EXCLUSIVE:James Gunn has found his Lex Luthor in British actorNicholas Hoult, several sources tell us.
Warners already is in business with Hoult on Clint EastwoodsJuror No.
Deadline reported last week that Venezuelan actressMaria Gabriela de Farialanded the role of villain The Engineer.
Nicholas Hoult, ‘Lex Luthor’Getty/DC Comics
Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
The film is being produced by co-DC Boss Peter Safran (theAquamanandThe Conjuringfilms).
Superman: Legacyhas been set for a worldwide release on July 11, 2025.
Hoult is repped by UTA, 42, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
Warner Bros had no comment.
