James Gunn Says Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor Will Be ‘Different’ – The Hollywood Reporter

From left: James Gunn and Nicholas Hoult

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James Gunn took some time to confirm that Nicholas Hoult will in fact be playing Lex Luthor Superman: Legacy He gave a few thoughts on what fans can expect from his take on the villain.

The DC Studios co-president and co-CEO posted a photo of himself and Hoult on Threads and shared that the two had dinner to celebrate the official casting.

“I couldn’t be happier,” Gunn wrote. “We went out to dinner last night to celebrate and discuss how we could create a Lex that would be unlike anything you’ve seen before and one that you’ll never forget. “But, James, we’ve been hearing this for weeks, why didn’t you tell us it was true?” Because even though we… We’ve been discussing it, but it wasn’t final until a couple of days ago and I don’t want to tell you all something that’s not certain.

News broke in November that Holt was in talks to portray the classic villain in Gunn’s upcoming Superman film, which will follow the Man of Steel as he balances his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.

Before he was cast in the role of Luther, The Great The actor was also one of the finalists to play Superman in the film, a role that ultimately went to David Corenswet. British actors Tom Britney and Andrew Richardson were also in contention for the iconic role, while Jacob Elordi was another name that came up for the role but sources told him. Hollywood Reporter He never applied himself for the role.

Lois Lane will be played by Rachel Brosnahan Superman: Legacy, having been one of four actresses being seriously considered for the role. Emma Mackey, Phoebe Dynevor and Samara Weaving were also in the running.

Skyler Gisondo has been cast as Jimmy Olsen. Daily PlanetA boyish cub photographer who works alongside Clark and Lois at the Metropolis newspaper. Sara Sampaio, a Portuguese model, was cast as Eve Schumacher, Luther’s assistant and sometimes lover.

Superman: Legacy It is expected to arrive in theaters on July 11, 2025.