Nicholas Hoult might have the distinction of auditioning for Superman and ending up as Lex Luthor. In the upcoming Superman (2025) the actor ended up as Lex Luthor. That process might help him his role. He recently sat down with our friend Brandon Davis of Phase Hero to talk about the role and what the traits of Lex Luthor are.
Yeah, I think in some ways he views himself as the pinnacle of humanity. He’s worked hard, not only mentally but physically in everything to provide… And I think he sees himself as a humanist in some ways. He sees himself as the future and the Savior and sees, you know, humanity as being able to determine their own fate as opposed to metahumans and Superman.
And these people are unchecked, perhaps shouldn’t be able to control what happens to humans. And if they weren’t around, what would happen to us? So, there’s a progressive idea to him that’s an engine that’s, you know, really burning out. And then an emotionally, he’s carrying a lot of envy and rage, but he’s also self-aware of all those things. He’s not unaware of that.
So, yeah, it’s a mix of all those things and trying to make him somewhat understandable.
Superman (2025) Details
Superman, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
The film stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell.
Superman is executive produced by Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo, and Lars Winther. Behind the camera, Gunn is joined by frequent collaborators, including director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Beth Mickle, costume designer Judianna Makovsky and composer John Murphy, along with editors William Hoy, Jason Ballantine, and Craig Alpert.
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