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While Nicholas Hoult is confirmed to return as Lex Luthor in the upcoming "Superman" film, reports suggest his character will form a temporary alliance with the Man of Steel to combat an even greater threat in a potential sequel. This looming menace is widely speculated to be Brainiac, a character yet to make his live-action cinematic debut. Now, a list of potential actors for the iconic villain has emerged.
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According to a recent report from Nexus Point News, Matt Smith, Sam Rockwell, and Claes Bang are reportedly on DC Studios' shortlist to portray Brainiac. All three actors boast significant experience playing antagonists. Smith, in particular, has a robust villainous resume, having menaced audiences in blockbusters like "Morbius" and "Terminator Genisys".
Rockwell, known for his versatile screen presence, previously took on villainous roles in "Charlie's Angels" and "Iron Man 2". Meanwhile, Danish actor Claes Bang famously starred as the titular vampire in the Netflix series "Dracula".
via： Nexus Point News