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Fans would be surprised to know thatTitanicstar Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Lex Luthor inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, according to director Zack Snyder. The part eventually went to Jesse Eisenberg, but how bizarre it would be to see the Oscar winner play a comic book character?
Even though he has been quite avoidant of superhero films, DiCaprio previously admitted he is not closing his door to that opportunity. Still, he hasn’t found that project that would engage him to join the world of capes and superpowers.
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While speaking on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, filmmakerZack Snyderrevealed he spoke toLeonardo DiCaprioabout the villain role inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Unfortunately, the plan to cast him did not get off the ground.
“Leonardo DiCaprio, I talked to about it. I think DiCaprio, he had a lot of great ideas actually just in the meeting. 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.”
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Even though DiCaprio did not end up snagging the part, he still made sure to provide his own opinion and input into the plan, which is definitely a trademark of the actor.
“I think he was the one that mentioned to me this idea about Superman fighting the Justice League at some point, and I was like ‘That sounds cool.’”
This is absolutely in contrast to what he advisedDunestarTimothée Chalametas revealed viaBritish Vogue: “No superhero movies, no hard drugs.”
Surprisingly, this is not the first time DiCaprio has been in talks to play a superhero role. He once met withBatman ForeverdirectorJoel Schumacherto discuss the part of Robin. He shared viaShortlist:
“I never screen-tested. I had a meeting with Joel Schumacher. It was just one meeting and, no, I didn’t end up doing it. As I recall I took the meeting, but didn’t want to play the role. Joel Schumacher is a very talented director, but I don’t think I was ready for anything like that.”
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All of these major bombshell revelations must be sending fans wild, but that’s only because DiCaprio is such a great actor, and comic book filmmakers want to work with him.
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Even though DiCaprio turned down every superhero role offered to him, he still keeps his door ajar for opportunities. In the same interview withShortlist, he quipped:
“You never know. You never know. They’re getting better and better as far as complex characters in these movies. I haven’t yet. But no, I don’t rule out anything.”
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Indeed, this statement is giving a spark of hope. Still, many thought he would never be the right actor for the role of Lex Luthor. Fans also don’t think he suits the superhero genre. Check out these tweets below:
something about leo in a superhero movie wouldn’t feel right 😭
— a girl with no face ⚡️ (@Stop_Hammerzeit)August 13, 2025
He would’ve 100% found a way to make it work, but i’m glad it never happened cause it doesn’t really suit him
— Craig (@CS11__)August 15, 2025
that would’ve been awful
— harv (@harvv)July 05, 2025
I don’t think he can own it
— JM (@slasherJM)July 29, 2025
Why it feels illegal to have Leo in superhero movies. 😭
— Tarun 𝕏 (@tarun_s22)August 22, 2025
he would’ve been horrible 😭
— Gabe ☘️⚡️ (@CelticsGotNext)June 08, 2025
It seems like fans aren’t really keen on seeing DiCaprio transform into a superhero, though there are definitely some who are very much into that idea.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceis streaming on Max.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
