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Why Nicholas Hoult Didn’t Land Superman Role & Instead, Got Cast as Lex Luthor | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
- Nicholas Hoult takes on the role of the antagonist Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film, set to premiere on July 11, 2025, which kicks off a fresh chapter in DC’s cinematic saga.
- Hoult originally auditioned to play Superman but lost the role to David Corenswet because Gunn envisioned a less controlled actor for Superman.
- Casting decisions involved chemistry tests mixing actors for Clark Kent and Lois Lane, where Corenswet paired better with Rachel Brosnahan as the controlled Lois Lane.
- Gunn noted that most candidates were not at fault but simply did not align with his specific vision for Superman, adding that Hoult brought a greater sense of control to the role.
- Hoult accepted his casting as Lex Luthor and expressed interest in a Lex-Joker team-up in future DCU films, highlighting his new role's significance.
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James Gunn Says Nicholas Hoult Wasn’t Cast as Superman Because He’s a “More Controlled Actor” While David Corenswet Is “Loose”
James Gunn said Nicholas Hoult wasn’t cast as Superman because he’s ‘a more controlled actor’ compared to David Corenswet who is ‘loose.’
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Why Nicholas Hoult Lost Superman Role to David Corenswet: He’s a ‘More Controlled Actor’ and Had ‘Really Good’ Chemistry With Another Lois Lane
Nicholas Hoult is playing Lex Luthor in James Gunn's "Superman," but he originally auditioned for Superman. He lost the role for one reason.
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Why Nicholas Hoult Didn’t Land Superman Role & Instead, Got Cast as Lex Luthor | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Why Nicholas Hoult Didn’t Land Superman Role & Instead, Got Cast as Lex Luthor You may be surprised to learn that Nicholas Hoult, who portrays supervillain Lex Luthor in this month's new Superman film, actually auditioned for the superhero…
Superman director James Gunn talks about why he chose David Corenswet to play Superman instead of a more experienced and solid actor like Nicholas Hoult.
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