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. After pretty in pink came a series of film flops, including one cryer thought would be a blockbuster. Cryer s other film appearances include superman iv. Superman iv was a disaster from the start, according to. Superman 4 star jon cryer is going to play lex luthor on. Plus, our panel chats about frank miller and john romita jr. Christopher reeve, gene hackman, margot kidder, jackie cooper, marc mcclure, jon cryer, sam wanamaker, mark pillow, mariel hemingway, damian. Their comics rivalry is perhaps one of the most wellknown in all of pop culture, and usually pits supermans brute otherworldly strength against luthors vast human intellect. The man of steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets lex. Jon cryer dishes pretty in pink, superman 4 and charlie sheen. Nov 16, 2018 jon cryer s lex luthor will debut in episode 15 of supergirl season 4, and this will be a recurring role. Gene hackman returned as lex luthor, who creates an evil.
Jon cryer on his book and working with charlie sheen duration. 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. Born into a show business family, cryer made his movie debut as a teenaged picture taker in the 1984 lighthearted comedy no small affair. His father, donald david cryer is a veteran american actor known for the phantom of the opera.
Previously, cryer played the role of lex luthors nephew, lenny luthor, in superman iv. 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. The movie, the first one, changed my life, cryer told reporters at a recent supergirl screening. 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. 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. Jon cryer on supergirl, playing lex luthor, and superman iv.
He was born jonathan niven cryer on the 16th of april 1965 in new york city, new york. He has been married to lisa joyner since june 16, 2007. Ironically, the supergirl season 4 finale was also titled the quest for peace. Jon cryer decided to play lex luthor to correct the mistakes of the. 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. In a season that made a gamble on a linchpin, you couldnt have done better than jon cryer. 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. 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. Superman iv was a disaster from the start, according to co. Jon cryer birth, age, ethnicity, parents, siblings. The quest for peace is a 1987 superhero film directed by sidney j. 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. 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.
Supergirls jon cryer has a heartfelt message for cast. Mar 22, 2019 plus, our panel chats about frank miller and john romita jr. Jon cryer decided to play lex luthor to correct the mistakes. 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. 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. 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. Jon cryer was on the howard stern show tuesday, where he offered lots of juicy tidbits from his upanddown hollywood career. He also has a recurring role in the cbs drama series ncis, playing dr. 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. So, for me, so that happened had no right to be this entertaining. Jon cryers lex luthor takes bald ambitions to a dark place. When jon cryer was cast as lex luthor in the cws supergirl, everyone with a deep well of superman knowledge had the same question. Supergirl star jon cryer teases lex luthors ultimate endgame in season 4 finale. If anything, that death has only accentuated lexs worst traits.
Jon cryer will make his debut as the iconic superman villain lex luthor. 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. 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. 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. 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. In late 1987, dc comics prepared a comic book adaptation of superman iv. Mar 18, 2019 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. Villains troll supermans 82nd anniversary superman homepage. Now, you can read the whole story of the spectacular and complex. Jon cryer is lex luthor because of superman iv cbr. Before supergirl season 4 officially comes to a close, know this.
The man of steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets lex luthors latest creation, nuclear man. Year one, and we recap last weeks batman 80 celebration at sxsw. The quest for peace 1987, hiding out 1987, hot shots 1991, holy man 1998, tortured 2008, shorts 2009, and hit by lightning 2014. 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. 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. But most of his costars are either wasted mariel hemingway or hysterical john cryer. According to jon cryer, who played luthors nephew lenny, reeve had taken. 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. Christopher reeve, gene hackman, jackie cooper, marc mcclure, jon cryer.
The making of superman the movie took four years, people, eleven separate film units, three studios, filming on three continents. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Supergirl casts superman 4 star jon cryer as lex luthor. Jon cryer dishes pretty in pink, superman 4 and charlie.
At the same time, cryer says lex has been affected by his death at the end of supergirl. Jon cryer was born on april 16, 1965 in new york city, new york, usa as jonathan niven cryer. 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. 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. However, this will not be the first time the actor has carried the luthor name onscreen. Jonathan niven cryer is an american comedian, actor and television director. Mar 29, 2015 after pretty in pink came a series of film flops, including one cryer thought would be a blockbuster. This interview contains spoilers for supergirl season 4, episode 15, o brother, where art thou. For added impact, superman iv starred cryer who will debut on sunday as supergirls lex luthor as lenny luthor, lexs nephew. 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.
Mar 18, 2019 i loved the comics as a kid, and part of the reason that i did superman 4 was because superman. Jon cryer biography, age, family, wife, children, height. Supergirl, jon cryer and hollywoods history of getting lex. Mar 19, 2019 today on dc daily, were talking to supergirls newest live action incarnation of lex luthor, jon cryer. Crisis on infinite earths bosses, jon cryer explain. 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. The new villian, nuclear man as played by mark pillow, looks like a. Jon cryers lex luthor will debut in episode 15 of supergirl season 4, and this will be a recurring role. 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. Youre going to have one last chance to see jon cryer as lex luthor. Jon cryer biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity.
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. Jon cryer decided to play lex luthor to correct the. 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. Jon cryer biography, age, family, wife, children, height and book. With christopher reeve, gene hackman, margot kidder, jackie cooper. Superman, supergirl, and all other enemies against lex were brought into play and the only thing that brought him down was a missedplaced trust in the nurture version of kara zorel. Lex as played by jon cryer in crisis on the cw the other week was just delightful imo. The quest for peace, a film that was panned by fans and critics alike upon its release in 1987.
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. Today on dc daily, were talking to supergirls newest live action incarnation of lex luthor, jon cryer. Supergirls jon cryer has a heartfelt message for cast, crew. Supergirl, jon cryer and hollywoods history of getting. 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. 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.
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