Nicolas Hoult as Lex Luthor

having lex luthor be played by an actor who lost his audition for the role of superman might be the most stealth genius move of all time This scene solidified Nicolas Hoult’s Lex Luthor one of the best Lex Luthors EVER

A social media post praises Nicolas Hoult’s portrayal of Lex Luthor, showing him bald, suited, and holding a gun in a blue-lit scene. The joke is that Hoult previously auditioned for Superman, making his casting as Superman’s villain feel like a secretly brilliant move. It is shared as a reaction to praise for his performance. EN: A social media post praises Nicolas Hoult’s portrayal of Lex Luthor, showing him bald, suited, and holding a gun in a blue-lit scene. The joke is that Hoult previously auditioned for Superman, making his casting as Superman’s villain feel like a secretly brilliant move. It is shared as a reaction to praise for his performance.

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