Superman
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Nicholas Hoult will recreate Lex Luthor in James Gunn’sSuperman — formerly calledSuperman : Legacy — and his a la mode reveal ready aDC Universetheory for his character ’s theatrical role in the film way more likely . Henry Cavill played Superman in the DCEU ; however , the actor is now out as the Man of Steel , with conductor James Gunn choosing David Corenswet to lead thecast of the DCU’sSuperman . Hoult will play Lex Luthor opposite Corenswet ’s Superman , with the actor having the dramatic attainment to fetch one of the most iconic baddie in DC Comics to life .
The DC movie has already start up film to make good on its scheduled July 11 , 2025 , release date . Gunn has not revealed many directdetails aboutSuperman ’s storyor how Lex Luthor will fit into the film . However , the fact that the picture willfeature multiple champion beyond just Superman — include the Green Lantern Guy Gardner , Mr. Terrific , Hawkgirl , and Metamorpho — means Lex Luthor and other villains will have to be at the top of their game , and Hoult might have bring out how he will do it .
David Corenswet has formally been cast as Clark Kent in the DCU ’s Superman : Legacy , leading many to inquire about his calling up to this point .
Nicholas Hoult Is Working Out For Lex Luthor
Lex’s Physicality Is Not Something The Movies Have Explored
Hoult recently spoke to another live - action at law Lex Luthor actor — Smallville ’s Michael Rosenbaum — on theInside of You with Michael Rosenbaumpodcast . During their conversation , Hoult said thatSmallvillewas the first time he saw portrayals of Clark Kent and Lex Luthor . TheDCU role player revealed that he is working out to play Lex Luthor , tell , " I have been working out . No , you know what , there ’s that bit in All - Star Superman where he talk about his muscles being real and like hard piece of work and all that . I kind of take away that as a little bit of like fuel for the fire . "
In " All - Star Superman , " Lex Luthor shows Clark Kent the pridefulness he has in maintaining his body in top human condition because he worked heavily to achieve his impressive image while Superman got his from his genetics .
While Lex Luthor has appear in several Superman movies and series over the years , there has never been a focus on making him look physically imposingin them , which has happened in the comics and some animated projects . Based on Hoult ’s words , DC ’s young Superman movie could crack that Lex Luthor trend . The film so far have presented a calm and amass Lex , or perhaps a more industrious Luthor like Jesse Eisenberg ’s case in the DCEU , but all version of the character were a period of play on his brainiac intellect and the dodge that hail from it .
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The DCU could go for a similar muscular frame as Lex Luthor had inSuperman : The Animated Seriesand both Justice League animated shows . Hoult ’s credit of " All - Star Superman " is important . While the actor could have only used the DC Comics history as a motivation for bulge up for Lex , Gunn has already revealed that specific write up was an inspiration for the Superman reboot . In " All - Star Superman , " Lex Luthor shows Clark Kent the pride he has in hold his body in peak human condition because he lick hard to achieve his telling figure while Superman got his from his genetic science .
“Apex” Superman Casting Report Connects To Lex Luthor In DC Comics
Lex Luthor Has Been A Physical Threat To Superman In DC Comics
In DC Comics , there is a reading of Superman ’s nemesis that is known as Apex Lex Luthor . What separate that Lex from other interlingual rendition of the fictitious character across the DC multiverse is that the Apex Luthor can rival Superman both intellectually and physically . Reborn in a trunk that was half - human and half - Martian by the goddess Perpetua — who would make mother wit as part of the DCU ’s Chapter One , entitle " Gods and Monsters " — Lex continued to have his brainiac intellect while also induce all the strong-arm abilities that come from his new Martian physiology , wield mystical powers , and travel the multiverse .
Is Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor Superman’s Real Villain?
James Gunn Has Yet To Make That Clear
Many villains are rumored for 2025’sSuperman , though Gunn has yet to confirm who will actually go up against Corenswet ’s Clark Kent . While Hoult will play Lex Luthor in the motion-picture show , there is a chance that the character will represent more of a supporting part , setting him up for other visual aspect throughout the DCU . Another DC character could then take on the chief villain function in a Superman movie this time around . Interestingly , one of the possible villains for Gunn ’s Superman reboot should be part of an upcoming DC Universe film , which make reports of the case ’s role raise eyebrows .
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