Four enemies are leaked in recent "Batman vs Superman" villain rumors, and it looks like the Joker will sit on the bench on the crossover installment.
Previous reports offered plenty of leaks to hype DC fans of the Dark Knight and the Caped Crusader crossover. News that the movie intends to jumpstart the beginnings of the Justice League fed the frenzy, with the appearances of Wonder Woman and Aquaman confirmed.
Recent reveals from Zac Snyder hint of a grittier DC universe, with first official photo of Superman standing against a Gotham backdrop. Ben Affleck as the Dark Knight is also world-weary compared to the driven Batman Christian Bale portrayed in Christopher Nolan trilogy.
Four villains join the struggle, confirmed in recent reports. Casting for the roles is yet to be confirmed, but the characters are noticeably real-world, earth-bound.
Morgan Edge is Lex Luthor's publicist, an annoying voice which constantly puts a negative spin on Superman's exploits. In the graphic novel, Edge is host to TV show "Edge of Reason," mouthing slanted comments against the Man of Steel.
A confirmed baddie in "Batman vs Superman" villain rumors, David Cain is a deadly assassin, known in the comic universe as (second) Batgirl Cassandra Cain's father. The extent of his involvement in the film is yet to be confirmed.
Victor Zsazs is a lesser villain in the Batman universe, a serial killer with a preference for the knife. He tallies victims by carving the toll on his skin, and first glimpses of the character were seen in two "Batman Begins" cameos.
Amanda Waller is senator with an ax to grind against Superman, an antagonist with constant counter-measures targeting Superman. Dubbed "The Wall," she's caused a few problems for the Man of Steel, who usually chooses to play by the rules (metro.co.uk).
Zac Snyder sidesteps "Batman vs Superman" villain rumors in a recent interview, preferring to talk more about members of the Justice League. His comment on how Batman fell into the film's plot: "I was in no rush to put Batman in the movie, but on the other hand it seemed organic the way our story was unfolding to start to feather him in." (ew.com)
