September 23, 2011: Michael Cerveris Being Considered for Lex Luthor Role?

MovieNewz.com reports that character actor Michael Cerveris, who is best known for playing The Observer on the FOX series 'Fringe', is a possible contender for the role of Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, "Man of Steel".

According to the report, Cerveris is being considered for a cameo appearance of Luthor in the film while the character would be featured in a much larger capacity in a projected sequel.

Some validity can be given to this latest rumor since Snyder has previously used Fringe's Casting Director Michelle Allen for "Man of Steel" as well as his last film, "Sucker Punch".

"Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/ Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Julia Ormond as Lara Lor-Van, Kevin Costner as Jonathon 'Pa' Kent, Diane Lane as Martha 'Ma' Kent, Michael Shannon as Zod, Antje Traue as Faora, Sam Meloni as Colonel Hardy, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick, and Laurence Fishburne as Perry White.

Superman is scheduled to make his return to the silver screen on Friday, June 14, 2013.