Fan Casting Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Lexington “Lex” Luthor Jr. in Matt Reeves: The Superman (2026)

richman made this fan casting suggestion on September 22, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Lexington “Lex” Luthor Jr. in Matt Reeves: The Superman (2026)

Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIUnited States

38 years old
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (/ˈjɑːhiə/; born July 15, 1986) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Black Manta in the superhero films Aquaman (2018) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (202...
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Matt Reeves: The Superman (2026)

Matt Reeves: The Superman (2026)

He’s Not Our Savior, He’s Our God.
by Matt Reeves
The streets of the business district of Metropolis are swamped with crime, which makes a young man Clark Kent, who was born on a different planet, take up the role to protect the city. After the ci...
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is known for his roles in Aquaman, The Greatest Showman, and Baywatch. He has been suggested by fans for 6,038 roles on myCast, including Robert Smalls in Defiant. Similar actors include John David Washington, Michael B. Jordan, and Aldis Hodge. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was suggested to play Lexington “Lex” Luthor Jr. in Matt Reeves: The Superman (2026) by richman. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Daniel Radcliffe, Ralph Fiennes, and Mark Strong. Matt Reeves: The Superman (2026) has 14 roles, including Lois Lane, Clark Kent, and Martha Kent.

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