Overview
- Nicholas Hoult has been cast as Lex Luthor in the upcoming film 'Superman: Legacy', directed by James Gunn.
- Former Lex Luthor actor Jon Cryer has publicly expressed his support for Hoult's casting.
- Before settling on Hoult, Gunn reportedly considered Bradley Cooper for the role of Lex Luthor.
- Hoult was previously in talks to play the titular character in 'The Batman' and Clark Kent in 'Superman: Legacy', but lost both roles to Robert Pattinson and David Corenswet respectively.
- The film 'Superman: Legacy' is scheduled to open in theaters on July 11, 2025.