Nicholas Hoult Promises a Different Lex Luthor for 'Man of Tomorrow'

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight , Nicholas Hoult discussed the changes to his character, Lex Luthor , in Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to Superman (2025).

In the first film, Lex's motivation was intense hatred for Superman, leading him to extreme acts. Although the new film is not expected to present a redemption arc for the character, Hoult indicated that the audience will see a new facet of the antagonist.

"James Gunn wrote a wonderful story, and it was great to play this character again. Because we established them in the first film, but now we can take them to these different territories and do something a little unexpected with them," the actor stated. "I'm excited for people to see it because I'm like, 'Oh, I think this is very different for Lex.' And the dynamic between all those characters."

Everything you need to know about Man of Tomorrow

After grossing more than $610 million and earning a strong critical reception, Superman will get a sequel in July 2027 titled Man of Tomorrow.

Once again directed and written by James Gunn, the film will bring back David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. German actor Lars Eidinger will be the one portraying the villain Brainiac.

In addition to them, the Justice Gang (Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho) is also expected to return, reprising their roles as the heroes

What is the story of Man of Tomorrow?

The story will involve Superman and Lex Luthor, forced to work together in a fragile alliance to stop a threat to the planet. Gunn revealed that Brainiac, an artificial intelligence often considered responsible for the destruction of Krypton in the comics, will be the film's villain.

We also know that Lex Luthor will finally wear his powerful green armor in Man of Tomorrow. This will be the first time the equipment, used by the villain when he decides to take matters into his own hands, will appear in a live-action film.

Man of Tomorrow opens in theaters July 9, 2027. Its release will take place on the second anniversary of Superman, which is already available on HBO Max.