As a seasoned movie critic with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but empathize with Jesse Eisenberg’s sentiments about his portrayal of Lex Luthor in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Having seen countless movies and actors rise and fall based on the public’s whims, I understand how a poorly received role can impact one’s career trajectory.
During a conversation with host Dax Shepard on the “Armchair Expert” podcast, actor Jesse Eisenberg discussed the unfavorable influence that playing Lex Luthor in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” had on his career and personal life. Upon its 2016 debut, the film received criticism from some viewers who found the storyline disjointed with “disconnected plotlines” (as reported by Forbes), while others defended the DC film, feeling that critics were excessively harsh. Eisenberg admitted to feeling ashamed but revealed how “Batman v Superman” negatively impacted his career and described the period after its release as “discouraging.
Jesse Eisenberg stated (via PEOPLE) that he was a part of a Batman film which didn’t fare well with audiences. He admitted that his performance in such a high-profile project may have negatively impacted his career, as industry professionals tend to be cautious when considering actors who were not favorably received in major movies for future roles.
Eisenberg emphasized that the immense scale of the DC sequel, under intense scrutiny due to numerous viewers, seemed to influence others’ perceptions of the project’s reception. This apparent approval or disapproval may have subsequently affected the actors’ future roles.
The actor stated, “I’ve been involved in projects that never get a chance to be seen by the public.” He usually manages to keep such matters hidden, but this time it was quite public. Since I avoid reading reviews, press, or movie news, I wasn’t aware of how negatively it was received.
In addition to his portrayal as Lex Luthor in the film, he wished to make it clear that he held no grudges against the movie or the character he played. Instead, he focused on understanding the reactions of critics and viewers towards “Batman v Superman.
In a simple and conversational manner: “Eisenberg expressed that he adored his character and the film as a whole. He feels it’s primarily his fault if things didn’t work out perfectly. He isn’t accusing anyone else of wrongdoing, instead, he’s thinking, ‘I must have made a mistake there.’
In a recent conversation with Variety, Eisenberg offered fresh insights into the advice he gave to Nicholas Hoult, portraying Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s 2025 Superman film. Previously, Eisenberg had suggested a straightforward approach to Hoult: “Just don’t watch me!
In the role as filmmaker Zack Snyder’s continuation after his 2013 superhero film, “Man of Steel” starring Henry Cavill, came “Batman v Superman”. This was the second installment in the DC Extended Universe. The comic book-inspired movie grossed more than $874 million globally on a production budget of $250 million (according to Box Office Mojo). Unfortunately, Snyder’s sequel received harsh criticism from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a score of 29%, but the audience rating is slightly higher at 63%.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is available to stream on Max and Prime Video.
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2024-12-20 23:40