Fan CastingLEX LUTHOR (2029)

A young Lex Luthor rises from a brilliant but resentful prodigy in Smallville to the ruthless mastermind behind Metropolis’ most powerful corporation. Through flashbacks and present-day scandal, the film reveals how Lex’s ambition, manipulation, and obsession with control led him to crush rivals, betray allies, and build LexCorp into a global empire. As he topples his mentor Lionel Luthor and manipulates his way to power, Lex’s paranoia grows, fueled by secret government projects and his fascination with extraterrestrial threats. But his relentless drive isolates him, culminating in personal and professional ruin as his empire teeters on collapse. Alone in his tower, Lex vows to reshape humanity to overcome its weaknesses, setting the stage for his ultimate rivalry with Superman.