James Gunn’s “Superman” is flying into theaters this month with David Corenswet in the title role and Nicholas Hoult as the villainous Lex Luthor. But that wasn’t the role Hoult auditioned for. The “Nosferatu” and “X-Men” star originally sought the role of Superman but lost out to Corenswet in auditions. Why? Gunn opened up about […]

Why Nicholas Hoult Lost Superman Role to David Corenswet: He’s a ‘More Controlled Actor’ and Had ‘Really Good’ Chemistry With Another Lois Lane
Jul 3, 2025 | 9:39 AM