Nicholas Hoult’s journey to becoming the iconic Lex Luthor in the upcoming Superman movie was far from the norm. Specifically, because the respected actor was initially auditioning to play the lead role in the highly anticipated film.

It has been revealed that Nicholas Hoult also auditioned for Superman's role in Gunn's upcoming superhero film but the director didn't cast him because "he didn't fit the role".

James Gunn revealed the reason for not casting Nicholas Hoult in Superman, saying he just did not fit in the role. He also shared Hoult’s chemistry tests.