Chris Meloni, who just ended his long tenure on “Law & Order SVU,” confirms he’s joining the new Superman project, “Man of Steel,” but says he’s not playing Lex Luthor.
The 50-year-old "Oz" vet says his role (described by Deadline as “major”) is that of a general, but wouldn’t get more specific.
In current comics continuity, Lois’ pop is U.S. army general Samuel Lane. He’s kind of a jerk.
Amy Adams plays Lois in the movie.
Warner Bros. announced in April Michael Shannon is playing Zod, so that general role (assuming Zod is a still general in “Man of Steel”) is off the table.
Zack Snyder (“Watchmen,” “Legend of the Guardians,” “Sucker Punch”) directs from a screenplay by David Goyer (“Blade Trinity,” “Blade: The Series,” “Batman Begins,” “The Unborn” “Threshold,” “FlashForward”).
"Man of Steel" is due to hit cinemas at the end of next year.
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