Superman
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Nicholas Hoult is officially link up theDC Universeas Lex Luthor , with James Gunn confirm the actor ’s molding forSuperman : Legacy . A new geological era is total for DC Hero and villain on the large filmdom as the DC Universe is on its way from Gunn and Peter Safran . The first movie will beSuperman : Legacywith David Corenswetstarring as the latest live - activity incarnation of the Man of Steel .
While Hoult was reported hebdomad ago to be in lecture to link theSuperman : Legacycast , it was n’t until today thatGunnfinally reassert on Instagram the role player is on display panel as the new Lex Luthor . Hoult is the late actor to be couch as Lex in live - action , joining recent star like Michael Cudlitz onSuperman & Loisand Titus Welliver onTitans .
Gunn stated,“We went out to dinner party last Nox to celebrate and discuss how we can create a Lex that will be different from anything you ’ve experience before and will never forget,“as the conductor divvy up an image of him and Hoult together . The bulwark behind Hoult and Gunn is a drift of Superman funny covers and panels , includingAction Comics#1 , which is when Superman first debuted .
Superman is the first entry in James Gunn ’s much anticipated new DCU , and here is everything we know from plaster cast to story and acquittance escort .
Superman: Legacy Cast Confirmed So Far
Beside Corenswet , Rachel Brosnahan has been tap to play Lois Lane , as she becomes the next cinematic version after Amy Adams ' in the DCEU.Superman : Legacywill also have Jimmy Olsen , with Skyler Gisondo play the iconic Daily Planet photographer . It was recently revealed that Sean Gunn may be appearing inSuperman : Legacyas Maxwell Lord , as he is at least lock in to play the character in the DC Universe . While Hoult is now confirmed to toy Lex , it is unclear if he will be the main villain ofSuperman : Legacy .
Perry White , as well as Martha and Jonathan Kent are rumour to be getting cast forSuperman : Legacy , but have yet to be confirmed .
If there are other villains showing up inSuperman : Legacy , it may not be clarify until they start filming since Gunn may desire to keep some of the other player under wrap . But with Hoult playing Lex , it will be exciting to see what he make for to the role in this franchise . Superman : Legacywill start filming in 2024 , and hopefully more word will come out as Gunn produce quick for primary photography .
Source : James Gunn / Instagram
