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Nicholas Hoult Cast as Lex Luthor in Superman Reboot

6/3/2025

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Nicholas Hoult is set to take on the iconic role of Lex Luthor in James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman film, channeling the essence of legends like Gene Hackman and Michael Rosenbaum. Slated for a July 11, 2025 release, the film stars David Corenswet as Superman and comes with a hefty $225 million budget, aiming to soar past $500 million at the box office to break even.

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Nicholas Hoult is set to take on the iconic role of Lex Luthor in James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman film, channeling the essence of legends like Gene Hackman and Michael Rosenbaum. Slated for a July 11, 2025 release, the film stars David Corenswet as Superman and comes with a hefty $225 million budget, aiming to soar past $500 million at the box office to break even.