In November we told you that according to a report deadlineDC Films has already chosen the actor who will play Lex Luthor V Superman: Legacy. Well, today James Gunn himself, the film’s director, confirmed via Threads that Nicholas Hoult will play the legendary villain.
“Yes, I can finally answer. Nicholas Hoult is Lex Luthor in Superman: Legacy and I couldn’t be happier.”
James Gunn.
The director added that he has already met with the actor to talk about how they can give the character a twist from what has already been seen in other Man of Steel productions. “We went to dinner last night to celebrate and talk about how we could create a Lex who would be different from anything you’ve seen before and that you’ll never forget“
James Gunn admits he was aware of the rumors surrounding Hoult’s role in Superman: Legacy. However, he was unable to comment on the situation at the time, since negotiations were still ongoing. “But James, we’ve been hearing about this for weeks, why didn’t you tell us it was true?” Because even though we discussed it, it was only finalized a couple of days ago and I didn’t want to tell them something unsafe,” he added.
So, Superman: Legacy He already has his own triad of leading actors. We would like to remind you that participation David Corenswet as Clark KentBye Rachel Brosnahan will play Lois Lane. Obviously, other supporting players will join the cast over time.
Superman: Legacy already has its own Lex Luthor
Premiere Superman: Legacy scheduled for July 11, 2025. Therefore, its filming should begin, by all means, sometime next year.
For DC Films and Warner Bros. Superman: Legacy will be key their plans for the future. Because? Because it will begin the reconstruction of the DC Extended Universe. Led by James Gunn, mastermind Guardians of the Galaxy and a fundamental part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, hope to find a path to success that they have never found in the past. Unfortunately, DC’s recent history on the big screen has had its fair share of failures.
We can’t even imagine what a disaster this could have been for Warner if Superman: Legacy does not achieve its goals at the box office. So, once it hits the theaters, all eyes will be on it.
For now, DC fans are pinning their hopes on James Gunn’s previous work. After his successful tenure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it didn’t take him long to get DC in order. Suicide Squad And Peacemaker They revealed the director’s ability to achieve great things. In the midst of the disaster, he gave us two very entertaining productions. We hope so Superman: Legacy meet expectations…
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