SUPERMAN Star Nicholas Hoult Teases Lex Luthor Role As Rumors Swirl About First Trailer Debut

SUPERMAN Star Nicholas Hoult Teases Lex Luthor Role As Rumors Swirl About First Trailer Debut

Superman star Nicholas Hoult has teased his role as Lex Luthor in James Gunn's DCU as rumours continue to swirl about when we'll see the first trailer for the reboot. Find more details after the jump...

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By JoshWilding - Oct 28, 2024 03:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

We have a long list of reasons to be excited about Superman, and the fact Nicholas Hoult is the DCU's Lex Luthor - easily one of DC Studios' most exciting casting additions - has to be somewhere near the top of that. 

The expectation is that this version of the villain will be a full-blown mad scientist; seeing as Lex has been put centre stage on film and television countless times, it will be down to filmmaker James Gunn and Hoult to put a new spin on the Man of Steel's greatest foe. 

Talking to Deadline earlier today, the actor said, "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 also praised Gunn when he added, "I just loved working with James Gunn. 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."

You can watch the full interview with him in the player below.

In other news, trailer and runtime scooper @Cryptic4KQual has shared their belief that the first Superman trailer is "for sure" coming in December. That lines up with previous reports that the plan is for it to drop during the CCXP in Brazil. 

Gunn, meanwhile, shared the following when pushed for an update by a fan on social media:

Superman tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

David Corenswet is playing the Man of Steel, while Rachel Brosnahan has been tapped to star as Lois Lane.

The cast includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer.

Supporting characters include Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Pa Kent, Neva Howell as Ma Kent, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher MacDonald as Ron Troupe, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Milly Alcock as Supergirl.

Superman is currently set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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DocSpock
DocSpock - 10/28/2024, 3:48 PM

I hope Lex does something really horrible to shock us rather than just be goofy or overly clever guy who speechifies.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/28/2024, 5:13 PM
@DocSpock - Hey, as long as he's not trying to grab, destroy, or create land....
I'm ALL IN!
lord22
lord22 - 10/28/2024, 8:20 PM
@DocSpock - like kidnapping clark's mom ? and gag her ?
DocSpock
DocSpock - 10/28/2024, 8:28 PM
@lord22 -

Huh?
DocSpock
DocSpock - 10/29/2024, 7:43 AM
@lord22 -

I do not know what you are getting at.
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 10/28/2024, 3:48 PM
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Colton
Colton - 10/28/2024, 3:58 PM
It's amazing these actors just decide that James Gunn has never said the things he has said on Twitter and everything is a ok
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/28/2024, 5:19 PM
@Colton - Dude. Shut up. Every one of us has something in our past we don't want the world to know; including you!
So, he said some stuff years ago that wasn't seen to be a big deal back then, but today it's awful. Wow.

It was so bad despite the fact the MCU, one of the most successful companies of all time, still hired him back because they said 'F-It. He's too good to be let go.'

Think about if some people deeply analyzed your past.....
Us nerds tend to have embarrassing histories as well.

GTF over it.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 10/28/2024, 7:07 PM
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Nolanite
Nolanite - 10/28/2024, 8:08 PM
@lazlodaytona - how about you STFU?
captainwalker
captainwalker - 10/28/2024, 11:22 PM
@Colton - I've pondered the same.
captainwalker
captainwalker - 10/28/2024, 11:25 PM
@lazlodaytona - That you Tom Hanks ?
POWERDUDE
POWERDUDE - 10/29/2024, 6:26 AM
@lazlodaytona - let me ask you something…. & I’m being completely non bias here…. if any other director had typed those EXACT SAME TWEETS, let’s say Snyder…. or even Spielberg…. would you be reacting the same…?! You’re probably going to reply yes you would. In all honesty though, I highly doubt you would.

I went through a period where I was angry for Snyder getting treated the way he did, I was a Snyder fan, who wanted that universe to continue…. yet I’m now in a place where I can look forward to this new version of Superman Gunn is bringing. Yet, at the same time…. I can separate the art from the artist. I’ll watch his film…. that doesn’t excuse what he tweeted.

Gunn is somehow given a free pass, after saying the most disgustingly gross things, that you can’t possibly pass off as just “weird humour”.

You keep saying we’ve all got things in our past…. I don’t know anyone who posted the kind of gross things he said. If Weinstein or Epstein had posted these same exact tweets he continually posted, it would be seen as sufficient evidence he had a clear taste for a particular kind of “humour “. Now I’m not saying that “humour” would equate to him actually taking part in such heinous acts…. but why would say the stuff he said…?! Have you read it… ?! How is it even funny?! It’s just…. disgusting. Stop making excuse's, simply just because he made your precious Guardians movies. The humour is not even in the same region as saying Ricky Gervais or Jimmy Carr would bring up, before you bring that up. It was just plain WEIRD. You’re going to say humour is subjective. It still doesn’t excuse what he typed all those years ago. This isn’t cancel culture. I mean…. just read back what he typed…..

Listen, I’m looking forward to the new Suoerman movie…. but let’s not pretend what he tweeted was in any way just “weird humour” & “ok”. If anyone else had tweeted that stuff, they’d be black listed forever.

So telling people to GTFO it is just plain “I love whatever this guy does, I’m team Gunn & I’m gatekeeping him, no matter what he’s tweeted”, plain & simple.

I know I’m going to get backlash from the Gunn Collective on here, that’s just the way it has always been on here…. but I’m not going to be afraid to voice my opinion.

I respectfully disagree.

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lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/30/2024, 10:49 AM
@Nolanite - ooooh. good one
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/30/2024, 11:02 AM
@captainwalker - I wish! He's so perfect that if you read a headline that said "Tom Hanks Punches Nun," the first thought you'd have is "what did that nun do to get punched by Tom Hanks?"
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/30/2024, 11:20 AM
@POWERDUDE - I apprectiate your well thought response and there's a lot in it I agree with.

First, I actually have never seen any of the GotG films .... because it's just a property I don't care about.
Also, I did watch Peacemaker but only found it about 45% interesting.
So, do I have 100% faith in Gunn? No. However, like you mentioned with Snyder, I feel Gunn is getting scrutiny unfairly before we've seen the animated series, a teaser or full Trailer for Superman, and have only seen unofficial set photos, one officially released Supes pic, and learned about casting for supergirl and 3 Lanterns. NO ONE knows what the initial plan is.
It should be like Nolan: Make the film you plan to make without thinking it might get a sequel or be part of a larger world.

Are far as his tweets go, I agree. They're terrible. 10 years ago people might have brushed them off, but today they're considered abhorrent. However, I believe in the 'hate the sin but love the sinner' mantra. Everyone deserves forgiveness. There are countless stories of family members visiting with the man who murdered their sibling, parents, or child to try and understand and forgive.

What I'm saying, this 'digging up the past' from 10, 15, 20, 25 years ago is getting old. Did you realize there was a movement for a short while to cancel John Wayne of things he said in interviews in magazines from like 50 years ago. I mean, let dead dogs lie. Freaking ridiculous. Of course we don't agree with it, but what's the point of cancelling a dead actor/person? (except Hitler. That dude she be cancelled to the end of the world and people should piss on his grave every hour)
POWERDUDE
POWERDUDE - 10/30/2024, 5:44 PM
@lazlodaytona - what a wonderful response. Thank you for laying it out like this. You sir, are someone who I’m going to enjoy debating with.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/31/2024, 9:31 AM
@POWERDUDE - absolutely! That's what I like most about this site.
Yeah, there's a bunch of immature jerks that can only trash people if they disagree with someone.

I like the exchange we just had. We kinda misunderstood each other but we had a civil conversation and we're good.

We'll agree on stuff in the future and we'll disagree as well. But, you sir, are not only someone that's perfect to debate with, but I'll keep an open mind and always try to understand your perspective.
CAPTAINPINKEYE
CAPTAINPINKEYE - 10/28/2024, 4:02 PM
It’s amazing that people still bring up the Twitter stuff about Gunn.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/28/2024, 5:19 PM
@CAPTAINPINKEYE - see my response above....agree with u 100
POWERDUDE
POWERDUDE - 10/29/2024, 6:27 AM
@CAPTAINPINKEYE - it’s amazing people are ok with what he typed. See how this works?

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BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 10/28/2024, 4:18 PM
It's amazing people still bring up that people still bring up the Twitter stuff about Gunn.

🙂
Forthas
Forthas - 10/28/2024, 6:59 PM
@TheClungerine - I agree with you 100%
McMurdo
McMurdo - 10/28/2024, 7:08 PM
@Forthas - you miss Zach Snyder Superman and so your opinion is poo pudding. Love you
Forthas
Forthas - 10/28/2024, 7:09 PM
@McMurdo -

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captainwalker
captainwalker - 10/28/2024, 11:26 PM
@TheClungerine - He belongs in a wood chipper.
MisterBones
MisterBones - 10/28/2024, 4:18 PM
He’s gonna kill it
McMurdo
McMurdo - 10/28/2024, 7:08 PM
@MisterBones - I think he might end up truly dominating the role.
V
V - 10/28/2024, 4:19 PM
Micheal Rosenbaum Lex Luthor was and is still the best portrayal of Lex in film or television. His motivations, his vulnerability, the ability to make the audience believe that he could ultimately redeem himself, only to turn around and pull off something truly evil. I think he benefited from the fact that he had the time to develop over many seasons and we understood his trauma. We know James and Micheal are friends and I'm praying that this Lex Luther is modeled after Rosenbaum's take on Lex. Lex Luthor needs to be leaps and bounds developed better than Superman himself for this movie to be any good. Otherwise, Superman is just OP, Lex's genius needs to be the crux of this movie but not like BvS ... that didn't make any sense. Just make it make sense please!
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/28/2024, 5:41 PM
@V - It's funny. I'm a huge Superman guy but, "Lois and Clark and "Smallville" are two of my most hated Superman related shows ever. (Like, even below Superman III & IV)
However, Terri Hatcher and Erica Durance are my two favorite Lois Lane's ever.

I met John Shea and he's a super inspiring guy. I didn't dislike him as Lex but wasn't crazy about him either.

In 2nd place, Rosenbaum, is definitely a great Luthor (also, his father as well). However, a little-known show from 1988 to 1992 called "Superboy," and eventually "The Adventures of Superboy" had the BEST Lex ever: starting in '89, Shermon Howard was the most evil, diabolical, scientific Lex Luthor of all time from '89 to '92. Dude was straight-up evil every second on screen.

If you haven't seen Superboy with Gerard Christopher from '89 to '92, you're missing out on a great Lex Luthor.
The special effects aren't great. But, they tackled stories of Bizzaro, Metallo (in the worst suit ever), alternate realities where other Superboys are evil or one where he's become Superman already (but legally couldn't call him that).

So, I understand the Rosenbaum love because he was great, but find the Superboy series, start in season 2, and check out Sherman Howard. Diobolical is the kindest thing you could say about him.
V
V - 10/28/2024, 8:28 PM
@lazlodaytona - I was born in 89, so grew up watching superman and Louis but can't say I remember John Shea as super man. I'll definitely check out your suggestion sounds like a product of the times but characterizations done well are timeless
Deadinside
Deadinside - 10/29/2024, 9:02 AM
@V - John Shea played Lex Luthor on Lois & Clark...! ☮️🙂
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/30/2024, 10:56 AM
@V - No, John Shea was Lex in Lois & Clark.
Yeah, check it out when you can. The first season only has a few good episodes, season 2 more of good shows (plus, introducing Bizzaro....who I met and he's super nice too). Season 3 and 4 tho have about 70% great episodes.....and you wouldn't believe the random guest stars in the series (J. Phoenix when he was just a kid in season 1, Gilbert Godfrey as Nick-Nack (rip off of toy man) and several more).
Relativity
Relativity - 10/28/2024, 4:56 PM
Outside of Smallville, Clancy Brown in TAS and John Shea in Lois & Clark were amazing Lex Luthor’s.

Lex shouldn’t be goofy, there needs to be a level of arrogance about him, the Snyderverse didn’t have that, it seemed like it might have gone that way with the post credit scene though.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/28/2024, 5:44 PM
@Relativity - Clancy Brown's voice as Lex is just a 'tad' below Kevin Conroy's Batman.

Just perfect casting for those two.
CaptainFlapjaks
CaptainFlapjaks - 10/28/2024, 7:04 PM
@Relativity - im also digging the lex from superman and lois. He is truly terrifying and definitely feels like the mastermind of dc villains like he is in the comics. And just the right amount of humanity where you can see lex does want to be the one to save the world but is too much of an egomaniac to allow superman to do it too.
Biggums
Biggums - 10/29/2024, 8:19 AM
@Relativity - in hindsight, Clancy Brown could totally play a bald older lex. Possibly against an older, grayed Supes.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 10/28/2024, 5:25 PM
Gotta love how pll still show love for Smallville's version of Lex Luthor and to that i just say...
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TheOtherOn
TheOtherOn - 10/28/2024, 6:40 PM
I think he's got the chops to take over, in my opinion, the best live action Lex Luthor so far!

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