Deadline’s reporting that Nicholas Hoult has been cast as villain Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman: Legacy.” He now joins David Corenswet in the titular role, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Production on the film is set to begin in March 2024 and has been set for a worldwide release on July 11, 2025.
The ‘Smile’ franchise has a new director. David Bruckner, who made “The Night House” and the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, has been hired to direct “Smile 3” for Paramount.