Superman’s James Gunn Debunks Major Lex Luthor Fan Theory After New Trailer

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In the recently unveiled second trailer for Superman, directed by DC and James Gunn, numerous aspects left viewers intrigued. One particularly captivating moment occurred when a rapid shot featured Lex Luthor (portrayed by Nicholas Hoult), which followed Lois’ question to Clark about consulting with the President. This has sparked speculation among fans, wondering if this implied that Lex was the President in the movie. However, James Gunn clarified this on his social media platform.

As a film enthusiast discussing ‘Threads’, I recall a fellow fan suggesting that Luthor’s presidency was never established within the movie. In response to this, Gunn clarified that indeed there are no origin details in the film, and he also debunked the theory of Lex Luthor being President by stating, “There is no backstory, but Lex Luthor is not the President.

In the latest trailer, there are numerous fresh perspectives on Lex, one of which shows him infiltrating the Fortress of Solitude alongside an Engineer. They manage to disable some of Superman’s robotic companions but collide directly with Krypton itself. Furthermore, we discover that Luthor is delighting in the criticism Superman faces within political and governmental circles, a situation we witness early on in the trailer.

A Ruthless Lex

In a previous Q&A, Houlty shared some insights about his portrayal of Lex Luthor, and he’s thrilled to embody this merciless character in the upcoming DC film series. What particularly appeals to him is being part of the James Gunn universe. As you mentioned, it’s a world that’s intensely emotional and powerful, yet vast in scale and the impact it has on the overall storyline.

From my perspective as a film enthusiast, playing Lex isn’t just about being clever and relentless – it’s about outsmarting Superman in certain aspects since I can’t compete with him in others. However, I aim to bring a layer of complexity to this character that allows the audience, even if they don’t share his views, to empathize with him on some level. They might not agree with his methods, but they may see why he believes his ideology could be beneficial for humanity. Here’s an overview of Superman for context:

Superman, a Kryptonian alien, was sent to Earth as an infant by his parents and grew up in Smallville, Kansas, where he was adopted by the Kent family. He possesses incredible superpowers, including invulnerability, flight, superhuman strength, speed, vision powers, and the ability to manipulate other forms of energy. As a hero, Superman stands for truth, justice, and the American way, using his powers to protect humanity from threats both alien and human.

This summer, get ready for the global release of “Superman,” DC Studios’ initial blockbuster movie, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures. In a unique twist, director James Gunn reimagines the original superhero within a fresh DC universe. By combining grand action sequences, humor, and emotional depth, Gunn brings a Superman who embodies compassion and faith in humanity’s inherent goodness to life on the big screen.

In the leading roles for this movie, we have David Corenswet, known from Twisters and Hollywood, playing both Superman and Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult, famed for his work in X-Men films and Juror #2, portraying Lex Luthor. Additionally, the cast includes Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind), Anthony Carrigan (Barry, Gotham), Nathan Fillion (Guardians of the Galaxy movies, The Suicide Squad), Isabela Merced (Alien Romulus), Skyler Gisondo (Licorice Pizza, Booksmart), Sara Sampaio (At Midnight), María Gabriela de Faría (The Moodys), Wendell Pierce (Selma, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Alan Tudyk (Andor), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Bird Box) and Neva Howell (Greedy People).

Superman soars into theaters on July 11th.

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2025-05-16 04:39