‘Superman: Legacy’: Nicholas Hoult Will Play Lex Luther For Director James Gunn

There’s an interesting development in the James Gunn and Peter Safran co-run DC Studios. Gunn’s “Superman Legacy” is set to shoot soon and debut in the summer of 2025, and a new actor has been cast in the DC Universe but could be saved for later.

Sean Gunn has a new role on his slate!

EXCLUSIVE: We understand that Guardians of the Galaxy alum Sean Gunn is set to take on the role of evil businessman Maxwell Lord in the new DC Universe that’s being overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Whiplash Oscar winner J.K. Simmons has joined the cast of Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 at Warner Bros.

James Gunn and Peter Safran are in the middle of overhauling the DC Universe with Superman Legacy and The Brave and the Bold two of the most high-profile projects in the works.

Nosferatu, alongside some first images.Bill Skarsgård is set to play the titular vampire in the upcoming gothic horror, which is the second remake of the 1922 German silent film of the same name, following Werner Herzog’s 1979 movie Nosferatu The Vampyre.Other cast members include Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Willem Dafoe, Simon McBurney and Ralph Ineson.On Tuesday (November 28), it was announced that Eggers’ Nosferatu will be released on December 25, 2024 in the US, with a UK release date yet to be announced.After the first images from the film arrived last week, some fans are already preparing themselves for a spooky festive season next year. In response to the release date, one X user wrote: “Might be the best Christmas ever.”Another added: “The Nosferatu trailer is likely around the corner and I can’t wait.

Though it’s clear that Zack Snyder’s filmmaking interests, as of late, have brought him to the stars for his “Rebel Moon” franchise, the man really did generate a cult-like following thanks to his DC superhero films. In fact, to this day, there is still a legion of devotees posting on social media, begging Warner Bros.

Focus Features‘ second movie with filmmaker Robert Eggers, Nosferatu, will be hitting cinemas on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024.

Skyler Gisondo and Sara Sampaio are the latest stars to join the cast of the upcoming DC reboot movie Superman: Legacy, to be directed by James Gunn.

Typically, I’m not the type of comic book nerd who sits there and says, “The actors in the films must look like the comics! Waaaaahhhhhh!” But holy shit, when a filmmaker nails a casting on seemingly all fronts, like what James Gunn has done for Jimmy Olsen in “Superman: Legacy,” he deserves a commendation.  READ MORE: ‘Superman: Legacy’: Nicholas Hoult Will Play Lex Luther For Director James Gunn According to THR, James Gunn has brought on Skyler Gisondo to star as Jimmy Olsen in the forthcoming “Superman: Legacy.” You probably know Gisondo from roles in films such as “Booksmart” and “Vacation.” He’s also part of “The Righteous Gemstones.” He is one of the best young actors working today, who can play that “awe-shucks” kid and come off as sincere.

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros has set Sara Sampaio (At Midnight) for the role of Eve Teschmacher in Superman: Legacy, Deadline can exclusively reveal.

Renfield and The Great star Nicholas Hoult has reportedly been tapped to star as Lex Luthor in James Gunn‘s Superman: Legacy.According to a report from Deadline Hollywood, Hoult – who has also starred in films like The Menu and Mad Max: Fury Road – has been confirmed to play the supervillain in Gunn’s upcoming superhero film.Deadline reports that Hoult had been in talks with DC prior to the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike. Hoult is now the latest actor to be attached to the upcoming Superman film.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer James Gunn has found his Lex Luthor. Nicholas Hoult will play the Man of Steel’s arch nemesis in “Superman: Legacy,” completing the core cast for the superhero reboot, with David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan already set to play Clark Kent and Lois Lane.

EXCLUSIVE: We hear thatJames Gunn has found his Lex Luthor in British actor Nicholas Hoult, several sources tell us.

The new Superman movie has found its Lex Luthor!

The cast of the upcoming Superman: Legacy film is shaping up with the new addition of María Gabriela de Faíra!

As promised by DC Studios co-head James Gunn, the strikes did not delay his next directorial effort, “Superman: Legacy,” due in summer 2025, and the film is moving ahead. There are two pieces of news delivered this week.

EXCLUSIVE: María Gabriela de Faría, the Venezuelanactress best known for roles in Fox comedies Animal Control and The Moodys, has landed a breakout part on the film side, joining the cast of James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy.

James Gunn has confirmed that Ana Nogueira will be the writer taking Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow to the big screen.

Superman film.Speaking to GQ for a feature interview, the 26-year-old actor was asked if there was a chance to see him in a superhero film in the coming years. “Not particularly, no.