British actor Nicholas Hoult has been cast as the iconic villain Lex Luthor in the upcoming Warner Bros. film directed by James Gunn, Superman: Legacy. According to expirationmultiple sources have confirmed this development, adding another high-profile name to the cast of the DC film.
Gunn, famous for his work in films Guardians of the Galaxy AND The suicide squad, had already revealed its choices for the titular hero and Lois Lane, with newcomer David Corenswet as Superman and Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan as the reporter. However, the studio found it necessary to conduct a thorough casting process for the crucial role of Lex Luthor following the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Nicholas Hoult, already on good terms with Warner Bros. thanks to his participation Juror n.2 by Clint Eastwood and his starring role in the 2015 blockbuster Mad Max: Road Fury, has now become the chosen one to bring Superman’s infamous antagonist to life. AS Mad Max It grossed over $380 million globally in 2015, and Hoult’s inclusion is a testament to his box office appeal and acting chops.
This latest addition follows in the footsteps of heavyweights such as Gene Hackman, Kevin Spacey and Jesse Eisenberg, who previously played Lex Luthor in Warner Bros.’ Superman franchise. Venezuelan actress María Gabriela de Faría has also been confirmed in the cast , playing the villain The Engineer.
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