When Robert Pattinson was first reported to be the latest actor to put his spin on the caped crusader in a new Batman movie, it was the film news that everyone had an opinion on at the time. But spare a thought for Nicholas Hoult,

Nicholas Hoult was destined for the DC Universe, but before landing the role of Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s Superman, he suffered an “emotional blow” when he found out he wasn’t going to star in Matt Reeves’ The Batman.

Nicholas Hoult revealed on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast that he was driving in Los Angeles when he heard on the radio that Robert Pattinson was the top casting choice for the title role in Matt Reeves' "The Batman.

The actor, who is playing Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s 'Superman,' said losing out on the role was an "emotional blow" at the time.

The eagerly awaited finale of HBO's The Penguin series marks the conclusion of Oswald Cobblepot'sturbulent ascent to power in Gotham's criminal underworld.

Nicholas Hoult is pulling back the curtain on what it takes to be cast as the Caped Crusader. The "Juror #2" star said during the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast that prior to auditioning to play Batman for Matt Reeves' eponymous 2022 film,

Nicholas Hoult‘s journey to the DC Universe wasn't smooth sailing. Before landing the role of Lex Luthor in James Gunn‘s Superman, he faced a tough setback when he learned he wouldn't be starring in Matt Reeves‘ The Batman.

Nicholas Hoult has recalled the awkward way that he learned he had missed out on the role of Batman to Robert Pattinson. The 34-year-old actor has dipped his toes into the comic book film world - with a past role in the X-Men film franchise and an upcoming appearance in a new Superman film.