Who is Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?

Genius billionaire and criminal mastermind, Superman's nemesis

Who plays Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?

Lex Luthor is played by Jesse Eisenberg.

Lex Luthor's abilities include genius intellect, corporate manipulation, strategic planning, tech development, political influence.

Lex Luthor has 4 mapped relationships in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: scientist, engineer, chief executive officer. Nationality: American.

Alignment: Villain
Species: Human
Abilities: Genius intellect, Corporate manipulation, Strategic planning, Tech development, Political influence

Lex Luthor — Conflict Manipulated Enemy — Bruce Wayne / Batman (Ben Affleck)
Luthor manipulates Batman's trauma and vigilante instincts to turn him into a weapon against Superman.
Lex Luthor — Conflict Manipulated Enemy — Clark Kent / Superman (Henry Cavill)
Luthor views Superman as an existential threat and manipulates events to force him into killing Batman.
Lex Luthor — Conflict Hostage Taker — Lois (Amy Adams)
Luthor uses Lois as a strategic hostage to draw Superman into his trap.
Lex Luthor — Conflict Hostage Taker — Martha Kent (Diane Lane)
Luthor targets Martha Kent to exploit Superman's deepest emotional vulnerability.