Back when there were casting rumors aplenty for the upcoming DC movie Superman: Legacy, Nicholas Hoult was said to be among the finalists for bringing the Man of Steel to life in the James Gunn-written and directed reboot. Ultimately, David Corenswet was selected to play the new Superman, but that doesn’t mean Hoult’s chances of appearing in Legacy died right then and there. Word’s come in that the pieces are moving into place for him to play a key character in the next Superman movie.
According to Deadline, Gunn has selected Hoult to play Lex Luthor, one of Superman’s greatest enemies and frequently considered to be his arch-nemesis. The publication stated that “a movie star was always eyed for the role,” and that Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios wanted to snag its Luthor actor right after the SAG-AFTRA strike ended. In its own report, THR clarified that a deal with Hoult isn’t done just yet, but talks had been “in the works” before the strike began.
