When taking on a timeless role like Lex Luthor for James Gunn’s Superman movie, it helps to get advice from actors who’ve been in the villainous role before. Batman V. Superman ’s Lex Luthor’s Jesse ...

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hoult recalled that he watched Smallville during his youth, adding that he received advice from Michael Rosenbaum - the actor who played Luthor in the show - ...

Fans of the long-time CW series remember Michael's character Lex being bald, but the actor recently sported a full head of ...

Hoult plans to go back on Rosenbaum's podcast after both of them get the chance to see the finished Superman movie. "The beautiful thing he said was, 'You've got this. Go have fun,'" Hoult continues.

In James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe, Hoult brings a sharp, layered take to one of DC’s original super-villains, Lex Luthor. He’s obsessive, determined, relentless, and ruthless—willing to use any ...

'Smallville' Star Makes Bold Statement About 'Superman' Actor David Corenswet originally appeared on Parade. Actor Michael Rosenbaum, who famously played Lex Luthor on the series Smallville, is ...

We can confidently say that James Gunn’s Superman has one of the all-time great live-action Lex Luthors in Nicholas Hoult. But what most moviegoers probably didn’t know is that there’s actually a ...

Nicholas Hoult‘s performance as Lex Luthor in Superman has received significant praise from fans. The newly released DC Universe film marks the English actor’s second time playing an iconic ...

As for Hoult, he connected with Smallville 's Michael Rosenbaum. "Honestly, he was so kind and encouraging, and he really gave me a freedom and a confidence and a support that felt really lovely ...

Smallville alum Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor, friend-turned-foe of Tom Welling’s Clark Kent on the 2001 WB/CW Superman prequel TV series, briefly appears in Superman, making a cameo ...

Superman star Nicholas Hoult has revealed that he was given some "very kind" advice prior to playing Lex Luthor.