Television News Jon Cryer to play Lex Luthor on The CW's 'Supergirl' 11/17/2018 "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" scene-stealer Jon Cryer is to play Lex Luthor on "Supergirl." Read More RELATED NEWS Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' dropping to only four nights a weekAshley Tisdale announces birth of her second childSelena Gomez is a billionaire TAGS: Melissa Benoist Gene Hackman Christopher Reeve Jon Cryer Two and a Half Men Supergirl Pretty in Pink Superman Superman IV: The Quest for Peace