Nicholas Hoult Teases Lex Luthor Role In ‘Superman’: “Hopefully We’ve Done Something Special”
deadline.comNicholas Hoult is teasing his Superman role as Lex Luthor in the upcoming DC Studios film. During the AFI Fest, Hoult talked to Deadline about working on the superhero movie where he will play the villain. “I’m a fan of Superman and Lex Luthor as a character, so hopefully we’ve done something special with it that people enjoy,” Hoult told us.
Hoult also praised the film’s director, James Gunn, who is also the co-head of DC Studios. “I just loved working with James Gunn,” he said. “I think he’s an incredible director and has such a great sense of that world, that story, those characters.
I just put my trust in him.” Nicholas Hoult on playing Lex Luthor in 'Superman': "I'm a fan of Superman and Lex Luthor as a character, so hopefully we've done something special with it that people enjoy" pic.twitter.com/vP1lvPN2Lc Superman stars David Corenswet in the titled role, which is set for release on July 11, 2025.
The cast includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer. The ensemble consists of Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Terence Rosemore (Otis), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner), Wendell Pierce (Daily Planet editorPerry White), Beck Bennett, and Frank Grillo (Rick Flag Sr).
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