5 Lars Eidinger movies and TV shows to watch before you see him as Brainiac in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow

Lars Eidinger is a German actor who has been active in the film industry since the early 2000s.

He has been a part of several German and English films and television shows in his long career.

His acting career began in theatre, and he eventually transitioned into films and television shows. Given the vastness of his career, there are some gems that you may have missed.

Ahead of the release of his upcoming film Man of Tomorrow, let's take a look at five of his best films and television shows that should definitely be on your watchlist.

5 Lars Eidinger movies and TV shows that should be on your watchlist

1) Jay Kelly (2025)

Jay Kelly is the recent release of Lars Eidinger. The comedy-drama film is directed by Noah Baumbach, and it's about a popular actor and his relationship with his manager. Eidinger plays the role of a German cyclist in the film. The film stars George Clooney and Adam Sandler in the lead roles. It is available to watch on Netflix. Upon its release, Jay Kelly met with a mostly positive critical response.

2) White Noise (2022)

White Noise started the collaboration between Eidinger and Baumbach. The latter has written and directed this absurdist comedy drama. The storyline takes place in the 1980s and focuses on an academic's family. Eidinger plays the supporting role of Mr. Gray and has a warm screen presence in the film. It's available to enjoy on Netflix, and if you are looking to watch something light, do give this a watch.

3) Babylon Berlin (2017)

Babylon Berlin is a German television series in the neo-noir genre. The story takes place in the 1920s when a commissioner is transferred to Berlin and is looking into a p*rnography racket. Eidinger portrays businessperson Alfred Nyssen, who has a relationship with a strong faction. The series has been airing on Sky 1 since October 13, 2017. If you want Eidinger in a long-format storyline, this series should be on your watchlist.

4) Sense8 (2015-2018)

Sense8 is a science fiction drama television series created by The Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski. Lars Eidinger has appeared in four episodes of this series. While his screentime is limited, his acting prowess and role make it a worthwhile experience. The series can be watched on Netflix. It explores the themes of gender, identity and s*xuality.

5) Personal Shopper (2016)

Personal Shopper is a film in the psychological supernatural thriller genre. This Olivia Assayas-directed film is about a lady working as a personal shopper. But she has the ability to talk to spirits. Soon, someone starts sending her threatening messages. This is where the role of Lars Eidinger enters. Paramount+ is streaming the film.

Besides the above-mentioned names, there are certain honorable mentions from his body of work. This includes titles like Dora or the Sexual Neuroses of Our Parents, Goltzius and the Pelican Company and M – Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder.