Superman Star Teases DCU Movie and Lex Luthor Portrayal

Superman star Nicholas Hoult believes the upcoming DC Universe movie is “one thing particular” that followers will like. The actor hints at what followers ought to anticipate from the superhero blockbuster and his portrayal of the villainous Lex Luthor.

Talking with Deadline on the AFI Fest, Hoult believes Gunn has a “nice sense” of Superman and its characters, praising his directorial type and his imaginative and prescient for the comedian guide movie. “I simply cherished working with James Gunn,” Hoult mentioned. “I feel he’s an unbelievable director and has such an ideal sense of that world, that story, these characters. I simply put my belief in him.”

Gunn forged Hoult to painting Lex Luthor, the long-time antagonist of the Man of Metal, in Superman final yr. Hoult lately expressed his gratitude to the director with a particular movie wrap reward after being given the prospect to play a personality beforehand portrayed in live-action motion pictures by Gene Hackman and Jesse Eisenberg within the now-defunct DC Prolonged Universe. Hoult is a fan of Luthor and believes his efficiency will replicate that. “I’m a fan of Superman and Lex Luthor as a personality, so hopefully we’ve achieved one thing particular with it that folks take pleasure in,” he mentioned.

Photographs from the Superman set confirmed Hoult sporting Luthor’s trademark bald look as he transitioned into the character whereas wanting battered in a single scene. The upcoming movie is not the primary time Hoult has had a outstanding function in a superhero film. The actor portrayed Dr. Hank McCoy/Beast within the X-Males movie franchise. Together with Superman, Hoult is ready to seem in Clint Eastwood’s upcoming authorized thriller, Juror No. 2, and the Nosferatu remake.

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Superman Introduces David Corenswet because the Man of Metal

Described as a “office origin story” by DC Studios, Superman sees David Corenswet change into the newest man to play the Final Son of Krypton, succeeding the DCEU’s Man of Metal, Henry Cavill. The upcoming reboot chronicles Clark Kent’s early days on the Day by day Planet and his reconciliation of his Kryptonian heritage. The DCU’s first entry in its five-film slate below Chapter One: Gods and Monsters is now in post-production, with Gunn confirming he is been engaged on the trailer and that no reshoots are anticipated.

Hoult highlights an ensemble forged in Superman alongside Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Nathan Fillion (Man Gardner/Inexperienced Lantern), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific) and María Gabriela De Faría (Angela Spica/The Engineer). The film additionally incorporates a cameo from Will Reeve, the son of the late Christopher Reeve.

Superman opens in theaters on Jul. 11, 2025.

Supply: Deadline

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

Launch Date

July 11, 2025

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Nicholas Hoult , Rachel Brosnahan , Skyler Gisondo , David Corenswet

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Superhero