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James Gunn says Lex Luthor created one of Superman's strangest characters when he was 12, and I really wish their backstory was in the movie
"He didn't come out so well, but he just might be the only one in the world Lex has any true sentiment for, as evidenced by the photo on his desk. Our Mr. Handsome was portrayed by the wonderful Trevor Newlin," Gunn added.
SUPERMAN’s James Gunn Shares His Love and the Backstory For Lex Luthor’s Creation Mr. Handsome
James Gunn shared his love and the strange backstory for Superman's Mr. Handsome, Lex Luthor's creation the evil genius still adores.
Bradley Cooper Had Talks With James Gunn About 'Superman' Role as Lex Luthor
Y ou’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who’s seen the new Superman movie and had many, if any, negative feedback about the performance Nicholas Hoult gave as Lex Luthor. Looking back, Hoult was essentially the perfect actor to cast in the pivotal role, and is primed to be a key piece of potential sequels to Superman.
James Gunn Addresses Whether Lex Luthor Will Ever Don His Warsuit In The DCU After That Superman Easter Egg
Lex Luthor’s iconic DC Comics war suit has been teased by James Gunn after the filmmaker pointed to a specific DCU Easter egg found in Superman.
James Gunn confirms he considered Bradley Cooper for Lex Luthor in Superman before casting Nicholas Hoult
He might not have become the ideal father figure from beyond the stars in Superman, but James Gunn revealed that he initially considered Bradley Cooper for the much more sinister role of Lex Luthor when planning his latest film.
James Gunn reveals his original plan behind Lex Luthor's casting in 'Superman'
Superman director James Gunn has shared a rare insight about the all-new superhero movie starring David Corenswet. It turns out that Nicholas Hoult, who played DC villain Lext Luthor, was not
James Gunn Shares Behind-the-Scenes Video of SUPERMAN Flying Scene
Superman director James Gunn shares a video from last summer, when he shot David Corenswet flying away from his Fortress of Solitude.
Superman Fans Rejoice as James Gunn Shares Backstory About Lex Luthor's Ties to Mr. Handsome
Viewers took a liking to Mr. Handsome when he first appeared as Lex Luthor’s personal, pocket-dimension chauffeur a good chunk of the way into the film. He’s a grey, fleshy cr
James Gunn Shares The Backstory Behind The Freakiest Character In Superman, And It's Actually Surprisingly Sweet
Now that his movie is out, Gunn has been able to speak freely about it contents. Over on threads the filmmaker spoke about a small but memorable character: Mr. Handsome aka the creature that drove Lex around his pocket universe.

What’s the Deal With That Freaky Bald Creature in ‘Superman’?

James Gunn explains what's up with Lex Luthor's bizarre henchman Mr. Handsome—and we only have more questions.
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With the New Lex Luthor, James Gunn’s Superman Unlocks the ... - IGN

If there’s one trait of Lex Luthor’s that even your average person on the street would know, it’s that he hates Superman with every fiber of his being (and that he uses his brains to fight him).
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James Gunn Tries To Explain His Controversial Lex Luthor ... - CINEMABLEND

James Gunn was a guest on Michael Rosenbaum’s YouTube show Inside of You, and opened up about the possible interpretation of Superman’s chief nemesis, Lex Luthor. It makes sense because ...
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James Gunn Says Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor Will Be "Different"

James Gunn took a moment to confirm that Nicholas Hoult will, in fact, be playing Lex Luthor in Superman: Legacy and gave a bit of insight into what fans can expect from his take on the ...
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James Gunn promises 'imposing' Lex Luthor in Superman

James Gunn has promised Lex Luthor will be an "imposing" villain in 'Superman'. The 58-year-old director has promised his upcoming superhero blockbuster ...
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James Gunn Confirmed Superman: Legacy’s Lex Luthor, And It’s An A+ ...

After much speculation, James Gunn has revealed who Superman: Legacy's villain Lex Luthor will be. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.