Superman The actor Nicholas Hoult unpacking why the DC hero rubs Lex Luthor in the wrong direction. Over the past 85 years, Lex has shared a legendary rivalry with The Man of Steel, numerous adaptations of films and television presenting this dynamic. Released on July 11, 2025, Superman Hoult’s lex pits against Clark Kent by David Corenswet for the first time.
Before the beginnings of the film, Hoult explained why his version of Lex hates the hero in an appearance on the DC Studios showcase podcast. The actor said: “I think that’s what’s fun to dig with Lex. I think that one [reason] Since he worked to be in some ways this hero, a divine figure, and he believes that he deserves this worship, this respect and his love of humanity. “”
Hoult described his lex like “loved by love“Which makes him envy the hero. He explained:”Then, Supes presents itself and somehow obtains all the worship that he feels that he deserves. So there is a bit of that and, yes, and jealousy and fear and all these things mixed in melting pot, I suppose.“”
Hoult previously explained why Lex hates Superman earlier this year. The actor asked an interesting question: “If anyone had an ultimate power and the ability to do anything, what happens when it does not correspond to the belief of each of what is right?“This perspective differs slightly from its more recent explanation.
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Hoult’s statements can somewhat contradictory on the surface, but they share a common thread: desire and importance of self. Lex, through many iterations, finds himself envious of the immense power that Superman has and of the worship that it brings him. In his mind, Lex won both, so seeing someone else celebrated leads him.
Most of the best versions of Lex lean in his desire for Superman and the cream to make him fall. Hoult’s explanation confirms that he understands the character. Lex is more complex than a simple jealous villain, but it is not entirely sympathetic either. Using a desire for love and connection as a reason for your lex is a unique socket that brings back to previous versions such as Smallville.
Given the marketing of the film and the declarations made by the distribution, a large part of Superman Based on the relationships of the title character, in particular his rivalry with Lex. Giving Lex a deeper psychological need to dethrone the hero adds a certain flavor to a familiar villain, which potentially makes the definition of the character of the version of Hoult.
Superman
- Release date
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July 11, 2025
- Execution time
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130 minutes
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Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El
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Rachel Brosnahan
Lois Lane
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Nicholas Hoult
Lex Luthor
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Edi Gathegi
Michael Holt / Monsieur Formidable
