Invoice Skarsgard Reacts to Rumors He Competed In opposition to Brother Alexander for Lex Luthor Position

Identified for his chilling portrayal of Pennywise in It, Invoice Skarsgård has cleared the air concerning rumors that he and his brother, Alexander Skarsgård, had been in competition for the function of Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film.

In keeping with The Playlist, Skarsgård dismissed the hypothesis with amusing throughout a latest interview. “No, no. I used to be at residence and there have been rumors that me and Alex had been competing. I used to be like, ‘Nobody’s known as me!’ [Laughs],” he stated. “By no means learn for it. By no means talked to James (Gunn).” The actor’s response places to relaxation the excitement that prompt a sibling rivalry over one in all DC’s most iconic villain roles.

No Sibling Rivalry in Hollywood

When requested if he has ever competed towards his brother Alexander, who can also be an achieved actor recognized for Massive Little Lies and The Northman, Invoice revealed that it hasn’t been a difficulty. “It’s by no means occurred, to this point,” he acknowledged. Regardless of each being in-demand actors, the Skarsgård brothers have seemingly managed to carve out their very own distinctive paths in Hollywood with out stepping on one another’s toes.

A Household of Gifted Actors

The Skarsgård household is famend for its performing legacy, with patriarch Stellan Skarsgård (Dune, Chernobyl) main the way in which and his sons following swimsuit with spectacular careers. Whereas Invoice has made his mark in horror and thrillers, Alexander has constructed a fame in drama and motion. Their particular person successes have solely fueled hypothesis about potential rivalries, however Invoice’s feedback recommend that the brothers help one another moderately than compete.

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A Chilling Flip in Nosferatu

Invoice Skarsgård lately earned rave opinions for his haunting portrayal of the titular vampire in Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. The gothic horror movie, a reimagining of the 1922 silent basic, has been praised for its atmospheric storytelling and Invoice’s capacity to convey a sinister but tragic depth to the notorious Depend Orlok. Opening to a powerful $40 million field workplace (5-day) weekend, Nosferatu has solidified Invoice’s fame as a grasp of horror. Curiously, each Invoice and Alexander have labored with Eggers—Alexander starred within the critically acclaimed The Northman—additional highlighting the brothers’ capacity to excel below the imaginative and prescient of top-tier administrators.

As for the Lex Luthor function, Gunn’s Superman continues to be one of the anticipated initiatives in DC’s revamped cinematic universe. Whereas Nicholas Hoult, who lately starred alongside Invoice Skarsgård in Nosferatu, has been formally forged as Lex Luthor, followers had beforehand speculated a few Skarsgård brother getting into the function. The collaboration between Hoult and Skarsgård in Nosferatu showcased each actors’ unimaginable vary, including one other layer of intrigue to Hoult’s upcoming portrayal of Superman’s biggest foe.

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Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage together with his human upbringing. He’s the embodiment of reality and justice in a world that views kindness as old style.

Launch Date

July 11, 2025

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David Corenswet
, Rachel Brosnahan
, María Gabriela De Faría
, Edi Gathegi
, Nicholas Hoult
, Frank Grillo
, Nathan Fillion
, Milly Alcock
, Sara Sampaio
, Pruitt Taylor Vince
, Skyler Gisondo
, Anthony Carrigan
, Wendell Pierce
, Beck Bennett
, Sean Gunn

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