Actor Nicholas Hoult recently shared some interesting insights during an interview on a podcast, shedding light on his upcoming role as Lex Luthor in James Gunn's new Superman film. Hoult, who is set to star as Luthor, engaged in a conversation with Michael Rosenbaum, who portrayed the character in the TV series Smallville.
During the podcast, Hoult revealed that Rosenbaum was the first actor he saw playing Lex Luthor. He expressed admiration for Rosenbaum's performance and described it as the best portrayal of the character. The two actors discussed their shared association with the iconic Superman villain, with Hoult expressing his initial concerns about meeting Rosenbaum due to superstitions.