The announcement of James Gunn’s upcoming movie Superman: Legacy, with David Corenswet enjoying the titular superhero, has induced a stir amongst DC followers. Nonetheless, there was a lot hypothesis about who will play the villainous Lex Luthor. Excitingly, James has now revealed that Nicholas Hoult, recognized for his function in The Nice, will convey the character of Lex Luthor to life. James made the announcement in an Instagram publish.

Sharing an image of himself with Nicholas Hoult, James wrote, “Sure, lastly I can reply, @nicholashoult is Lex Luthor in #SupermanLegacy and I couldn’t be happier. We went out to dinner final night time to have fun and talk about how we are able to create a Lex that shall be completely different from something you’ve seen earlier than and can always remember. ‘However, James, we heard this weeks in the past, why didn’t you inform us it was true?’ As a result of, though we have been discussing it, it wasn’t closing till a pair days in the past and I don’t wish to let you know all one thing that isn’t sure. Anyway, right here’s to Lex (and Nicholas!), considered one of my very favourite characters within the DCU.”

Within the image, James Gunn and Nicholas Hoult have been seen posing along with huge smiles. Nicholas was sporting a black T-shirt below a black denim jacket and a cap. In distinction, James was wearing a brown T-shirt and an identical jacket, together with a pair of glasses.

Along with David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult, Superman: Legacy options Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced, and Rachel Brosnahan in vital roles. The film will concentrate on Clark Kent aka Superman throughout his early years as a journalist on the Day by day Planet and as Metropolis’ rising superhero. Superman: Legacy is scheduled to launch on July 11, 2025.

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