AceShowbiz - The world of superhero cinema is ever-evolving, and Nicholas Hoult's debut as Lex Luthor in James Gunn's new "Superman" teaser brings back memories of Jesse Eisenberg's controversial portrayal of the iconic villain. As fans gear up for this new chapter, Eisenberg reflects on his own experience and its impact on his career.

Jesse Eisenberg, an Oscar nominee known for his versatility and nuanced performances, opened up about the downside of his tenure as Lex Luthor when sitting down with Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast. Eisenberg's portrayal in Zack Snyder's "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016) and "Justice League" (2017) was widely criticized, something the actor admits has stung his career.

"I was in this Batman movie and the Batman movie was so poorly received, and I was so poorly received," Eisenberg expressed candidly. "I've never said this before and it's kind of embarrassing to admit, but I genuinely think it actually hurt my career in a real way, because I was poorly received in something so public."

Despite Eisenberg's critical drubbing, "Batman v. Superman" managed to amass an impressive $874 million at the global box office, followed by "Justice League" with $661 million. However, both films were savaged by critics, with Rotten Tomatoes scores of 29% and 39% respectively.

Eisenberg noted the sting of its public reception, "I've been in poorly received things that just don't see the light of day, and for the most part, no one knows. But this was so public, and I don't read notices or reviews or movie press or anything, so I was unaware of how poorly it was received."

Reflecting on the role he played, Eisenberg acknowledged the emotional connection, "Whenever you play a role you feel connected to it. There's no way around it. Any time you do anything, even if it's a movie that's a Hollywood kind of thing, you connect."

Now years after the criticisms, Eisenberg bounced back by securing two Golden Globe nominations for his recent film, "A Real Pain," demonstrating his resilience in the industry.

As Nicholas Hoult steps into the shoes of Lex Luthor, he brings his own perspective and dedication to the character. Drawing from the "All-Star Superman" comic book, Hoult has been preparing physically and mentally for the role. He even offered a playful piece of advice for Hoult, "Don't watch me!"

Comic book fans eagerly await Hoult's interpretation when Gunn's "Superman" hits theaters on July 11. With all eyes on this new rendition, it will be fascinating to see how Hoult's performance resonates compared to Eisenberg's divisive portrayal.