Bryan Cranston has reportedly shot down rumors he was ever involved with the "Batman vs. Superman" production.
Comic Book Movie reports a source revealed the fan favorite actor to play Lex Luthor told "The Howard Stern Show" Tuesday morning he was never approached to take on the role.
"In the minds of fans, it's true, in the minds of the hierarchy of Warner Brothers, it's not true. I was not involved in any of that whatsoever," Cranston told Stern, according to Comic Book Movie's insider. The "Breaking Bad" actor also admitted he would have loved to taken the role in the "Man of Steel" sequel.
Fans of the "Man of Steel" franchise have expressed how upset they were to find out Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg was cast as Superman's nemesis. However, director Zack Snyder defends his decision to have Eisenberg play Luthor in the upcoming "Man of Steel 2."
"There are two ways to think about it. We know the material," the director explained to Hero Complex. "Unfortunately, the fans don't know the material. So, we're casting according to what's happening in the script. And we're hoping that leads to enough originality, enough perspective on what we're doing that you get something fresh and exciting. I understand the canon."
"I'm not crazy," Snyder continued. "I know what these characters need from a mythological standpoint. I think Jesse is going to be an amazing Lex. Let's not forget he was nominated for an Academy Award. It's not like I just grabbed my friend to play the guy! This guy's the real deal. By the way, in looking at all the talk-back, you can get all different perspectives in there too. Some people are hating to hate. Some people - someone did some fan art. And you look underneath and someone wrote, 'I guess I can see it.' Honestly, are you kidding me? Just stop it! It's reassuring and frustrating at the same time."
"Batman vs. Superman" is set to hit theaters on May 6, 2016.
