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Nicholas Hoult Talks Ruthless Lex Luthor in Superman: Legacy

19-12-2024

Nicholas Hoult will play Lex Luthor in James Gunn's "Superman: Legacy". He says the character must be ruthless to stand up against a superhero like Superman.

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Hoult said at Superman trailer premiere: "He’s smart and ruthless... even though you perhaps don’t agree with his process, there’s an element where you can understand where he’s coming from."

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Hoult aims to show Lex as someone who believes his ideology is better for humanity, even if his methods are questionable.

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Director James Gunn wants this Lex to stand out: "We can create a Lex that will be different from anything you’ve seen before and will never forget," Gunn said when confirming Hoult’s casting in November 2023.

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"Superman: Legacy" stars David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Fans will also see other DC heroes like Mister Terrific, Green Lantern, and Hawkgirl.

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"Superman: Legacy" hits theaters on July 11, 2025, launching a new era for DC Studios under James Gunn and Peter Safran.

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