Bryan Cranston Rumored for Lex Luthor in BATMAN/SUPERMAN Movie

Since DC announced the ultimate geekgasm film that involves Batman and Superman duking it out on the big screen, all sorts of news circling the film has been spiraling out of the blogosphere. While the casting rumors surrounding Batman, with sources claiming that DC is hunting for an aged and grizzled Bruce Wayne/Batman, a man in his mid-50s.

The yet untitled Batman/Superman film is said to turn the two preeminent superheroes at odds with one another, with Bruce Wayne presumably working with Lex Luthor to clean up Metropolis after all the havoc wrecked upon it during Superman and Zod’s showdown in Man of Steel. While no new actors have yet to be locked down, sources are saying that Luthor may be closer to casting than the Bats.

The latest name to churn out of the rumor mill is Bryan Cranston with his name rising to the top of the list for contenders to play Luther in the Man of Steel sequel. Although nothing is definitive, Cranstons role as Walter White on AMC’s Breaking Bad as well as his famed dome-headed shave makes him an ideal candidate, especially if the franchise is looking for names the carry some weight that can also be bought on a more modest budget.

Although Cranson’s has filled some film roles before, he’s mostly been relegated to small supporting roles in movies. While he’s been involved in such as clunkers as John Carter, Red Tails, Rock of Ages and the Total Recall remake, he’s also been part of the cast of great films like Drive, Argo and The Lincoln Lawyer.

Although talks are merely that at the moment, if Cranston is approached for the role that will probably spark up a lot of excitement amongst the internet community. Personally, I would rather see Cranston use his ability to something more suiting of his massive talent but I certainly wouldn’t mind seeing his star rise with a prominent role in a promising franchise. Until we hear any official word from the studio executives though, any of these roles are still up for grabs.