Nicholas Hoult will play Lex Luthor in “Superman: Legacy” | News from Mexico

THE ANGELS.- “Superman: Legacy” It is one of the most anticipated and important films of DC Comics in recent years, as it is supposed to be a reboot of the superhero film franchise, so confirmations of the new cast of actors and actresses emerge from time to time.

Following the announcement that David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan will play Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane, respectively, the next major announcement that remained was that of the evil businessman from Metropólis, Lex Luthor.

Thus, today was the day that DC Comics, through Deadline, finally announced that it will be none other than Nicholas Hoult the right one to play Superman’s nemesis.

The choice, despite having been received favorably by fans, is quite curious, since it was previously revealed that The British actor was one of the finalists to play the man of steelbut Corenswet was victorious.

Everything seems to indicate that the casting directors would have seen Hoult’s evil potential, since they decided not to discard his talent and give him a different opportunity in the next film. James Gunn.

This is not the first time that Nicholas Hoult will be part of a superhero film, as he is recognized for having played Beast in the latest movies ‘X Men’when they still belonged to Fox.