Superman is the most powerful superhero in DC Comics, able to go toe to toe with its most powerful villains, like Darkseid and Brainiac. That’s why it’s surprising that his nemesis is Lex Luthor, a man without any superpowers.

Speaking to Hoult on the set of Superman last summer, the actor explained how even during the process of going after Batman and Superman, it was Lex Luthor that subtly called to him. “It’s no secret that I read for Matt Reeves’ movie and for this film with James and I feel very fortunate the way things [played] out,

Nicholas Hoult opened up about his Superman co-star David Corenswet‘s performance during a promotional lie detector test for James Gunn’s new superhero film. Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor opposite Corenswet’s Superman,