A Superman & Lois producer explained why Jon Cryer’s Lex Luthor was recast.

Superman & Loisexecutive producer Todd Helbing explained why Jon Cryer’sArrowverseLex Luthorwas replaced with Michael Cudlitz for Season 3.

Many actors have playedSuperman’sarchrival Lex Luthor over the years.

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Superman & Loispreviouslycast its own new Lex Luthor for Season 3to be played byThe Walking Deadactor Michael Cudlitz.

Why Did Superman & Lois Recast Lex Luthor?

But we wanted to do our own stamp [on that character].

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Im excited for everybody to finally meet Lex [Luthor].

Godspeed to the guy who gets it!

Its a terrific show.

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However, his take on Lex Luthor was generally quite light-hearted and comic-booky.

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