Jesse Eisenberg Cast as Lex Luthor for 'Batman Vs. Superman' Film

Continuing its controversial casting streak, Warner Bros. has revealed Jesse Eisenberg will play Lex Luthor in the upcoming "Batman vs. Superman" film.

It was also announced that Oscar-winner Jeremy Irons has been cast as Alfred, Bruce Wayne's loyal butler. There was outrage last year when it was announced Ben Affleck was chosen to be the new Batman.

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Eisenberg is perhaps best known for his role as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network."

The Internet was all over the news Friday, with a few loving the pick but most hating it. The casting seemed to catch most people off guard as many can't seem to reconcile Luthor with Eisenberg's youthful look.

Here's what Twitter had to say about the casting:

Upside of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in Superman/Batman: Instead of snapping Luthor's neck at the end, Superman will just unfriend him.

— Sid Lipsey (@sidlipsey) January 31, 2014

Jeremy Irons is sweet as Alfred, but who thought of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor? He's too young! He's a good actor, but doesn't fit it

— Ethan Hatfield (@Stone_Hatfield) January 31, 2014

Ben Affleck as Batman. Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor ... next thing you know Gilbert Godfried will be cast as Aqua Man. What is going on??

— Rick Bakas (@RickBakas) January 31, 2014

Asked about the absurd decision to cast Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Zack Snyder said "Keep talking, and it'll be Michael Cera."

— Raul Pudd (@mhargrave) January 31, 2014

Ok, I had my doubts about Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor but this leaked production still changed my mind (SPOILERS!): pic.twitter.com/I46lmWQE2O

— Jon Blair (@okjonblair) January 31, 2014

Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor?!?!? I just. I can't right now, Zack Snyder. I just can't.

— Amie Simon (@posiegirl) January 31, 2014

Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor!? You can breathe easy now Ben Affleck... The internet has found its new target.

— Johanna Fuentes (@jfuentes) January 31, 2014

Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in 'Batman vs. Superman' is brilliant and amazing. Here's hoping the script is worthy of that boldness

— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) January 31, 2014

Y'all, seriously. If there were a Lex Luthor in our present world, he would be an evil nerd. This is eminently sensible casting.

— Linda Holmes (@nprmonkeysee) January 31, 2014

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