Bryan Cranston has said that he would be interested in playing Lex Luthor in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel.

The Breaking Bad star has long been linked to the iconic villain role in the film, which will put Henry Cavill's Superman and Batman on screen together for the first time.

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Cranston topped a Digital Spy readers poll to find the ideal Luthor for the sequel.

The 57-year-old said of potentially playing Superman's arch-nemesis: "Give me a call. I like Lex Luthor. I think he's misunderstood. He's a loveable, sweet man."

British actor Mark Strong has also been rumoured for the role, telling DS to "watch this space" regarding his possible involvement.

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The Man of Steel sequel, rumoured to be titled Superman vs Batman, will open in cinemas in 2015.

The Dark Knight Trilogy star Christian Bale will reportedly be offered $50 million to reprise the role of Bruce Wayne.

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