News broke last week that Jesse Eisenberg would be taking on the role of Lex Luthor in the upcoming, Man of Steel 2 project, which is also known as Batman vs. Superman. Fans have been taking to the Internet and many blogs to express their shock and interest regarding this casting.
Eisenberg is known for his unique roles and became a household name when he took on the role of a lifetime playing Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network. Eisenberg became Zuckerberg and transformed himself on screen. Will he be able to do that as iconic D.C. villain Lex Luthor?
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten Jesse Eisenberg films. From The Squid and The Whale to The Social Network, these films show the range that Eisenberg is able to put into his characters but will entering into a comic book cinematic universe might cause a few new challenges. Do your favorite Eisenberg film not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite.
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10. 30 Minutes or Less
This unique comedy showcased Eisenberg passion for having fun and showing off his comedy skills on screen.
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9. The Squid and the Whale
In 2005, Eisenberg stared in The Squid and the Whale, this role showed off his skills as an actor and the range that he could bring to a role. This comedy/drama is a fan favorite.
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8. To Rome With Love
Eisenberg and Woody Allen, need anything more be said about his work on this film.
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7. The Double
Esienberg and Mia Wasikowska stared in this intense but hilarious tale. He was again showing the audience that he had the ability to be serious and funny, sometimes within the same scene.
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6. Rio
Even though he only lent his voice to this animated film, fans could feel how Esienberg transformed himself even for a voice over role.
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5. Adventureland
Esienberg teamed up with Kirsten Stewart for this heartfelt and emotional indie film that really caught fans and moviegoers by surprise. The plot line was heavy in times but really showed the type of actor that Esienberg was growing into at the time.
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4. Camp Hell
This 2010 thriller, horror flick, Esienberg had fans hanging on the edge of their seats.
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3. Now You See Me
After his roles in The Social Network and Zombieland became mainstream, Esienberg returned to the big screen with some big name talent for this magical thriller. Esienberg stared along side Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Mélanie Laurent, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Common, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman
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2. Zombieland
Zombieland was a movie that surprised audiences, it was a zombie film that had heart and emotions. Esienberg shined in this film and his chemistry with Woody Harrelson was undeniable. The two made quiet the team in the zombie apocalypse.
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1. The Social Network
The role that really launched Esienberg into mainstream Hollywood was when he played the co-founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg. His role got a lot of critical acclaim and praise from fans of the social network and movies alike.
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