Lex Luthor (DC Extended Universe)

Lex Luthor
DC Extended Universe character
Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
First appearance	Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Last appearance	Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
Based on	Lex Luthor by Jerry Siegel Joe Shuster
Adapted by	Chris Terrio David S. Goyer Zack Snyder
Portrayed by	Jesse Eisenberg
In-universe information
Title	CEO of LexCorp
Occupation	Business executive Engineer Criminal
Family	Lionel Luthor (father)
Home	Metropolis, United States
Nationality	American

Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor, Jr. is a fictional character in the DC Extended Universe based on the DC Comics supervillain of the same name. He is portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg. Luthor first appeared in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, pitting Batman and Superman against each other in an attempt to eradicate the two superheroes. He also appears briefly in Justice League and its director's cut. Eisenberg's portrayal of Lex Luthor has been described as unorthodox compared to most depictions of the character, with his performance in Batman v Superman receiving mixed reviews.