From ScreenRant · Andy Behbakht · · 1m 30s
Michael Rosenbaum on DCU Future After Superman Cameo
Michael Rosenbaum says he'd love to play Riddler or a superhero in James Gunn's DCU after voice cameo in Superman.
In brief
Michael Rosenbaum says he'd love to play Riddler or a superhero in James Gunn's DCU after voice cameo in Superman. Michael Rosenbaum, who voiced Lex Luthor in Smallville, expressed interest in playing Riddler or a superhero in James Gunn's DCU after a voice cameo in 2025's Superman. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Michael Rosenbaum's DCU interest
Michael Rosenbaum, who voiced Lex Luthor in Smallville, expressed interest in playing Riddler or a superhero in James Gunn's DCU after a voice cameo in 2025's Superman.
“I would love nothing more than to be a part of that. It's an incredible world.”
Rosenbaum's Superman role
Rosenbaum had a voice cameo in 2025's Superman as one of the Raptor Guards.
“I did Guardians of the Galaxy, with a small role as Martinex in 2022 and 2023.”
Rosenbaum's preferred role
Rosenbaum said he'd love to play Riddler, a character who can snap, rather than Lex Luthor.
“When I think about the character I would love to play, whether it's animated or live-action, I think about Riddler.”
Rosenbaum's superhero interest
Rosenbaum also expressed interest in playing a superhero, having voiced the Flash in Justice League.
“I was the voice of the Flash in Justice League, and I loved it.”
Rosenbaum's past role
Rosenbaum played Lex Luthor in the DC TV prequel Smallville, which ran from 2001 to 2011.
“I loved playing Lex. It was a dynamic, larger-than-life character.”
Rosenbaum's time travel idea
Rosenbaum suggested he might time travel from the future to play the Scarlet Speedster in the DCU.
“I think they knew that I didn't want to come in as a guest star.”
Rosenbaum's role choice
Rosenbaum said he'd only play a role if he felt a strong connection to it, not as a guest star.
“I didn't know much about what they were going to do, and they wouldn't tell me.”
DCU timeline
DC Studios is building out James Gunn's DCU with multiple upcoming movies and TV shows.
“With multiple upcoming DCU movies and TV shows in the works at DC Studios, there is plenty of time for Gunn and Rosenbaum to reunite.”
Rosenbaum's next move
Rosenbaum hopes to play a new character in the DCU, possibly as a hero, once the right role comes along.
“So, we'll see what happens.”
The one thing
Michael Rosenbaum, who voiced Lex Luthor in Smallville, expressed interest in playing Riddler or a superhero in James Gunn's DCU after a voice cameo in 2025's Superman.
