Superman
Summary
The master baddie for the upcomingSupermanfilm has been unwrap . Like the DCEU before it , the newDC Universewill start with a movie for the Man of Steel . David Corenswet ’s Supermanwill take to the skies alongside multiple other DCU heroes in 2025’sSuperman . The motion-picture show is direct by DCU creative head James Gunn , and he has just revealed the answer to a major interrogative about the motion-picture show .
On Threads , James Gunnconfirmed that Nicholas Hoult ’s Lex Luthor isSuperman ’s chief villain .
While Lex Luthor has served as the villain of several Superman projection since the character reference ’s alive - action launching , there had been noupdates about the DCUSuperman ’s primary villain until now . rumor arrogate that quality like Brainiac , Mongul , Ultraman , and more would be the plastic film ’s main baddie , with Lex in a supporting role . However , the classic duel between Superman and Lex Luthor will once again be the main force out behind the DCU’sSuperman .
Superman will be the first plastic film liberate in James Gunn and Peter Safran ’s DC Universe , and the Man of Steel reboot boasts an telling cast .
How Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor Can Differ From Other Versions Of The Villain
While it would have been cool to see another villain from Superman ’s rogues gallery have their time to gleam in the DCU movie , it is hard to go improper with Lex Luthor . As Superman ’s nemesis , Lex has become one of DC ’s most iconic characters , and an actor as versatile as Hoult is set to do wonder in the office . As there have been manylive - action interpretation of Lex Luthor , there is a way forSupermanto make Hoult ’s base out .
When throw off for the purpose was first announced , Lex Luthor was name to under the code name " Apex . " In the comedian , there is a version of the character who is cognise as Apex Lex Luthor . That Lex is different from the others in the sense that he can take the combat to the Man of Steel with his own deal . Half - human , half - Martian , Apex Lex Luthor is exceptionally strong . Hoult could be playing Apex Lex Luthor in the DCU film , which would bring a raw side of the character to the big CRT screen .
Hoult even confirm he has been working out to spiel Lex Luthor . As the character ’s form has never really been a major part of him in springy - legal action , even though it was very important in many amusing Holy Writ ravel , that expression of the scoundrel could be heightened in the moving picture . Lex Luthor could also don his classic special K and purple power armour in the film , differing this Lex from other movie variant of the character as he push the Man of Steel inSuperman .
Superman: This film follows Clark Kent, a cub reporter in Metropolis, as he navigates the complexities of his dual identity, struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman.
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Superman : This picture show follows Clark Kent , a laddie newsman in Metropolis , as he navigates the complexity of his treble personal identity , struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman .
author : James Gunn / Threads
