When it comes to the positive takes critics have shared about James Gunn’s Superman, a considerable amount of praise has been pushed towards the ensemble cast. Lead actor David Corenswet has been praised for his winning performance as the Man of Steel but, of course, a hero is only as great as his villain. In this case, Nicholas Hoult plays the Big Bad, Lex Luthor, and he certainly puts on a performance. Fans seem to be pleased with Hoult’s work as well, based on the enthusiastic responses they’ve shared since seeing the film.
Stepping into the shoes of a legendary character is no easy task for an actor, and that’s especially the case when it comes to a superhero movie. Lex Luthor is just as famous as his heroic nemesis, and Nicholas Hoult brings him to stunning life in the recently released Superman. Fans who’ve been posting to X seem to feel the same way that I do, and one user made a particular bold assertion while praising Hoult’s work:
