<p>Ever imagined Leonardo DiCaprio fighting Superman? While this may have never come true, but it was about to become a reality. Leonardo was once approached to play the role of antagonist Lex Luthor for <em>Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice</em> in the DCEU, director Zack Snyder has revealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Promoting the&nbsp;<em>Rebel Moon</em> second part, Snyder on the Happy Sad Confused podcast&nbsp; revealed the actor who he was in talks with before he finalised Jesse Eisenberg as a villain opposite&nbsp;Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman.</p>

<p>In the latest episode of the podcast, Snyder was asked about the rumours around the casting choice. Replying to this, the director said that he had a word with Adam Driver and the <em>Titanic </em>star about the role.</p>

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<p>"I think I did talk to Adam on the phone, yeah," Snyder said before adding, "Leonardo DiCaprio, I talked to him about it."</p>

<p>While Caprio was not sure about his role, he did have a lot of great ideas for the role.</p>

<p>"I think, in the end, he was like, 'Eh, I don't know.' But he was really smart about the material and really smart about the character," the filmmaker said.</p>

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<p>"In a lot of ways, I think he was the one that mentioned to me this idea about Superman fighting the Justice League at some point."</p>

<p>While Leonardo didn't become part of the movie, Snyder&nbsp;incorporated the actor's idea of Superman fighting his allies in his film <em>Justice League </em>and <em>Zack Snyder’s Justice League. </em>This is not the first time when DiCaprio's name emerged in a&nbsp;superhero movie. In 2023, David S. Goyer, the writer who has worked with Christopher Nolan on the Batman trilogy revealed that Warner Bros. executives wanted the Oscar-winning actor to play the role of Riddler after the 2008's The <em>Dark Knight</em> became a hit.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ever imagined Leonardo DiCaprio fighting Superman? While this may have never come true, but it was about to become a reality. Leonardo was once approached to play the role of antagonist Lex Luthor for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in the DCEU, director Zack Snyder has revealed.

Ever imagined Leonardo DiCaprio fighting Superman? While this may have never come true, but it was about to become a reality. Leonardo was once approached to play the role of antagonist Lex Luthor for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in the DCEU, director Zack Snyder has revealed. Promoting the Rebel Moon second part, Snyder on the Happy Sad Confused podcast revealed the actor who he was in talks with before he finalised Jesse Eisenberg as a villain opposite Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman. In the latest episode of the podcast, Snyder was asked about the rumours around the casting choice. Replying to this, the director said that he had a word with Adam Driver and the Titanic star about the role. Did Taylor Swift take a jab at Kim Kardashian in her latest The Tortured Poets Department album? "I think I did talk to Adam on the phone, yeah," Snyder said before adding, "Leonardo DiCaprio, I talked to him about it." While Caprio was not sure about his role, he did have a lot of great ideas for the role. "I think, in the end, he was like, 'Eh, I don't know.' But he was really smart about the material and really smart about the character," the filmmaker said. Double surprise! Taylor Swift releases 15 extra songs as part 2 of The Tortured Poets Department "In a lot of ways, I think he was the one that mentioned to me this idea about Superman fighting the Justice League at some point." While Leonardo didn't become part of the movie, Snyder incorporated the actor's idea of Superman fighting his allies in his film Justice League and Zack Snyder’s Justice League. This is not the first time when DiCaprio's name emerged in a superhero movie. In 2023, David S. Goyer, the writer who has worked with Christopher Nolan on the Batman trilogy revealed that Warner Bros. executives wanted the Oscar-winning actor to play the role of Riddler after the 2008's The Dark Knight became a hit. (With inputs from agencies)

Did you know Leonardo DiCaprio was approached to play Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman?

<p>Good news for all Henry Cavill's fans! You may not see him donning the Superman costume ever again, but you will see him playing&nbsp;yet another exciting role. Days after Henry's&nbsp;cameo appearance in 'Black Adam' as Superman,&nbsp;on Friday the actor himself confirmed that he will not return to the DC world after all.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
However, a day later it was&nbsp;announced that Henry is all set to kick off his next project, which is an adaptation of Warhammer 40,000, the popular science-fiction fantasy miniature wargame, according to THR.<br />
<br />
Henry will star and produce the show set up at Amazon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The streaming giant is in final negotiations for the rights to the&nbsp;game. Vertigo Entertainment will also back the project.<br />
So far no writers and showrunners are hired.<br />
<br />
As per the THR, "the game’s setting is 40,000 years into the future, where things are indeed dark." Human civilization has stopped progressing and is in an unending war with aliens and magical beings, with gods and demons figuring into a theological class system.''</p>

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<br />
Henry has not only said goodbye to his iconic superhero role but he will also not return to 'The Witcher' season 4, and Liam Hemsworth will be stepping into the shoes of Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in the drama series.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
On Saturday, Cavill took to Instagram to announce he will not be a part of any future Superman films as DC Studios co-head James Gunn is writing a new Superman film that will star a new actor in the role.</p>

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<p>His post reads: "It’s sad news, everyone." I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. "After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life," Cavill wrote. "I respect that James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck and the happiest of fortunes.</p>

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Good news for all Henry Cavill's fans! You may not see him donning the Superman costume ever again, but you will see him playing yet another exciting role. Days after Henry's cameo appearance in 'Black Adam' as Superman, on Friday the actor himself confirmed that he will not return to the DC world after all.

Good news for all Henry Cavill's fans! You may not see him donning the Superman costume ever again, but you will see him playing yet another exciting role. Days after Henry's cameo appearance in 'Black Adam' as Superman, on Friday the actor himself confirmed that he will not return to the DC world after all. However, a day later it was announced that Henry is all set to kick off his next project, which is an adaptation of Warhammer 40,000, the popular science-fiction fantasy miniature wargame, according to THR. Henry will star and produce the show set up at Amazon. After Henry Cavill's exit, James Norton, Matt Bomer & other actors who could play Superman The streaming giant is in final negotiations for the rights to the game. Vertigo Entertainment will also back the project. So far no writers and showrunners are hired. As per the THR, "the game’s setting is 40,000 years into the future, where things are indeed dark." Human civilization has stopped progressing and is in an unending war with aliens and magical beings, with gods and demons figuring into a theological class system.'' After Henry Cavill's Superman exit, fans want him to be next James Bond! Henry has not only said goodbye to his iconic superhero role but he will also not return to 'The Witcher' season 4, and Liam Hemsworth will be stepping into the shoes of Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in the drama series. On Saturday, Cavill took to Instagram to announce he will not be a part of any future Superman films as DC Studios co-head James Gunn is writing a new Superman film that will star a new actor in the role. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Henry Cavill (@henrycavill) × His post reads: "It’s sad news, everyone." I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. "After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life," Cavill wrote. "I respect that James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck and the happiest of fortunes.

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