{
  "id": 15511503,
  "title": "Jesse Eisenberg Says He 'Couldn't Get Movie Studio Parts' After Winning His Batman v. Superman Razzie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/jesse-eisenberg-says-he-couldnt-get-movie-studio-parts-after-winning",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T22:37:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/jesse-eisenberg-says-he-couldnt-get-movie-studio-parts-after-winning-his-batman-v-superman-razzie"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jesse Eisenberg has revealed that his win at the 2016 Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Supporting Actor in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice hindered his ability to land roles in studio movies. Speaking at the BFI London Film Festival, the Social Network star explained that his memorable portrayal of Lex Luthor made it difficult for him to secure acting gigs, as he became increasingly paranoid about his career trajectory. Eisenberg stated, \"I couldn’t get into movie studio parts anymore because I had won a Raspberry Award from [being in the] Batman movie … and I saw the trajectory.\" Although the polarizing film has its fans, Eisenberg's performance remains one of its most controversial elements. His acting was so memorable that he won the Razzie for Worst Supporting Actor. Winning a Razzie, which recognizes the worst components in movies, is generally seen as an unfortunate label. Eisenberg said that the experience made him pivot away from acting and into writing and directing. Two projects resulting from this shift are A Real Pain and The Debut, which will premiere in December 2024. Eisenberg emphasized that in acting, there is no plateau, and one is either on the upswing or facing the consequences of being yesterday's news. He added, \"The industry tells you what they want from you. The industry did not want me to be in a superhero movie, and if you’re smart and self-aware, you learn that quickly.\" Despite his setback, Eisenberg has since found his footing in the industry, reprise his role as Batman in Justice League and continue to work in film.",
  "summary": "Jesse Eisenberg says he \"couldn't get into studio movie parts\" because he won a Worst Supporting Actor Razzie for playing Lex Luthor in Batman v. Superman.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Jesse Eisenberg Says He ‘Couldn’t Get Movie Studio Parts Anymore’ After Winning A Razzie For ‘Batman v Superman’: ‘The Industry Did Not Want Me to Be in a Superhero Movie’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/jesse-eisenberg-says-he-couldnt-get-movie-studio-parts-anymore-after",
        "published": "2026-10-18T19:27:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}