Nicholas Hoult (b. December 7, 1989) is British actor who will portray Lex Luthor in the DC Universe, beginning with Superman.[1]
Professional History
Nicholas Hoult is a British character actor, whose career has spanned mainstream blockbusters and independent films. In the mainstream, he is perhaps best recognized for his roles as the Beast in the X-Men film series and Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road. He also portrayed Robert Harley in The Favourite, Peter III on The Great, and Tyler in The Menu.
In 2023, Hoult auditioned for the role of Superman in James Gunn's Superman, the first film in the new DC Universe, before the role went to David Corenswet.[2] He ended up landing the part of Lex Luthor instead, and is currently in the midst of shooting the film, set to release in June 2025.