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Michael Rosenbaum Says He Wants a Bigger Role in James Gunn’s DCU
Michael Rosenbaum says he would like a bigger role in James Gunn’s DCU, the new film and television universe based on DC characters.
Rosenbaum played Lex Luthor in Smallville and had a voice cameo as a Raptor Guard in the 2025 film Superman.
He said the Riddler is a character he would like to play, in animation or live action.
He also said he would enjoy playing a superhero, after voicing the Flash in the animated series Justice League.
Rosenbaum said he was considered for guest roles in Superman & Lois and other shows, but he was not interested in coming in as a guest star.
His interview did not announce a new role or casting, so whether he will appear in a larger part of the DCU remains unclear.
Michael Rosenbaum said he would like a larger on-camera role in James Gunn’s DC Universe.
The actor, known for playing Lex Luthor in Smallville, said he would consider playing another villain or a superhero.
He named the Riddler as a character he would like to play.
Rosenbaum also said he had been uninterested in guest-star roles on Superman & Lois and other shows.
He made the comments in an interview with ScreenRant for the 25th anniversary of Smallville.
- Who
- Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor in Smallville.
- What
- He said he would like a larger role in James Gunn’s DC Universe, including possibly playing the Riddler or a superhero.
- When
- In an interview published October 17, 2026.
- Where
- In an interview with ScreenRant.
- Why
- He said he would love to be part of the DC Universe and play another villain or a superhero.
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Rosenbaum had a voice cameo as one of the Raptor Guards in Superman.
Screen Rant published Rosenbaum’s comments in an interview marking the 25th anniversary of Smallville.
- Smallville role
- Lex Luthor
- Superman cameo
- Voice role as one of the Raptor Guards
- Character he would like to play
- Riddler
- Interview outlet
- Screen Rant
- Interview occasion
- 25th anniversary of Smallville
What people are saying
I would love nothing more than to be a part of that. It's an incredible world.
When I think about the character I would love to play, whether it's animated or live-action, I think about Riddler.
at the same time, I'd love to play a superhero. I'd love to play one of the good guys.
I'd love to play another villain, or to play a superhero.