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Superman, Lex Luthor and Nicholas Hoult

'Superman' Star Nicholas Hoult’s 3-Word Answer About Lex Luthor’s Future Says It All
During a sitdown with Total Film, Hoult and the cast were asked what they hope to see in the future for their characters, and he didn't skip a beat, giving a three-word answer fans will love. "To destroy Superman," Hoult said. Hoult's performance in Superman resulted in fans flocking to social media to show praise.
Why 'Superman' star Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor as 'alpha' cult leader
Lex Luthor steals dogs and antagonizes superheroes in "Superman," yet Nicholas Hoult's villain still finds a posse by his side for baddie shenanigans.
Despite Losing Batman and Superman, Nicholas Hoult Knew Lex Luthor Was for Him
Speaking to Hoult on the set of Superman last summer, the actor explained how even during the process of going after Batman and Superman, it was Lex Luthor that subtly called to him. “It’s no secret that I read for Matt Reeves’ movie and for this film with James and I feel very fortunate the way things [played] out,
Nicholas Hoult delivers definitive Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s Superman reboot
Hoult’s performance has been compared to Clancy Brown’s iconic voice work in Superman: The Animated Series. His Luthor is cold, intelligent, and calculating—a true mastermind. Meenan praises Hoult for delivering a villain with real menace through calm intensity, never overplaying the role.
Nicholas Hoult gets bizarre advice from previous 'Lex Luthor' before his iteration
Nosferatu star Nicholas Hoult has opened about getting an unexpected advice from previous Lex Luthor, Michael Rosenbaum.The 35-year-old played his version of the DC comic villain in the new
'Superman': Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor Draws Heath Ledger 'Dark Knight' Joker Comparisons With Best Ever Performance
I t was clear from the movie’s performance over the weekend that Superman is a winning first step for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU, but while there has been a lot of focu
How Nicholas Hoult Went From Auditioning as Superman to Playing Lex Luthor
Nicholas Hoult’s journey to becoming the iconic Lex Luthor in the upcoming Superman movie was far from the norm. Specifically, because the respected actor was initially auditioning to play the lead role in the highly anticipated film.
Nicholas Hoult Wants A Lex Luthor & Joker Team-Up in the DCU
Nicholas Hoult plays the DC Universe’s first major supervillain on the big screen with Lex Luthor, and he’s already looking ahead to potential team-ups with other bad guys. In an interview with ComicBook ahead of Superman‘s debut on July 11th,
Nicholas Hoult on Lex Luthor, Superman, and DC's New Era
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 means,
Now That People Are Seeing Superman, They Can't Get Over Nicholas Hoult As Lex Luthor: 'Up There With Heath Ledger's Joker'
Lex Luthor? When it comes to the positive takes critics have shared about James Gunn’s Superman, a considerable amount of praise has been pushed towards the ensemble cast. Lead actor David Corenswet has been praised for his winning performance as the Man of Steel but,
Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor Gets One Thing Right That Other Superman Movies Missed
Out of all the iterations of Lex Luthor in the Superman film franchise, Nicholas Hoult's version was the first to nail this aspect of the villain's character.
Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan Discuss Their Big ‘Superman’ Action Moments
It looks like Lex is playing a big, elaborate video game,” and “I’ve never seen anything like this in a superhero movie ...
Superman Actor David Corenswet Was Reportedly Paid a Lot Less than Villain Nicolas Hoult
Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor in the film, reportedly earned more than $1 million more than both Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan ...
Nicholas Hoult Recalls Auditioning for ‘Superman’ on the Same Day as David Corenswet
The 'Nosferatu' actor ended up landing the role of Lex Luthor, and the actor who landed the title role was glad he did ...
The many lives of Lex Luthor: The comic book history of Superman's arch enemy
Since his debut in 1940's Action Comics #23, Luthor has evolved from a somewhat gimmicky Golden Age bad guy into one of the ...
Nicholas Hoult’s ‘Superman’ Stylist Explains How the Actor’s Press Tour Harnessed the Power of Fashion: ‘He Is Game to Just Do It’
It’s safe to say that Nicholas Hoult has defied norms and become the intense sartorial focal point of this month’s press tour ...