“The Nice” star Nicolas Hoult will reportedly essay the position of Superman’s arch nemesis in Superman: Legacy, to be directed by James Gunn.
If the deal is signed, Hoult will be part of beforehand introduced solid members David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan set to play Superman/ Clark Kent and Lois Lane, respectively, within the reboot based mostly on the favored DC character.
Based on leisure web site Selection, Hoult was one of many actors who was reportedly within the operating for the titular position.
Gunn additionally confirmed that Maria Gabriela de Faria was lately solid as one other villain, the Engineer, following the tip of the actors strike.
Additionally a part of the Superman: Legacy solid are Nathan Fillion (Inexperienced Lantern), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), and Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho).
The movie is scheduled to be launched on July 11, 2025.