James Gunn confirms that Bradley Cooper was almost chosen as Lex Luthor before Nicholas Hoult got the role

James Gunn’S Superman He continues to dominate the box office and the fans and critics have, for the most part, to love his new interpretation of iconic characters. Now Gunn confirmed it before Nicholas Hault He obtained the role of the evil Lex Luthor, initially considered the casting Bradley Cooper In the iconic role.

Previously it was said that Gunn wanted Cooper, but now we know for sure it was so. Speaking of the Podcast Happy Sad confused, Gunn shared insights on his decision -making process.

Surprisingly, Cooper has not always been looked at for the role of Superman’s father, Jor-El, while Gunn initially imagined him in the role of Superman’s legendary opponent.

Gunn explained:

“I spoke with Bradley. I wanted lex to be someone who was more contemporary than Superman … I didn’t write it with an age but I think lex Luthor is important for Superman, and I think it is important for the future of the DC universe and I thought it was better [to go with Nick] But yes, Bradley would have been a great lex. Bradley is fantastic in everything. “

Even if Cooper did not get the evil role, his presence in the DC universe has been ensured with the significant part of Jor-El. Gunn stressed the need to launch an actor able to fill the legendary shoes of Marlon BrandoWhich notoriously played the character in the 1978 classic.

Gunn had previously described Hoult as someone who “could walk in the footsteps of Marlon Brando”, highlighting the seriousness of the role.

Gunn offered suggestions on what awaits us. While the details remain under the compresses, the director made fun of the fact that the public had a look at the first versions of the iconic lex Luthor Battle Suit, a high -tech armor notoriously infused with Kryptonite weapons, used to level the playing field against Superman. Gunn said with enthusiasm:

“We still have a lot of time, friend. Let’s see the first prototypes of that dress.”

The comics have been lex for some time as a formidable opponent for Superman, thanks in part to his ingenuity and his tactical stars. It seems that Gunn’s vision aligns up close with the material of origin, making Hooult’s lex Luthor a critical piece for the future narrative within the DC universe in evolving.

Fans will have to wait and see how the rivalry of Luthor takes place with the iconic Man of Steel, but with Gunn who leads the ship, the expectations for epic clashes and the fresh works of the classic characters remain high.