Actor Nicholas Hoult recently shared some interesting insights during an interview on a podcast, shedding light on his upcoming role as Lex Luthor in James Gunn's new Superman film. Hoult, who is set to star as Luthor, engaged in a conversation with Michael Rosenbaum, who portrayed the character in the TV series Smallville.
During the podcast, Hoult revealed that Rosenbaum was the first actor he saw playing Lex Luthor. He expressed admiration for Rosenbaum's performance and described it as the best portrayal of the character. The two actors discussed their shared association with the iconic Superman villain, with Hoult expressing his initial concerns about meeting Rosenbaum due to superstitions.
Hoult reminisced about watching Smallville as a child, where he first encountered the characters of Clark Kent and Lex Luthor portrayed by Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum, respectively. The actor also shared a humorous moment with Rosenbaum, who jokingly offered to shave his head for the role of Lex Luthor.
Having previously shaved his head for a role in Mad Max: Fury Road, Hoult confirmed that he would not be using a bald cap for his portrayal of Lex Luthor. The actor is set to begin filming for the Superman movie at the end of March, with a scheduled release date of July 11, 2025.
The excitement surrounding Hoult's portrayal of Lex Luthor in the upcoming Superman film has been building, especially after a photo shared by James Gunn featuring the cast members gathered for the first table read. Fans can look forward to seeing Hoult bring the iconic character to life on the big screen in the highly anticipated superhero movie.
