Nicholas Hoult confesses his reaction when he first read the Superman script and it is priceless – “I felt giddy.”
Nicholas Hoult is going to make the perfect Lex Luther. We only see him a few times in the Superman teaser trailer, but take a look back at his career and it is apparent that he commits to a role when given it. Just in the last few months, he has delivered three masterful performances in The Order, Juror No. 2, and Nosferatu.
I was invited to a special event for the Superman teaser trailer, which included a Q&A session with James Gunn (writer/director), David Corenswet (Clark Kent / Superman), Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luther).
During the event, Nicholas Hoult reflected back on when he first read the script for Superman. Writer/director James Gunn is also a master of his art, so it should come as no surprise that Hoult claims he “felt giddy.”
Nicholas Hoult’s Reaction To First Reading The Superman Script Is Priceless
Nicholas Hoult: The script to begin with was so unique and fun. The world was vivid and just full of so many exciting characters, moments, and emotions. Reading it I felt giddy. I was like this is exciting, this is new and a different take. Then, on set with all of James Gunn’s collaborators, he’s inviting and warm. He knows exactly what he wants and is clear on that, but also is open to ideas with everyone. It’s a wonderful environment to work in because no matter who you, are if you bring a good idea and James likes it, then it will be incorporated.
Superman comes to theaters on July 11, 2025.
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About Superman
Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views this as old-fashioned.
Superman comes to theaters on July 11, 2025.
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