In simple terms, Michael Cudlitz, who plays a key role in the series “Superman & Lois,” shared his thoughts on assuming the well-known character of Lex Luthor and how fan reactions impacted him. The actor initially appeared as a formidable Lex Luthor in season 3, and his presence grew more significant when he became part of the main cast in season 4. Other notable actors include Tyler Hoechlin as Superman/Clark Kent, Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane, Alex Garfin as Jordan Kent, Michael Bishop as Jonathan Kent, and several others.
During the “Being Super With The Cast Of Superman & Lois” panel at Fan Expo Philadelphia, moderated by Joe Deckelmeier from Ebaster, Cudlitz shared his viewpoint that the audience’s response was less important than delivering a strong performance. For him, having “around ten to fifteen fans appreciating what’s going on” would be an “outright success.
Apparently, and I’ll let the fans decide, we received more than expected. My Lex was extremely well-received by those who saw it.” Cudlitz does admit that his Lex might not appeal to everyone, though: “Some people base their judgment solely on my goatee, and that’s alright, I understand. It’s unfortunate because the show is fantastic.
As soon as I started watching it when they approached me about joining and saw what these people were accomplishing, I felt so impressed and excited to be a part of it that my interest was piqued beyond any concern.
What Michael Cudlitz’s Superman & Lois Comments Mean
Superman & Lois Took Lex In A Very Different Direction
In contrast to earlier portrayals of Lex, as depicted by Cudlitz, the character’s fury reached unprecedented levels. Maintaining the narrative of his traumatic childhood, the actor imbued the role with a seething rage, with Lex harboring resentment towards Superman for allegedly destroying his life and coming close to executing revenge. This is a Lex who would trample Clark’s heart in front of his son without a second thought, all because Lois and Superman were the ones who separated him from his daughter due to a crime he was wrongly accused of. As Cudlitz explains, this anger stems from his longstanding family struggles.
The loss of a child, whether through death or emotional detachment due to circumstances beyond one’s control, can be an incredibly difficult, yet playable situation. In this case, the individual is being accused of something he did not do, which has left his moral compass shattered because of the injustice. Despite his other faults, this specific accusation is unfounded.
As a passionate cinephile, I’d like to rephrase it this way: “In our tale, Lex’s character is relentlessly tormented by the themes of family breakdown and loss. This turmoil intensifies his rage, pushing him to destructive extremes that ultimately lead to self-destruction. He becomes so fixated on destroying Superman that he alienates the only ally he has left and finds himself back in prison.”
Cudlitz’s portrayal of Lex is particularly brutal because his uncontrolled rage serves both as a driving force and a fatal flaw, leading him to make costly mistakes.
Our Take On Michael Cudlitz’s Superman & Lois Comments
Cudlitz’s Lex Was Meant To Be A Unique Portrayal
It’s undeniable that the portrayal of Lex in Cudlitz’s version of the character differs significantly, and even the actor himself admits to this. However, the intention behind the series “Superman & Lois” was to explore an older, more seasoned Superman. Given this, it’s logical that the show would opt for a more vengeful Lex. This change might not resonate with every fan, but Cudlitz appears untroubled by this. Instead, the actor is content with embodying the ideal Lex as envisioned by the writers of “Superman & Lois.
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2025-05-19 06:18