Jesse Eisenberg Reveals Lex Luthor Role ‘Actually Hurt My Career’

As the new Superman trailer racks up rave reviews and offers the first glimpse at Nicolas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, Jesse Eisenberg recently stopped by the Armchair Expert podcast where he revealed that his infamous portrayal of Superman’s arch-nemesis did a real number on his career. Turns out playing a weird, Joker-fied version of the character — who likes to make people drink piss — did not endear Eisenberg to casting agents as Batman v. Superman punched a hole in the DCEU that ultimately led to its death. (Variety)

Timothée Chalamet has another reason to obsess about Saoirse Ronan. (Lainey Gossip)

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes are still besties if anyone even cares about this anymore. (Celebitchy)

Andrew Tate is about to learn a lesson on bragging about tax evasion. (Wonkette)

Luigi Mangione got a glow-up before his court date, but this is, like, so not about his looks, you guys! (Daily Beast)

Fortnite has done what others could only dream of. (AV Club)

Convincing other racist dipsh*ts to pay for a racist movie is “successful” as a money-making venture. I’ll give this racist dipsh*t that. As for being recognized as a serious work by any reputable body, that will never happen, and I love that this sad nard will die mad about it.(Mediaite)

Sonic 4 is already in development. (Kotaku)

Bravo reportedly investigated claims that James Kennedy was violent with two women, but never released the results before just firing the whole Vanderpump Rules cast. (Page Six)

As Kraven bombs, fans are begging Sony to give up on Spider-Man. (Polygon)

What if Kylie Kelce is the “liberal Joe Rogan?” (Vulture)

KRussell particularly enjoyed the fact-based setting of the historical mystery, The Mesmerist. “[Caroline] Woods skillfully weaves together a complex plot with well-developed characters and the setting of 19th-century Minneapolis adds a layer of authenticity and intrigue.” Which cities do you wish got more love in historical fiction? (Cannonball Read 16)

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