James Gunn’s DC Universe has found its Lex Luthor by adding a talented actor to the Superman: Legacy cast.
According to Deadline, Gunn has cast Renfield and The Menu star Nicholas Hoult as the iconic villain Superman. Hoult was previously up for the role of Clark Kent/Superman, which went to David Corenswet. This is not his first foray into superhero films, as he played Beast in a series of X-Men films.
What is Superman: Legacy about?
“Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “A symbol of truth, justice and the American way, driven by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.”
The title role in Superman: Legacy is played by David Corenswet (Pearl, The Politician), and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane. The film is slated to release on July 11, 2025.
