Lex Luthor (Batman vs. Superman)

Alexander "Lex" Joseph Luthor Jr. (or simply Lex Luthor) is the main antagonist of the 2016 epic superhero movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the second installment of the DC Extended Universe and the sequel of 2013's Man of Steel. He is a megalomaniacal multi-billionaire businessman, as well as one of the smartest individuals in the world. He is the current owner and C.E.O. of LexCorp. Lex is intrigued by Kryptonians and is always quick to remind Superman that he is an alien, and not a human of Earth and also he is fixated on defeating and killing Superman.

He is portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg in his first villain portrayal of his cinematic career.