James Gunn’s “Superman” is flying into theaters this month with David Corenswet in the title role and Nicholas Hoult as the villainous Lex Luthor. But that wasn’t the role Hoult auditioned for. The “Nosferatu” and “X-Men” star originally sought the role of Superman but lost out to Corenswet in auditions.

As rumors swirl about a potential World's Finest movie, Lex Luthor actor Nicholas Hoult says he wants to team up with the Joker in a future DCU movie.

Lex Luthor admits defeat: "Goddamn, he’s about an inch taller than me. Look at his hair. Look at his jawline."