Batman V Superman: 10 Characters Scoot McNairy Could Be Playing

3. Jimmy Olsen

Speaking of characters being injured in the Battle of Metropolis, the most substantive rumour concerning McNairy€™s role directly links his character€™s green legs to an injury sustained in the rubble. On top of that, the purported character that was injured is sidekick/photographer/Superman's pal Jimmy Olsen. The rumour goes on to suggest that Jimmy is grateful for Superman saving his life and becomes an advocate of his heroism.

Jimmy€™s an essential character to the Superman mythos, rounding out Clark€™s life at the Daily Planet while reminding the viewers of the good Superman is doing. Furthermore, Jimmy would also function as the likeable, comic relief role, a feature desperately needed in what€™s sure to be another very bleak affair.

McNairy is not know for his comedic chops, so it could be extra hilarious to see an actor known for his dramatic roles embodying the lighthearted naïveté of Jimmy Olsen. Both the actor and the character have a bumbling quality about them and could contrast excitingly with Amy Adams€™s fierce Lois Lane.

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