Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor – Batman v. Superman
One of the most prominent villains in the comic book world is Lex Luthor, so fans were thrilled when it was announced that he would make an appearance in Batman v. Superman. However, people were left scratching their heads when they realized Jesse Eisenberg would be playing him, as one film critic described: “ [Eisenberg] comes across like an improbable, and thoroughly unappetizing, blend of Tracy Flick and the Joker.”
Mark Wahlberg as Elliot Moore – The Happening
M. Night Shamalan’s film The Happening was meant to be a disturbing and suspenseful movie that would showcase the horrors of environmental collapse. However, because Mark Wahlberg was cast as Elliot Moore, some viewers felt that the movie turned into more of a comedy. On the role, Wahlberg said: “You can’t blame me for wanting to try to play a science teacher. At least I wasn’t playing a cop or a crook.”