Supergirl star jon cryer teases lex luthors ultimate. If anything, that death has only accentuated lexs worst traits. Youre going to have one last chance to see jon cryer as lex luthor. The new york times bestseller the emmywinning star of two and a half men opens up in this warmly endearing and frankly funny memoir about life in hollywood. Comic book central caught up with actor jon cryer ahead of this weeks season 4 finale of supergirl to talk to him about his three episode stint playing lex luthor, while taking a look back. It is the fifth installment in the original superman film series and the first film not to be produced by alexander and ilya salkind, but rather by golanglobus cannon films, in association with warner bros. Jon cryers lex luthor will debut in episode 15 of supergirl season 4, and this will be a recurring role. Mar 15, 2019 part of the reason i did superman iv was because superman changed my life, cryer told reporters at a screening of sundays episode o brother, where are thou, on friday. The season 4 finale of the cws supergirl featured returning guest star jon cryer as lex luthor, the malevolent mastermind of metropolis. Superman iv was a disaster from the start, according to.
Jon cryer is lex luthor because of superman iv cbr. Their comics rivalry is perhaps one of the most wellknown in all of pop culture, and usually pits superman s brute otherworldly strength against luthors vast human intellect. Today on dc daily, were talking to supergirls newest live action incarnation of lex luthor, jon cryer. Part of the reason i did superman iv was because superman changed my life, cryer told reporters at a screening of sundays episode o brother, where are thou, on friday. This episode is entitled the quest for peace, which is an obvious homage to one of the oldschool superman movies, but it just so turns out that this could be as important of a story for kara as a reporter as it is supergirl a hero. Theres little of superman ivs lenny, or two and a half mens alan, or even pretty in pinks duckie in the brief glimpses weve been afforded of cryer s luthor, who rages at estranged sister lena.
The cw has unveiled the first official photo of jon cryer as superman villain lex luthor in supergirl after years of referencing the infamous archenemy of superman, the cws supergirl will. Christopher reeve, gene hackman, margot kidder, jackie cooper, marc mcclure, jon cryer, sam wanamaker, mark pillow, mariel hemingway, damian. Jon cryer was born on april 16, 1965 in new york city, new york, usa as jonathan niven cryer. Supergirl casts superman 4 star jon cryer as lex luthor. Jon cryer dishes pretty in pink, superman 4 and charlie. Supergirl casts superman 4 star jon cryer as lex luthor by sebastian peris on november 16, 2018 superman 4 star jon cryer has been cast. Speaking of what works and what doesnt in the costume department and who is and who aint my superman, if they do abandon the cavil version i think the michael b.
Superman 4 star jon cryer is going to play lex luthor on. Jon cryer was on the howard stern show tuesday, where he offered lots of juicy tidbits from his upanddown hollywood career. Now, you can read the whole story of the spectacular and complex. Jan 23, 2019 the cw has unveiled the first official photo of jon cryer as superman villain lex luthor in supergirl after years of referencing the infamous archenemy of superman, the cws supergirl will.
In fact, it was that role and the reaction to it that helped convince the two and a half men star that he should take another swing at the luthor family tree when. Mar 29, 2015 after pretty in pink came a series of film flops, including one cryer thought would be a blockbuster. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Supergirl, jon cryer and hollywoods history of getting lex. Dec 09, 2019 in fact, these men of steel fought because lex used the book of destiny to pit them against each other, which gave cryer an opportunity to bond with routh over their experiences in the superman. This interview contains spoilers for supergirl season 4, episode 15, o brother, where art thou. The quest for peace, a film that was panned by fans and critics alike upon its release in 1987. Supergirl actor tyler hoechlin, who portrays superman on the cw dc superhero series, wants his man of steel to eventually do battle against jon cryers lex luthor. May 04, 2019 before supergirl season 4 officially comes to a close, know this. The reason i joined superman iv was because the superman movie, cryer. Crisis on infinite earths bosses, jon cryer explain. His father, donald david cryer is a veteran american actor known for the phantom of the opera.
In fact, i couldnt recall any of his work apart from two and a half men until this book reminded me he was in hot shots and superman ivmovies i saw multiple times as a kid. Mar 18, 2019 i loved the comics as a kid, and part of the reason that i did superman 4 was because superman. This guest is so super that were crying tears of joy jon cryer stops by couch surfing to discuss playing lex luthor on the hit show supergirl, and to look back at some of his most iconic roles in projects like pretty in pink, superman iv, two and a half men, and more. Mar 22, 2019 plus, our panel chats about frank miller and john romita jr. However, this will not be the first time the actor has carried the luthor name onscreen. Jon cryer on supergirl, playing lex luthor, and superman iv. After pretty in pink came a series of film flops, including one cryer thought would be a blockbuster. According to jon cryer, who played luthors nephew lenny, reeve had taken. Supergirl actor tyler hoechlin, who portrays superman on the cw dc superhero series, wants his man of steel to eventually do battle against jon cryer s lex luthor. When jon cryer was cast as lex luthor in the cws supergirl, everyone with a deep well of superman knowledge had the same question. Jon cryer on his book and working with charlie sheen duration. Jon cryer biography, age, family, wife, children, height and book.
The man of steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets lex. The making of superman the movie took four years, people, eleven separate film units, three studios, filming on three continents. Apr 05, 2016 jon cryer was on the howard stern show tuesday, where he offered lots of juicy tidbits from his upanddown hollywood career. While jon cryer was regarded as an unusual choice to play one of dcs most infamous villains, he had a previous connection to the role in the superman mythos, since he portrayed lex luthors nephew lenny in superman iv. Nov 16, 2018 supergirl casts superman 4 star jon cryer as lex luthor by sebastian peris on november 16, 2018 superman 4 star jon cryer has been cast as lex luthor in the fourth season of supergirl.
Villains troll supermans 82nd anniversary superman homepage. Before supergirl season 4 officially comes to a close, know this. Supergirl, jon cryer and hollywoods history of getting. Jon cryer cast as dc comics villain lex luthor two and a half men star had previously played lexs nephew lenny in 1987s superman iv. Jon cryer is an emmywinning actor, screenwriter, director, and producer, best known for his work in john hughess pretty in pink and as alan harper on cbss two and a half men. In a season that made a gamble on a linchpin, you couldnt have done better than jon cryer. He has been married to lisa joyner since june 16, 2007. Jon cryer is no stranger to the superman universe as superfans know, he previously played lenny luthor, nephew of lex, in the criticallyderided superman iv.
Christopher reeve, gene hackman, jackie cooper, marc mcclure, jon cryer. Jon cryer will make his debut as the iconic superman villain lex luthor. Superman 4 star jon cryer is going to play lex luthor on supergirl, and thats not a joke november 17, 2018 its safe to say that supergirl has gone with an unconventional choice to play lex luthor in a major upcoming storyline. Year one, and we recap last weeks batman 80 celebration at sxsw. Cryer s other film appearances include superman iv. But most of his costars are either wasted mariel hemingway or hysterical john cryer. Jon cryer dishes pretty in pink, superman 4 and charlie sheen.
For added impact, superman iv starred cryer who will debut on sunday as supergirls lex luthor as lenny luthor, lexs nephew. Supergirls jon cryer has a heartfelt message for cast. At the same time, cryer says lex has been affected by his death at the end of supergirl. When jon cryer was cast as lex luthor in the cws supergirl, everyone with. He is an actor, known for two and a half men 2003, pretty in pink 1986 and hot shots. Jonathan niven cryer is an american comedian, actor and television director. Jon cryer birth, age, ethnicity, parents, siblings. Supergirls jon cryer has a heartfelt message for cast, crew. The man of steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets lex luthors latest creation, nuclear man. Gene hackman returned as lex luthor, who creates an evil. Born into a show business family, cryer made his movie debut as a teenaged picture taker in the 1984 lighthearted comedy no small affair. Supergirl star jon cryer teases lex luthors ultimate endgame in season 4 finale.
Superman iv was a disaster from the start, according to co. In fact, these men of steel fought because lex used the book of destiny to pit them against each other, which gave cryer an opportunity to bond. Lex as played by jon cryer in crisis on the cw the other week was just delightful imo. Jon cryer biography, age, family, wife, children, height. Theres little of superman ivs lenny, or two and a half mens alan, or even pretty in pinks duckie in the brief glimpses weve been afforded of cryers luthor, who rages at estranged sister lena. Plus, our panel chats about frank miller and john romita jr. That final moment of part 3 where he kills the last superman in the multiverse and literally steals his destiny just might be my favorite live action lex moment. Jon cryer decided to play lex luthor to correct the mistakes. Mar 19, 2019 today on dc daily, were talking to supergirls newest live action incarnation of lex luthor, jon cryer. Jon cryer decided to play lex luthor to correct the mistakes of the. In late 1987, dc comics prepared a comic book adaptation of superman iv. Previously, cryer played the role of lex luthors nephew, lenny luthor, in superman iv. The new villian, nuclear man as played by mark pillow, looks like a.
Fans took to social media to celebrate the milestone, but a number of supermans arch enemies well the actors who have played them decided not to be so gracious. Jon cryer, who currently plays lex luthor on the supergirl tv series started off by replying to a superman tweet by saying, hes not so great. He was born jonathan niven cryer on the 16th of april 1965 in new york city, new york. Jon cryer decided to play lex luthor to correct the.
Jon cryer is no stranger to the superman universe as. With christopher reeve, gene hackman, margot kidder, jackie cooper. Ahead of his supergirl debut, two and a half men star jon cryer talked about finding his inner lex luthor, his dream casting choice to play this generations lenny luthor, and why hes gotten. So, for me, so that happened had no right to be this entertaining.
Last year, it was announced that two and a half men star jon cryer had joined the cast of supergirl season four as the villainous lex luthor and a first look at him in the role has now been. Ironically, the supergirl season 4 finale was also titled the quest for peace. Supergirl casts jon cryer as lex luthor cinemablend. No specific details about this version of lex were revealed, but we can expect him to be a. Nov 16, 2018 jon cryer s lex luthor will debut in episode 15 of supergirl season 4, and this will be a recurring role. Superman iv was to be the biggest movie cryer had appeared in up to that point in his career, and though the production would later fall by the wayside in ways no one could have anticipation it at. He also has a recurring role in the cbs drama series ncis, playing dr. Jon cryers lex luthor takes bald ambitions to a dark place. The quest for peace 1987, hiding out 1987, hot shots 1991, holy man 1998, tortured 2008, shorts 2009, and hit by lightning 2014. The quest for peace, which opened yesterday at the new carnegie and other theaters, the credits zip by in a shaky manner, trailed by billows of unsightly glitter. The quest for peace is a 1987 superhero film directed by sidney j.
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