The Superman cinematic universe is about to get a brand new narrative in ‘Superman: Legacy‘, promising to explore the hero’s journey of reconciliation between his Kryptonian origins and life as Clark Kent in Smallville.
But it won’t just be a story of self-discovery, as the film will bring to light names already known to the public that follows the hero, including the famous villain. Lex Luthor.
Bradley Cooper Almost Played Villain in New Superman Movie
The franchise, known for its careful casting choices, considered choosing Bradley Cooper, famous for the trilogy ‘Guardians of the Galaxy‘, to embody the role of the infamous antagonist.
Actor Bradley Cooper. – Image: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/Reproduction
After the success of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3‘, director James Gunn spoke to Cooper about the role of Lex Luthor; however, due to different career focuses, they opted for Nicholas Hoult to play the character.
While Cooper is a recognized talent, his recent direction and selective approach to on-camera roles led to the casting of Hoult, whose age is close to that of David Corenswet, who plays the hero, which helped keep the hero-villain dynamic cohesive.
This casting choice could have significantly changed the dynamic of the film, given the age difference between Cooper, who is 48, and the rest of the main cast.
Hoult, at 33, offers an approach closer to Corenswet’s age range, who is 30, ensuring a harmony in the narrative.
Image: James Gunn/Reproduction
The plot of ‘Superman: Legacy’ delves into Superman’s journey of reconciliation, representing values of truth, justice and the American spirit, balancing his life as a hero and a human in Smallville, Kansas.
With David Corenswet as the Man of Steel and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the film promises to open a new era of superhero films in the cinematic universe of A.D.
Anticipation is high for the July 11, 2025 release of ‘Superman: Legacy’, offering a new perspective on the iconic hero.
And you, did you imagine Bradley Cooper as Lex Luthor?
