The Batman vs Superman casting rumors are true, stage actor Ray Fisher has been signed to appear as Cyborg in the Man of Steel 2!
The casting comes as somewhat of a surprise given the relative calm and silence surrounding the film's actual production or story, with director Zack Snyder warning that official reveals and details may still be a long way off. However, if Warner Bros. and DC want to start building towards a Justice League team-up (as seems to be the case), then the pivotal role played by Cyborg in The New 52 origin implied his presence at some point.
Henry Cavill aka Superman has commented on Cyborg before and this is what he said:
"Cyborg I think would make a wonderful character and an incredible bridge between both superhumans and humanity in a different way to Batman. So I don't know where he's going to come in or if he's going to come in, but that's one I'm particularly excited about. Other references I'm not too sure on, but we'll see where those lead. Those with keen eyes will see them."
Screenrant speculated about a possible plot detail about Cyborg and it is pretty reasonable:
"While Fisher's appearance as Cyborg will likely be a small one, confined to the role of 'Victor Stone' (pre-cyborg enhancements, merely the son of a STAR Labs employee), his experience as both a soft-spoken, emotional and athletic icon will serve him well. How the writers will find a way of working a collegiate athlete into Batman vs. Superman's plot is anyone's guess, but Snyder has previously claimed that he's casting his roles based on the script's demands, first and foremost."
"While he may not be introduced as a half-metal hero, the inevitable battle between Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and any other potential villainous powerhouses is sure to have some surrounding impact - if Man of Steel's climactic fight is any sign of DC-level destruction. Could an attack on STAR Labs leave Victor Stone clinging to life, ready to come into his own for a Justice League sequel? That's speculation on our part, but the opening of a terrified cyborg eye is the kind of post-credits scene that would send fans spinning."
This would deter any comparisons to Marvel's Iron Man for the moment.
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