Saikiran Uppuluri
Saikiran Uppuluri
Director James Gunn’s highly anticipated new Superman film “Superman: Legacy” has added several new high-profile cast members. Gunn has teased that Legacy will lay the groundwork for a revamped DC cinematic universe. While the storyline is still vague, Gunn has confirmed that the film will focus on the origins of Superman/Clark Kent and his relationship with Lois Lane, played by Rachel Brosnahan.
The biggest casting update is that Nicholas Hoult has signed on to join the film as none other than Superman’s infamous nemesis, Lex Luthor. Hoult has some big shoes to fill, as Lex Luthor has previously been portrayed by the likes of Gene Hackman, Kevin Spacey, and Jesse Eisenberg. His previous experience playing Beast in the X-Men franchise shows he’s no stranger to getting into the mindset of a comic book character. Seeing him offer a fresh take on Superman’s archrival will be exciting.
While plot specifics remain tightly under wraps, Gunn has clarified that “Superman: Legacy” will kick off a slate of future films and shows all connected in a new DC universe. So, Hoult’s Luthor may end up becoming a pivotal recurring figure. Whether friend or foe, fans will be eager to see how his version of Lex Luthor gets introduced into this developing superhero mythology.
