Anna Daniels
Crisis on Infinite Earths had plenty of Supermen, but only one Lex Luthor. It should’ve had another. In the Crisis on Infinite Earth comic book, Alexander Luthor Jr., the son of Earth-3’s Lex Luthor — a hero who fought against the evil Justice League analogue, the Crime Syndicate — gained special abilities as a result of his trip through the multiverse. He used those powers to help unite the heroes from various Earths, and later led the fight that put the Anti-Monitor down for good.
He’s an important part of the Crisis on Infinite Earths story, and it would’ve been fun to see him appear in the CW crossover, too. We even have the perfect actor to play him. Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor on Smallville, remains a fan favorite to this day. Rosenbaum passed on Crisis because he wasn’t given a schedule, any information about his part, or much of a paycheck. If he’d been given a meaty role like Alexander Luthor, we suspect he might’ve changed his mind.
Heck, Rosenbaum wouldn’t have even needed to shave his head — something he’s been hesitant to do in the past — for the part. While Lex is bald, Alexander has a full head of red hair. Oh well. At the very least, Alexander’s absence from Crisis means we’re saved from a TV adaptation of Infinite Crisis, Crisis on Infinite Earth‘s extremely controversial sequel. So, y’know. Silver linings.
Written by: Looper
