overflowed with users who were willing to suggest anyone from Jensen Ackles (Supernatural) to Karl Urban (Star Trek Into Darkness), geek film idol Joss Whedon (The Avengers) took to Twitter in defense of the actor. "Affleck'll crush it. He's got the chops, h

'Man of Steel' Villain; 'Smallville' Michael Rosenbaum Would Like to Play Lex Luther You may have seen Michael Rosenbaum portray Lex Luther on Smallville, but the actor wouldn't mind having a whirl in the Man of Steel universe. Back in June Buzz Focus made a list of the actors they belive should be upfor the running to play the manipulative Luther should Man of Steel spawn a sequel and cast the part. Michael Rosenbaum, John Glover, Bryan Cranston, John Hamm, Dean Norris, Michael Chiklis, Peter

Katie Couric Flusters 'Man of Steel' Henry Cavill Over His 'Packaging' VIDEO Katie Couric's recent wording made even the Man of Steel blush. The daytime Katie talk show host was in the midst of interviewing Henry Cavill and Amy Adams about their roles in the upcoming Man of Steel when an awkward question elicited titters from the audience. Cavill plays the latest iteration of the cape donning Kryptonian and posses the dashing looks required by the part. Couric expressed concern over whether o

For director Zach Snyder, everything within the world of Man of Steel needs to have a reason and needs to "be consistent with the world we are creating." It is for these reasons that that Superman suit that Henry Cavill dons in the new iteration may seem a little different than what fans are used to. Most notably, there's now no red underwear hanging around on the outside of Kal-el's pants. "The cape has to be there," said producer Deborah Snyder when speaking of the costume design in a recent

'Man of Steel' Henry Cavill Talks Getting in Superhero Shape Henry Cavill had to hit the gym with a vengeance in order to prepare for his role as the Man of Steel. The actor previously admitted to being called "Fat Cavill" as a child, but also stated that he had lost weight and toned up for previous films, such as The Immortals. Unfortunately for the British actor, bulking up while staying trim proved to be a herculean feat. "It was getting up at the crack of dawn, trying to find time to eat