10 Perfect Comic Book Castings That Need To Happen (But Probably Won’t)

10. Robert Downey Jr. – Lex Luthor

As 2022 neared its close, the world was shocked to see the debut of a bald Robert Downey Jr. Okay, maybe not shocked per se, but the fan-favourite actor sure raised a few eyebrows with his new look that will feature within HBO’s The Sympathiser, which sees the 58-year-old play multiple roles.

Downey Jr. is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s most recognisable assets due to his signature style and panache, so the decision to shave his head instead of wearing a bald cap came as a curveball.

However, one can’t help but see a likeness to a certain Lex Luthor, and with DC set to undergo a major clear-out and reshuffle of its current roster, LexCorp requires a new CEO to steady the ship for the foreseeable. Downey Jr., with his MCU experience, is a more than capable actor to do so.

Superman’s supreme foe and ultimate nemesis, Luthor is arrogant, brilliant and absolutely terrifying, which makes the character a fascinating prospect to tackle. Although his MCU commitments have concluded, it remains to be seen whether Downey Jr. would be willing to jump ship and work for his previous employer's greatest rival.

But - and it is a big but - with Guardians of the Galaxy mastermind James Gunn having already done so and spearheading a new era for DC, let's see if the former Marvel mainstay will follow suit.