Speaking to Hoult on the set of Superman last summer, the actor explained how even during the process of going after Batman and Superman, it was Lex Luthor that subtly called to him. “It’s no secret that I read for Matt Reeves’ movie and for this film with James and I feel very fortunate the way things [played] out,

Superman's Lex Luthor actor Nicholas Hoult unpacks the villain's legendary rivalry with the Man of Steel and how the DCU adapts this dynamic.

During a visit to the set of Superman, Nicholas Hoult told us more about Lex Luthor's motivations and his history with the Man of Steel.