Jennifer Lawrence’s ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult’s name has been swirling around to enter Superman: Legacy, James Gunn-Peter Safran’s much-vaunted first chapter of DC Studio. The actor, known for playing Hank McCoy in Fox’s X-Men series, was reportedly being eyed to play the iconic supervillain, Lex Luthor, but now, it is reported that the actor who turned down Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible 7 is the top choice to play Clark Kent.

Nicholas HoultNicholas Hoult May Lead James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy 

In the quest for the role of Superman in James Gunn’s and Peter Safran’s first chapter of DC Studio, Nicholas Hoult, who turned down Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible 7, is reportedly being eyed for the role of Clark Kent in Superman: Legacy. Other actors in the mix of Kent include David Corenswet, Jacob Elordi, and Andrew Richardson.

While Hollywood Reporter quoted David Corenswet (29) as Gunn’s top choice for Superman, and Hoult for supervillain, Lex Luthor, Deadline reporter, Justin Kroll later claimed that it’s Jennifer Lawrence’s ex, who is the top preference for the role of Clark Kent.

Nicholas Hoult in Warm Bodies

Jame Gunn and Peter Safran are also looking to find Lois Lane and even Lex Luthor for their 2025 movie. Gunn, specifically, is pouring his heart and soul into the project as the superhero holds a lot of significance for the director. In an April interview, Gunn quoted, “I completely relate to Superman because he’s everything I am.” Well, Gunn may have found the same spirit in Hoult!

Nicholas Hoult’s Never Busy For James Gunn’s Superman

Nicholas Hoult, who previously lost Batman’s role to Robert Pattinson, was offered to star alongside the Top Gun actor, Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible 7. However, the actor dropped out of the role due to scheduling conflicts that prevented him from taking up the villain’s role.

Hoult indeed missed out on roles in three blockbusters. The actor, who is loved by the DC for his role in Mad Max: Fury Road, also screen-tested for Top Gun: Maverick but ended up losing the role. During Mission: Impossible 7, the actor was already attached to The Great, a historical and satirical black comedy-drama television series.

Superman: Legacy is slated to hit cinemas on 11 July 2025 – 12 years after the release of Man of Steel.

Also set to star as a guilt-filled juror in Juror No. 2, Nicholas Hoult’s wish to star in a DC film is reportedly about to come true, and everyone knows Hoult wouldn’t be busy for James Gunn and Peter Safran. Whether it is Lex Luthor or Superman, the Renfield actor is, perhaps, about to become a part of Gunn’s first chapter of DC Studio.

Source: Hollywood Repoter