The new DC Comics Cinematic Universe, the backbone of Warner Bros. Discovery's business, will kick off with Superman: Legacy, a film written and directed by James Gunn. The production already has its leads in the roles of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, but who will play the villain Lex Luthor? We now have the answer.
Who will play Lex Luthor in Superman: Legacy?
According to an exclusive report from Deadline, Superman: Legacy has already found its Lex Luthor, and it is the British actor Nicholas Hoult. The information comes from internal and verified sources that assure the actor and the production are in the negotiation phase for him to take on the role of the villain. Nicholas Hoult is known for his role as the boy Marcus Brewer in the Hugh Grant-starring film About a Boy and also for his role as Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Regarding superhero cinema, Nicholas Hoult is also recognized for portraying Hank | Beast in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Who are the main actors in Superman: Legacy, and when is it releasing?
Apparently, the production of Superman: Legacy, led by James Gunn, had Nicholas Hoult in mind, as once the writer and actor strike in Hollywood ended, casting for the villain role took place immediately, and everything indicates that he is the chosen one.
In case you didn't know, Henry Cavill's era came to an end when James Gunn was announced as the creative in charge of the DC Comics Cinematic Universe. In Superman: Legacy, the role of Clark Kent will be played by David Corenswet, while Lois Lane will be portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan.
As of now, Superman: Legacy is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2025.
In related news, recent days have seen the unveiling of new previews, along with the release date for the controversial Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Rocksteady's new game. The presentation divided opinions as it is a live-service game, departing from what the studio did with the magnificent Batman: Arkham trilogy.
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