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- Man of Tomorrow's Lex Luthor will be "very different," Nicholas Hoult says, teasing a new side of the character opposite Superman and Brainiac.
- Hoult did not reveal plot details, but he confirmed one thing fans have wanted since casting: Lex's signature Warsuit is in the movie, and Hoult specifically asked director James Gunn for it.
- On the Warsuit, Hoult said he pushed for it from his first conversation with Gunn about the role: "That was one of the things that, when I first spoke to James about playing the character, I was like — Hey, I want the Warsuit.
Man of Tomorrow’s Lex Luthor will be “very different,” Nicholas Hoult says, teasing a new side of the character opposite Superman and Brainiac. Hoult made the comments in an Entertainment Tonight interview published Friday, November 6, 2026, ahead of the Superman sequel’s July 2027 release.
Hoult did not reveal plot details, but he confirmed one thing fans have wanted since casting: Lex’s signature Warsuit is in the movie, and Hoult specifically asked director James Gunn for it.
What Hoult Actually Said
Asked how much more dangerous Lex becomes in the sequel, Hoult laughed and told Entertainment Tonight, “Go to the cinema to see.” He followed with more detail about the character’s direction: “I’m like, oh, this is, I think, very different for Lex, and the dynamic between all of those characters.”
On the Warsuit, Hoult said he pushed for it from his first conversation with Gunn about the role: “That was one of the things that, when I first spoke to James about playing the character, I was like — Hey, I want the Warsuit. I want to be in on some of the action as well.” He called the practical suit, built by Legacy Effects, “a dream come true” to wear on set.
Why the Warsuit Matters for This Lex Luthor
In the comics, Lex’s Warsuit turns a brilliant businessman into a physical threat who can trade blows with Superman directly, rather than scheming from a boardroom. Giving Hoult’s Luthor that suit on screen signals Man of Tomorrow is leaning into that same shift: less corporate manipulator, more hands-on combatant, especially with Brainiac — played by Lars Eidinger — sharing the villain role. Our Man of Tomorrow trailer-timing story has more on what James Gunn has confirmed about the film’s rollout so far.
David Corenswet returns as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Man of Tomorrow wrapped filming in August 2026, 11 months ahead of its July 9, 2027 release, a date Warner Bros. set in 2025 and has not moved since.
| Role | Actor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Superman / Clark Kent | David Corenswet | Returning |
| Lex Luthor | Nicholas Hoult | Returning; wears the Warsuit |
| Brainiac | Lars Eidinger | New to the DCU |
| Lois Lane | Rachel Brosnahan | Returning |
| Director | James Gunn | Returning |
| Release date | N/A | July 9, 2027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Nicholas Hoult say about Lex Luthor in Man of Tomorrow?
In a November 6, 2026 Entertainment Tonight interview, Hoult said this version of Lex is “very different” without giving plot specifics, and confirmed he asked director James Gunn for Lex’s Warsuit so he could take a more physical role in the film.
Does Lex Luthor wear the Warsuit in Man of Tomorrow?
Yes. Nicholas Hoult confirmed the practical Warsuit, built by Legacy Effects, appears in the film and that he requested it directly from James Gunn.
Who plays the villains in Man of Tomorrow?
Nicholas Hoult returns as Lex Luthor and Lars Eidinger plays Brainiac, both facing David Corenswet’s Superman.
When does Man of Tomorrow come out?
Man of Tomorrow opens in US theaters on July 9, 2027. The film finished filming in August 2026.
