David Corenswet may be playing the DC Universe’s Superman, and Krypto was the undeniable scene-stealer in the latest Superman footage, but let’s not forget about the man who will be causing trouble for the Man of Steel in the upcoming DC movie: Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. Just like in so many stories told over the decades, this Luthor sees the titular protagonist as a threat and will do whatever he can do neutralize him in James Gunn’s Superman. That’s some heavy stuff, but the upside is that in the real world, Hoult has a wholesome reason for why he’s looking forward to his kids seeing him play Luthor.
You may recall that last November, Hoult revealed that he let his son shave his head before Superman began principal photography to achieve Lex Luthor’s trademark bald look. That moment was brought up when the actor spoke with Entertainment Tonight alongside Gunn, the movie’s writer and director, and Rachel Brosnahan, who plays Lois Lane. The movie is still three months away from opening on the 2025 release schedule, but Hoult is also eagerly awaiting the release of his Lex Luthor in toy form, saying:
The other day I got to see the Lex Luthor toy, and I can’t wait to buy that and gift it to them. ‘Cause then when I play, I can do the voice. I can remember all the lines. It can be fun re-enacting.
