Debunked: James Gunn Clarifies Lex Luthor's Knowledge of Superman's Secret Identity
A recent theory circulating on social media suggested that Lex Luthor might be aware of Superman's secret identity as Clark Kent, based on a key scene from the movie. However, James Gunn debunked this theory, confirming that Luthor did not know Superman's secret identity and explaining why it was not possible.
The theory originated from a tweet claiming that Luthor had created a clone of Superman but still couldn't uncover his secret identity. A fan later shared their belief that Luthor knew Clark Kent's secret but was keeping it under wraps until it served his interests.
In response to the theory, James Gunn clarified that Luthor did not know Superman's secret identity. He explained this by highlighting Luthor's perception of Superman as an alien with no assumed secret identity and the existence of Hypno-Glasses in the DC Universe that allowed Superman to differentiate between his personas.
Gunn also emphasized that Luthor's expertise in certain scientific fields did not make him knowledgeable in all areas, suggesting that he could overlook basic details. Therefore, the theory that Luthor knew Clark Kent's secret identity was debunked by Gunn's explanation.