March 17, 2025 12:18 am

Michael Rosenbaum Pays Tribute to Lex Luthor Star Gene Hackman
Michael Rosenbaum Pays Tribute to Lex Luthor Star Gene Hackman

Michael Rosenbaum Pays Tribute to Lex Luthor Star Gene Hackman

The news of Gene Hackman’s death saw tributes from all generations of Hollywood pouring over the last week, and one of the latest comes from the actor who had the impossible task of taking over one of Hackman’s best-known roles. Michael Rosenbaum starred as Superman villain Lex Luthor in the TV series Smallville, decades after Hackman made the part iconic with his performance in Christopher Reeves’ comic book movies. In a personal tribute, the actor shared an image of a poster signed by Hackman, citing him as “the second best Lex Luthor.”

​  

​‘Smallville’s Lex Luthor actor Michael Rosenbaum shared a personal tribute to Gene Hackman following his death last week. Read More