Superman: Legacy

Report: Nicholas Hoult Is Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy

Nicholas Hoult has reportedly been cast as Lex Luthor in Superman: Legacy.

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5 months ago

November 20, 2023

Deadline is reporting that Lex Luthor has been found for the upcoming Superman: Legacy film from director/producer James Gunn – and it’s Nicholas Hoult.

Hoult had long been rumored as being an actor that was considered for a role in the project, and now, apparently it’s true. This isn’t his first comic book inspired role – he was previously The Beast in a few X-Men films – but this is certainly bound to be his largest one. Hoult has some big bald caps to fill – previous Luthors have included such great actors as Gene Hackman, Michael Rosenbaum, and Jon Cryer.

Superman: Legacy is scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025. The film will star David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.

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Superman 2025: Neva Howell To Play Martha Kent

Neva Howell will be playing Martha Kent in James Gunn’s 2025 Superman movie.

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1 week ago

April 17, 2024

Craig Byrne

Adding to the recent casting announcement of Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent comes another scoop from TheWrap that Clark’s adoptive mother Martha Kent will be played by Neva Howell in James Gunn’s Superman.

Howell’s previous credits include playing a “Farmer Lady” in a Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie, which should prepare her well for playing the agricultural matriarch. Other credits for Mrs. Howell include an extensive role on Beckinfield.

The new Superman film from director James Gunn is due to be released in theaters July 11, 2025; the film will star David Corenswet as Clark/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The movie is currently filming as we speak.

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Pruitt Taylor Vince is Jonathan Kent in James Gunn’s Superman

Pruitt Taylor Vince has landed the role of Jonathan “Pa” Kent in the 2025 Superman movie from director James Gunn.

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2 weeks ago

April 16, 2024

Craig Byrne

James Gunn’a 2025 Superman film has found its Jonathan “Pa” Kent, according to a report from The Wrap.

Pruitt Taylor Vince (Heroes Reborn, Stranger Things, Murder One) has landed the role as Clark Kent’s adoptive father on Earth. No word yet on who will be playing Martha… why did we say that name?

The new Superman film is due in theaters July 11, 2025. The movie stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. Other DC characters appearing in the film include Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Green Lantern Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), The Engineer (Maria Gabriela de Faria), and Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan).

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Lex Luthor x2: Michael Rosenbaum Interviews Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult visited Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum today for a conversation between two Lex Luthors.

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2 months ago

March 5, 2024

Craig Byrne

There is a very special episode of Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum today as Michael’s guest this week is Nicholas Hoult who will be playing Lex Luthor in the 2025 Superman film. They talk about the role of “the greatest criminal mind of our time” and Nicholas reveals who was the first Lex that he ever saw… and yep, it’s the same guy as our favorite. There’s even a comparing of notes about head-shaving and the audition process, and Michael enthusiastically cheered Hoult on.

Nicholas Hoult also asked Rosenbaum about his approach to Lex. “There’s a lot of things I related to the character,” Michael said, pointing to his own childhood. He also noted that Lex was “calm and collected” but “intense” when you crossed him. It’s a very complex character and Hoult will surely succeed like Michael did. You can watch the interview below.