Nicholas Hoult, who will play Lex Luthor in Superman (2025), is set to be part of the DC Universe reboot under director James Gunn, who is known for his ability to create new worlds with a clear direction and creativity. In a new interview, Hoult talked about his experience working on the set of Superman and how he approached playing Lex Luthor, one of the most iconic villains in the DC Universe.
Hoult’s portrayal of Lex Luthor represents an evolution for the actor, who has played a variety of roles in films like The Favourite, X-Men and The Menu. The role of Lex Luthor will allow him to showcase the complexities of Superman’s ambition, coldness and obsession with power, while also reflecting the darker side of being human and struggling with his own inner feelings.
Hoult said he was excited to work with James Gunn, a director who has a clear vision for making the character deep and interesting. He also praised the way James Gunn often creates an environment where actors can experiment and develop their roles during filming, which is why Holt is confident that his work will be different from his previous portrayals of Lex Luthor.
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James Gunn’s DC: What’s in store for the new era after Superman?
Following the release of Superman in 2025, which will be one of the major films that pave the way for a new DC Universe, James Gunn, as director and co-CEO of DC Studios, has set his sights on creating a new era of creative and human storytelling for the superhero universe. In an interview with Deadline, Holt talked about his experience working with Gunn and taking on challenging and interesting projects in the DC Universe.
After Superman, the film will be the beginning of a new DC Universe that will feature both new characters that have never been seen before in a film, as well as new reboots. For example, Lex Luthor will be reimagined by Holt, with the potential to give the character more depth and complexity, while still maintaining the identity that fans know so well.
The DC Universe reboot under James Gunn is likely to focus on creating a more narrative-driven world. And not just focusing on the fight between superheroes and villains, but also allowing the characters to develop and create meaningful relationships, under a different direction from the original universe. We will have to wait and see how the story develops in the future, but one thing is for sure, this reboot will focus on creating characters with more depth.
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James Gunn hopes to create movies and series that will not only appeal to superhero fans, but also general audiences who may not have followed DC before, with a different storytelling approach and the development of the world in the vast universe.
Source: Deadline