‘Supergirl’: Fans React To First Look At Jon Cryer As Lex Luthor

The CW released the first official photo of Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor and fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the classic DC villain’s look in Supergirl.

When The CW announced Superman IV: The Quest for Peace star Jon Cryer will portray Lex Luthor in the fourth season of Supergirl, some fans questioned the unexpected casting decision while others opted to keep an open mind. Now that the first official photo of Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor has been unveiled, it appears those who were concerned about the casting choice are feeling their fears were warranted while others remain open to the possibility that Cryer will deliver a great performance.

You can check out some of the reactions below!

What are your thoughts on the first photo of Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor? Share your thoughts in the comment section and check out the official synopsis for next week’s episode below!

“Blood Memory”

KATE BURTON GUEST STARS; NIA AND KARA VISIT NIA’S HOMETOWN – Kara (Melissa Benoist) joins Nia (Nicole Maines) on a trip to Nia’s hometown to visit her family during the town’s annual Harvest Festival. While home, Nia’s mother (guest star Kate Burton) encourages her daughter to embrace her destiny. Meanwhile, Alex (Chyler Leigh) deals with a street drug that is turning people violent and giving them temporary superpowers. Shannon Kohli directed the episode written by Jessica Queller & Dana Horgan (#411).

Supergirl season 4 stars Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers / Supergirl, Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen / Guardian, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, David Harewood as J’onn J’onzz / Martian Manhunter, Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor, Jesse Rath as Querl Dox / Brainiac 5, Sam Witwer as Agent Liberty, Nicole Maines as Nia Nal / Dreamer and April Parker Jones as Colonel Lauren Haley.

Supergirl airs on Sunday at 8:00 P.M. on The CW.