"Nicholas Hoult's Transformation for Lex Luthor in James Gunn's 'Superman' Inspired by All-Star Comic"
Nicholas Hoult, who is set to play Lex Luthor in James Gunn's "Superman," revealed on the "Inside of You" podcast that he has been working out and shaving his head for the role, drawing inspiration from the "All-Star Superman" comic. He expressed admiration for Michael Rosenbaum's portrayal of Lex Luthor in "Smallville" and shared that he instantly felt connected to Gunn during the audition process. Despite his workout regimen, he doesn't expect the villain to have any shirtless scenes in the film, which is scheduled for release on July 11, 2025.