Benedict Cumberbatch Does Not Deny He is in BATMAN VS SUPERMAN According to BBC Reporter

Could Benedict Cumberbatch actually be the Martian Manhunter? Or any other DC hero/villain? One thing is for sure as of now, Benedict Cumberbatch won't be giving a yes or a no.

By ManWithNoName - Sep 02, 2014 02:09 PM EST

Filed Under: Batman vs. Superman

As we all know by now the "Benedict Cumberbatch is in Batman V Superman!" rumor earlier today was really just a speculation by MoviePilot taken as a real rumor. But when Mr. Cumberbatch himself was asked about it later today he refused to gave a straight answer. Chi Chi Izundo, a BBC entertainment reporter at the GQ awards claims that he talked with Benedict Cumberbatch about the "speculation" of being a DC character and says that the actor will not confirm or deny he is in the DC universe.

Benedict Cumberbatch says he's not going to put to bed rumours he's the baddie in #BatmanvSuperman @BBCNewsbeat pic.twitter.com/HMtUbcMtsA
— Chi Chi Izundu (@blondeafro) September 2, 2014

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DefcoN - 9/2/2014, 3:09 PM

Pull a Trevor. Be the real Luthor.

Emblemmaniac - 9/2/2014, 3:16 PM

@DefcoN

Was it not a rumor a while a go that Jessie would just play flashback Lex?

DefcoN - 9/2/2014, 3:19 PM

@Insomnia I have no idea, but I'd be delighted if he was the real Luthor after all. Cumberbatch is one hell of an actor and his voice is magnificently creepy when needed.

StrangerX - 9/2/2014, 3:20 PM

Ummm ok!!!

batmanvsuperman - 9/2/2014, 3:25 PM

Never heard of this y'all just love starting rumors dont yall

ManWithNoName - 9/2/2014, 3:28 PM

Jesse Eisenberg is Luthor
Remember back when there was that rumor that Emily Blunt was joining BVS and some people speculated she was going to replace Gadot?

Brainiac13 - 9/2/2014, 3:30 PM

Brainiac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

;)

GuardianAngel - 9/2/2014, 3:30 PM

@DIAMONDZ

I'm just curious. Please enlighten me on why Cyborg is better than Martian Manhunter.

DraculaX - 9/2/2014, 3:30 PM

BRAINIAC!!!!!!!

Dingbat - 9/2/2014, 3:30 PM

I need a direct quote

DraculaX - 9/2/2014, 3:31 PM

Or Darkseid!

Spooks - 9/2/2014, 3:31 PM

He will play God

Desrow - 9/2/2014, 3:32 PM

I [frick]ing told you!

Dingbat - 9/2/2014, 3:32 PM

He NEEDS to be Brainiac. Perhaps I'm not imaginative but I can't think of any actor better suited for the role.

Emblemmaniac - 9/2/2014, 3:33 PM

@DefcoN

If you don't think Eisenberg is going to fit. Watch the Double. He is creepy as [frick] in that

SuperCat - 9/2/2014, 3:33 PM

I can picture him as MM. Don't think it's going to happen though.

Brainiac13 - 9/2/2014, 3:34 PM

@Pasto

I got a great 'Idea Article'...

What CB character is popular NOW?

You could do a Poll....Could IM top Batman, Superman and Spider-man?

I was going to do this.....just too busy.

PsychoticSpaceRaccoon - 9/2/2014, 3:35 PM

If they had Cumberbatch lined up, why the hell would you cast Eisenberg a Lex?

*Facepalming this movie until they release more images of Batman, at which point I will once again be on board.

Because Batman.

Brainiac13 - 9/2/2014, 3:35 PM

What if Eisenberg is Luthor in flashbacks and Cumberbiatch is Lex in present time.

I'll be happy if this is true.

staypuffed - 9/2/2014, 3:41 PM

Um.... okay?

Brainiac13 - 9/2/2014, 3:44 PM

@DIAMONDZ

Calm down girl......he's a good actor......may do some good being in BvS.

Emblemmaniac - 9/2/2014, 3:45 PM

Didn't he debunk Doctor Strange, with the comment of having other stuff in the way? ^o)

Brainiac13 - 9/2/2014, 3:45 PM

Ok you deleted your comment.

ALegendaryPanda - 9/2/2014, 3:45 PM

I would LOVE to see him in the DC universe, especially as a villain!

Brainiac13 - 9/2/2014, 3:46 PM

@DIAMONDZ

You should bring back your real Avatar.

GuardianAngel - 9/2/2014, 3:46 PM

@DIAMONDZ

Yup, that's my avatar...

Brainiac13 - 9/2/2014, 3:47 PM

Eisenberg is Ugly.

MrPrime - 9/2/2014, 3:47 PM

He would be perfect for martian manhunter

ALegendaryPanda - 9/2/2014, 3:48 PM

I don't give a shit about looks when it comes to casting, I just want talented actors, this ain't a [frick]ing beauty contest.

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