As much as I will miss the dashing styles of Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, it's now being reported by the Superman V website that Kevin Spacey has freed up his schedule from performing at the Old Vic theatre to film the new Superman film in Sydney next year.
Now we just have to wait and see if this holds up as complete and utter truth but I must say the inclusion of Kevin Spacey in Bryan Singer's new "Superman" film seems like a great fit. With the shave of the head I think "Mr. American Beauty" will make a great Luthor and would strengthen the worries of many on the recent casting notes (ie, Brandon Routh). No worries on this man's brain though, I think the Routh, "unkown" choice is for the better.
Via Film Rotation.