Superman & Lois star Michael Cudlitz has revealed details of how he landed the role of Lex Luthor in the beloved DC TV drama while being the last big bad for the final season. As there have been multiple stars to bring Superman to life, several actors have played Lex Luthor in live-action both on the big and small screens. One of the most recent incarnations that is about to have a big fall is Superman & Lois’ Lex, following Cudlitz’s introduction in The CW drama in 2023.