Nicholas Hoult’s Heartwarming Reason for Kids to See Him as Lex Luthor!

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David Corenswet could be portraying Superman in the DC Universe, while Krypto was the clear standout in recent Superman footage, but it’s important not to overlook Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in the upcoming DC film. Similar to numerous tales spanning decades, this Luthor views the main character as a menace and will go to great lengths to counteract him in James Gunn’s Superman. It’s some weighty material, but on the bright side, Hoult shares a heartwarming motivation for his excitement about his children watching him play Luthor in real life.

Back in November of last year, it was disclosed that before the main filming of Superman started, Hoult allowed his son to shave his head in order to embody Lex Luthor’s iconic bald appearance. This anecdote resurfaced during a conversation with Entertainment Tonight involving Gunn, the movie’s writer and director, as well as Rachel Brosnahan, who portrays Lois Lane. Despite the film being three months from its scheduled release in 2025, Hoult is equally excited for the debut of his Lex Luthor action figure, expressing anticipation.

A few days ago, I had a chance to view the Lex Luthor action figure, and I’m really looking forward to purchasing it as a gift. Since I’ll own it, I can mimic his voice during playtime. Plus, I won’t forget all the famous lines. It promises to be an enjoyable experience reenacting scenes with it!

Marketing efforts for kid-friendly blockbusters such as Superman often commence a few months prior to the film’s release, so it wouldn’t shock me if DC movie-related toys become available for purchase within this month or May. What’s even more intriguing is that Nicholas Hoult has already been brainstorming ways to enjoy these toys with his kids. If they approve of him playing Lex Luthor, he might even recite Superman lines spontaneously – a unique experience not many can claim!

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Previously during the interview, Hoult expressed his eagerness for his son specifically to watch Superman. This film stands out in his filmography as a more suitable choice compared to action-packed movies like Mad Max: Fury Road, Renfield, and Nosferatu. To put it another way, he finds it fitting that Superman is a less intense option for his child’s viewing pleasure.

Among the things that I’m really looking forward to is the fact that this movie will be a delight for him to watch. There were some truly enchanting moments during filming. Witnessing the visuals that James [Gunn] drew inspiration from in the comics and seeing them manifest on screen was an incredible experience. I can hardly wait to show those magical scenes to him.

In a twist of roles, Nicholas Hoult takes on his second superhero film character, this time as Lex Luthor, following his portrayal of Hank McCoy (Beast) in the X-Men movies set during the First Class era. The details about Luthor’s schemes in the upcoming Superman movie are still veiled in secrecy; however, it’s clear that he will be supported by Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher and Terence Rosemore as Otis. Additionally, notable characters set to appear in Superman include Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner (who reappears in Lanterns), Edi Gathege as Mister Terrific, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, and Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.

The movie featuring Superman debuts in theaters on May 11th, and it won’t be long before you can purchase related toys. Unfortunately, if you get the Lex Luthor action figure, you’ll have to imagine him speaking, as Nicholas Hoult doesn’t make visits for Superman playtime.

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2025-04-05 01:09