‘Supergirl’: First Photo Of Jon Cryer As Superman Villain Lex Luthor

The CW has unveiled the first official photo of Jon Cryer as Superman villain Lex Luthor in Supergirl.

After years of referencing the infamous arch-enemy of Superman, The CW’s Supergirl will introduce Lex Luthor to the series in the 15th episode of the fourth season. The episode, titled “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, is set to air on March 17 and follows the incarcerated Lex Luthor’s efforts to enlist in sister Lena in one of his schemes. According to the network, Lex Luthor “will stop at nothing to get her on board, even if that means leveraging the life of one of her friends.”

You can check out the photo below!

Are you excited to see Jon Cryer portray the classic Superman villain? 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.

Source: Entertainment Weekly