Gunn spoke aboutHoult’s performanceduring an interview with MTV’sJosh Horowitzon theHappy, Sad, Confusedpodcast.
“I dont think we’ve ever seen the Lex that Nick is.
Nick is, he’s imposing.
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You go, ‘Oh, f**k, poor Superman.’
That’s the thing we never see, and not in film,” said Gunn.
But in the movies you’re going, ‘Lex is about to get f**ked.’
Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views kindness as old-fashioned.
You see now where Lex is, he’s not the person you want to have against you."
Gunn has previously said that filming the Daily Planet scenes were some of the most enjoyable.
“Listen, I had no more fun days onSupermanthan with the Daily Planet staff,” Gunn toldCollider.
“We had some of my favorite days of shooting of all time.”
Gunn also produced the film for DC alongside the company’s other co-CEO,Peter Safran.
Supermanflies into theaters on July 11, 2025.
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