In the latest development surrounding James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy, it’s reported by The Hollywood Reporter that British actor Nicholas Hoult (Max Max: Fury Road, X-Men) is in talks to portray the iconic villain Lex Luthor. While no official announcement has been made, sources suggest that the deal is likely to be finalized.
Hoult had previously been associated with the audition for Superman, but Gunn apparently saw him as a fitting choice for the nefarious Lex Luthor. The casting decision aligns with a list of potential candidates that included Alexander Skarsgård, Bill Skarsgård, and Daniel Craig.
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The specifics of Luthor’s role in Superman: Legacy remain undisclosed, but there are rumors that Brainiac might be the primary antagonist in the reboot. Whether Luthor’s character will be portrayed with hair or bald is yet to be revealed.
Superman: Legacy narrates Superman’s journey as he grapples with his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing in Smallville, Kansas. David Corenswet takes on the role of Superman (Clark Kent), and Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane. The ensemble cast also includes Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Anthony Carrigan, Gabriela de Faría, and rumored additions like Skyler Gisondo and Kurt Russell.
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Hoult joins Gene Hackman, Kevin Spacey, and Jesse Eisenberg who have portrayed the iconic villain on film and Jon Cryer, Michael Rosenbaum, Michael Cudlitz, Clancy Brown, John Shea and Titus Welliver on TV.
The film is scheduled for release on July 11, 2025, and promises to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved superhero’s narrative.
