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a day ago
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A New Clip From Superman Was Released, And I'm Feeling Violent About Lex Luthor
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. In James Gunn's Superman movie, we see a perfect setup of everything you could want in The Man of Steel's story, seeing him save lives while still grappling with the weight of being an outsider. While the trailer shows the Kryptonian superhero will have bone-crunching fights with The Engineer, the Hammer of Boravia, a giant Kaiju, and more, Lex Luthor still looks to be Superman's greatest threat. If you want to know just how much, a new clip from the upcoming DC movie was released that's really making me feel violent about Nicholas Hoult's character. Based on Nicholas Hoult and David Corenswet's latest guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the British actor described his antagonist character as 'puppeteering' the media to build a negative reputation for Superman and turn the world against him. The superbeing was a real threat to Lex Luthor in his quest to control the world. While that can certainly rile up audiences, a new clip that surfaced on the talk show really made me feel violent towards Lex Luthor and root more for Superman's victory against him. Because he's seemingly done something terrible to Krypto! Check it out below: In the newly surfaced clip, Superman angrily used his mighty strength to break down Lex Luthor's office door to demand where Krypto the Dog is. Lex acted dumb like he had no idea who the Kryptonian native was referring to until he mumbled, 'ugly dog, red cape?' So, he took Krypto?! As a massive dog lover, dognapping is where I draw the line! Especially that smug expression of Lex Luthor— he knew that taking Krypto would finally bring Superman to him. It's a brilliantly twisted move from a sadistic villain to go after those your foe loves to bring them down. But as a dog owner, it's the kind of moment that hits me hard on a personal level. If the LutherCorp CEO does something bad to Superman's canine sidekick, I'm going to lose it. Doesn't Krypto's face make you want to melt? The Superman trailer showed us that the Krypto the Dog we see isn't too far away from the supercanine in DC comics, movies, and TV shows. The Man of Steel is injured in the snow, only for the speedy Krypto to run through the snow towards his faithful owner and pull him out. Considering what a hero the Kryptonian dog is to Kal-El, now this loyal canine needs a hero of his own, or things are going to start getting violent from all dog lovers alike towards Lex Luthor. Clearly, James Gunn did a great job hiring Nicholas Hoult for his perfect portrayal of 'hatred.' It's working already as I'm clearly feeling everything violent towards Lex Luthor after learning he dognaps Krypto. Superman has to figure out where his faithful sidekick is, or fans like me will be feeling all sorts of rage. We can cross our fingers that the DC canine will be alive and well when the 2025 movie release soars into theaters on July 11th.
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a day ago
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Superman's Nicholas Hoult Shared The Advice Michael Rosenbaum Gave Him About Playing Lex Luthor, And The Smallville Actor Had A Lovely Response
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nicholas Hoult landed the role of Lex Luthor even though he auditioned to play the Man of Steel, but there were no hard feelings, as the British actor knew reading the script that the antagonist role was more in his wheelhouse. Still, to best play Superman's well-known villain, Hoult shared some advice given to him by Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum, who, in turn, had a lovely response to his kind words. Michael Rosenbaum's Lex Luthor Advice to Nicholas Hoult When taking on a timeless role like Lex Luthor for James Gunn's Superman movie, it helps to get advice from actors who've been in the villainous role before. Batman V. Superman's Lex Luthor's Jesse Eisenberg's blunt advice to Nicholas Hoult was… basically not to watch his performance. On the other hand, Nicholas Hoult had the pleasure of meeting the Lex Luthor he grew up watching: Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum. They've had a couple of occasions to meet. A year ago, on the American actor's podcast, the two talked about Hoult getting fit to play the role, and thy met again on set during Rosenbaum's cameo in Superman. Hoult got real with Entertainment Weekly on what it was like to finally meet the man behind his childhood villain, saying, Honestly, he was so kind and encouraging, and he really gave me a freedom and a confidence and a support that felt really lovely going into it. He was probably the first person I saw play Luthor when I was growing up. So to get to interact with him and to chat with him beforehand was really special. I appreciate that from him, his time, but also just his encouragement meant a lot. I completely relate to Nicholas Hoult in growing up watching Michael Rosenbaum play Lex. Smallville was one of the best DC superhero shows for the modern era and introduced younger audiences to the Man of Steel's beginnings. I remember Rosenbaum was on-point in portraying Lex's sinister personality while also being low-key – knowing his friendship with Clark Kent would uncover secrets of the Kryptonian native. It must have been a real dream for Nicholas Hoult to finally meet Michael Rosenbaum. But before they parted ways, the podcaster made sure to impart some sage words of advice onto the next Lex Luthor. Hoult recounted, The beautiful thing he said was, 'You've got this. Go have fun.' It's a, weirdly, kind of uplifting and wonderful thing to play a character that you've watched someone play and do a brilliant job at, to then have them say, 'Yeah, go get it. Go take it on.' That's a really bolstering sort of thing to happen. It was very kind of him to do that because I suppose it's a weird thing taking on a character that other people have played in some ways. Normally in acting, there's no comparisons, really, when it's a unique character, but when there's been different interpretations, then obviously people do compare. Michael Rosenbaum may have wanted to take the Lex Luthor role away from Jesse Eisenberg, but it looks like he's kindly given the go-ahead to Nicholas Hoult. One can tell Nicholas Hoult was enjoying himself playing the role in a new Superman clip that was released featuring Lex poking fun at Superman for missing his dog. While there may be a lot of pressure to portray a role that's been done many times before, the actor has earned acclaim for his performance. Michael Rosenbaum's Reaction to Nicholas Hoult's Praises Nicholas Hoult's kind words about Michael Rosenbaum didn't escape the eyes of the talented actor. Rosenbaum took to Instagram to return the favor for Hoult, writing: So kind of Nicholas to say such lovely things about me. I adore him. He's a great actor and will knock it out of the park. I told him right off the bat… 'you're in great hands with James'. Michael Rosenbaum knows what he's talking about since he's worked with James Gunn in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 as Martinex. I'm sure he trusts that the filmmaker's vision of Lex Luthor would be one his longtime pal would be proud of. Nicholas Hoult must have felt a wave of nostalgia meeting Smallville's fan-favorite Lex, who offered him wise advice on the role. Fortunately, he and Michael Rosenbaum plan to meet again on his podcast for the two to discuss their take on the new Superman. You can see Hoult's version of Lex Luthor in the 2025 movie release playing in theaters now. Solve the daily Crossword
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3 days ago
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James Gunn: Peacemaker Season 2 ‘Revolves Around' a Major Superman Movie Element
The following contains spoilers from James Gunn's movie, now in theaters. A significant plot element from James Gunn's Superman film will factor into Peacemaker Season 2. More from TVLine TVLine Asks: Was Ballard Cameo Bittersweet? Will Colbert Go Scorched Earth? Your Superman Spinoff Pick? Did High Potential Cast Ex? And More! The Pitt's Noah Wyle Addresses Tracy Ifeachor's Exit Ahead of Season 2 Harry Potter: HBO Confirms 2027 Release Date for Series Adaptation - See First Production Photo Vice versa, actually. You may recall that Season 1 of the HBO Max series established that the titular Chris Smith's (John Cena) father Auggie (Robert Patrick) had inside his modest home a door that, using a keypad lock, opened into an incredibly/impossibly vast space dubbed the Quantum Unfolding Storage Area. Auggie used this XXXL area — a pocket universe, if you will — to store his White Dragon gear as well as son Chris' Peacemaker helmets. But in Season 2, it takes on greater significance. As teased in the stinger of the first trailer, Chris, once again in tighty-whiteys, opens a second door within the QUSA and runs into… his doppelgänger. In Gunn's Superman film, supervillain Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) uses a pocket universe that he created to, among other things, host a black site prison. The concept there, Gunn says, is similar to Peacemaker's QUSA, minus some big bugs. 'What the whole season of Peacemaker revolves around' is the idea a pocket universe, Gunn says in Superman post mortem. 'The one in Peacemaker works better,' Gunn notes. 'Lex's version is much jankier.' Gunn says that, as suggested by Peacemaker's doppelgänger in the trailer, the Quantum Unfolding Area allows for multiverse-type twists, though on the DC TV series they're handled 'in a much different way' than we've seen in superhero fare over recent years. 'I think of Peacemaker as more of a high-concept story about one other world,' he explains. 'It's more akin to Philip Roth's [1996 novel] The Counterlife than it is to the third Spider-Man movie [2021's No Way Home]… I love that movie, but it isn't about that. It isn't Deadpool & Wolverine. It's really a very simple, simple story about [Chris Smith's] relationship to this one other world.' Gunn then makes clear that this 'pocket universe' DNA shared by Superman and Peacemaker Season 2 did not dictate John Cena's brief cameo in the big-screen launch of the new DCU. 'He would've been in there no matter what,' asserts the filmmaker. 'I like the idea that he's going on this incendiary talk show, and he's one of these a–holes that would be on that show.' Want scoop on , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine Summer TV Calendar: Your Guide to 85+ Season and Series Premieres Classic Christmas Movies Guide: Where to Watch It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, Die Hard and Others What's New on Netflix in June
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4 days ago
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Superman 2025: The film 'Israel', US do not want you to see
The Superman (2025) film, directed by James Gunn, is a visually stunning and politically charged reimagining of the Man of Steel that dares to weave a narrative strikingly parallel to the Israeli Occupation's ongoing genocide in Gaza. By setting Superman's latest battle in the fictional nations of Boravia and Jarhanpur, the film delivers an unmistakable critique of imperialism, propaganda, and the weaponization of public perception to justify war crimes, with Boravia standing in for the Israeli Occupation and Jarhanpur as Palestine. And for once, a Hollywood blockbuster has the guts to say it, even if through allegory. The story centers on Superman (David Corenswet) intervening to halt Boravia's invasion of Jarhanpur, a smaller, less militarily equipped nation populated by non-white inhabitants. Boravia, a US ally, is backed by billionaire Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) and General Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo), who question Superman's motives and frame him as a dangerous alien threat. - The disinformation machine - Superman's intervention is not celebrated; it is vilified. Luthor orchestrates an elaborate smear campaign, deploying monkeys as online trolls to flood social media with disinformation portraying Superman as violent, dangerous, and untrustworthy. This is Hasbara by another name: 'Israel's' well-documented propaganda network, which tirelessly reframes Palestinian resistance as terrorism and paints anyone who supports Gaza as an extremist to justify military action and ethnic cleansing. Superman's defense of Jarhanpur is spun as aggression simply because it threatens US interests, exactly how pro-Palestine voices are silenced in the real world with accusations of anti-Semitism. Additionally, the film takes a jab at Western media during a scene where Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) interviews Superman, echoing American mainstream media by asking him accusatory questions and framing him as a villain for attacking a US ally. Superman explains he simply acted to protect Jarhanpur's defenseless civilians. This is Western media in a nutshell, where saying 'Palestinians deserve to live' can get you labeled anti-Semitic, and condemning genocide is treated as supporting terrorism. - Pinkwashing and orientalist tropes - The film also tackles pinkwashing and orientalism head-on. Boravian president Vasil Ghurkos (Zlatko Burić) accuses Superman of maintaining a 'harem' of Boravian women, a baseless claim steeped in orientalist tropes that paint non-white cultures as primitive and misogynistic. The choice of the word 'harem' is not accidental. It evokes Orientalist tropes used for centuries to paint Arabs as backward and hypersexual. This mirrors 'Israel's' narrative following October 7, 2023, when it falsely accused Hamas of rape and kidnapping, allegations that many critics say were used as pinkwashing to justify the mass killing of Palestinians under the guise of defending women's rights. - Is Lex Luthor a stand-in for Donald Trump? - Luthor's rhetoric, calling Superman an 'alien' with malevolent intent, doubles as a critique of xenophobic narratives used to justify wars and occupations, from US immigration policies to 'Israel's' dehumanization of Palestinians. Hoult's Luthor, with his brash, self-aggrandizing demeanor, is an unsubtle stand-in for Donald Trump, particularly in his envy-driven quest for greatness. Luthor's obsession with outshining historical figures like Galileo parallels Trump's documented jealousy of Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize and his own pursuit of global acclaim, even at the cost of chaos. Trump, on multiple occasions, belittled former US President Barack Obama's Nobel Prize win. 'When Barack Hussein Obama got nominated, he didn't know why he was nominated,' he said on one occasion. 'It was like right at the very beginning. He didn't do anything. He did nothing. And he got nominated." During another event, he stated, 'Can you believe it? [Obama] won the Nobel Peace Prize. They probably will never give it to me, even what I'm doing in Korea, and in Idlib Province and all of these places. They probably will never give it to me. You know why? Because they don't want to.' He has frequently argued that his own efforts were far more deserving. - American complicity - The film spares no punches in exposing America's role in the Gaza genocide. By the final act, it is revealed that the US has been funding Boravia, supplying weapons, and actively encouraging its territorial expansion into Jarhanpur. Boravia's military is built on US funding and weaponry, an unmistakable parallel to the billions Washington pours into 'Israel's' arsenal to attack Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, and Iran. - Distraction through manufactured crises - Luthor's schemes also resonate deeply with 'Israel's' real-world tactics. In one sequence, he triggers a catastrophic black hole threat, forcing Superman to divert his attention, while Boravia quietly escalates its invasion of Jarhanpur. This strategy, creating global distractions to bury atrocities, mirrors 'Israel's' pattern of escalating attacks on Gaza during major world events like the Oscars, Met Gala, or when launching strikes in Lebanon, Syria, and Iran to push Gaza out of the news cycle - Superman reimagined - Superman has long stood as a symbol of American nationalism, a near-mythical figure embodying the ideals of truth, justice, and the so-called 'American way.' Traditionally, he has been portrayed as a defender of US interests, a superhero who reinforces the narrative of America as a global force for good. However, this new interpretation of Superman turns that legacy on its head, directly challenging the myth of American moral superiority. Instead of blindly serving US interests, he defies them, siding with the oppressed against a US-backed aggressor. Superman (2025) is not for those who want escapist fantasy. It is for anyone willing to face the truth: justice is not comfortable, and standing with the oppressed means making enemies among the powerful.
Telegraph
4 days ago
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A midlife man crisis? Why I went blond at 39
A couple of weeks ago, 35-year-old actor Nicholas Hoult – who we first met back in 2002 as the titular, bowl-cut 'boy' in About a Boy – set out to promote his latest movie, Superman. In it, he plays the man of steel's famously bald arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor. Clearly, hair – or the lack thereof – has become something of a defining feature of the roles Hoult has inhabited on screen, but arguably it is his transformation off screen this time that has been even more shocking. Not only did he emerge onto the press circuit in a whole new 'Hoult couture' wardrobe of right-on-trend designer clothes (bicep-baring vests, exaggerated shoulder jackets, leather trousers), but as a blond. It's a move that has taken the online world by storm. As Eileen Cartter in American GQ quipped: ' A fashion baddie is born ' (FYI for those not with teenagers in their lives, 'baddie' is slang for someone who's confident, stylish and attractive – not just a movie villain). Hoult is the latest in a raft of men spanning their mid-30s to mid-50s who have become the 'internet's boyfriends', actors admired for their adventurous sense of style and unexpected grooming moves: Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Andrew Garfield, Jonathan Bailey and Morgan Spector are all prime examples. However, as a man in their age bracket, I have found this new generation of midlife men embracing new trends distinctly refreshing. As I edge onto the precipice of 40, I have increasingly felt like I've needed to shake things up with my style. What better way to really feel like I'm headed into a new life stage than by pulling a Hoult? So I booked an appointment at the leading London salon, Larry King, to go blond. My hair before Historically, much like getting a tattoo, making such a drastic change around my age has overtones of a full-on midlife crisis – and maybe there was an element of that at play in my decision. I am still lucky to have a full head of hair but, aside from a brief flirtation of growing my hair to shoulder length a couple of years back, my hair has naturally erred towards a similar style for the past decade. Fine, straight and brown (with increasingly prevalent strands of silver at the temples), it naturally falls into a side parting and is impossible to inject any real volume or interest into without a plethora of products. If I was a Tory MP circa 1973, it would be perfect for the campaign trail – but it's not perfect for me circa now. It's bad enough feeling older as you prepare to turn 40, let alone looking older. I needed some fun. And, according to Larry King himself, it's something other men my age are feeling too. 'We are seeing midlife guys be more willing to try new things and a step away from a one-cut-fits-all mentality,' says King – who, it's also worth noting, is the man behind supermodel David Gandy 's perfectly coiffed hair. 'We're seeing celebrities being more adventurous and I think this filters down to your more discerning gent, who's interested in being well groomed, well dressed and looking a little bit more interesting.' The five-hour appointment This was my order of the day as I headed to King's cool Notting Hill salon (one of three in the capital). Sitting down in the barber's chair at around 11am, I was introduced to Katie Bailey, who would be handling the initial cut, and then to Dylan Donnelly, who would be handling the 'blonding'. The start, it turns out, was a mini conference between the two and myself about the best approach. We discuss how my very straight hair will need to be a bit shorter to get the same choppy vibe as Hoult's, and how my skin colouring is a little warmer than Hoult's, so I will need a slightly warmer tone to the blond shade than his. All of these are factors a team of professionals will take into account to ensure you end up with a crop that looks best suited to you – and is the reason why at-home bleaches often go wrong. I also am informed that the whole process might take around four hours – if not more. After a new shorter, Hoult-vibing cut by Bailey, we move on to the bleaching process. Initially the lilac-ish mixture is applied to the tips of the hair and left to develop under a plastic cap for around 30 minutes, before moving on to the roots (these tend to take the bleach quicker due to the heat from your head) for another 30 minutes. When I catch my reflection in a mirror, it's an initial shock as my freshly bleached hair is the colour of straw, but the magic lies in the toner. Donnelly applies a new goo (a mix of two shades: half iconic lilac, half delicate natural) which, after around 10 minutes, turns my hair a creamy, vanilla-y blond. As this sort of treatment is drying for hair, it is followed by a hydrating and conditioning mask ('Your hair has been through a lot,' Donnelly says) for another 10 minutes, before moving on to a final trim and styling from Bailey – as well as a crash course in upkeep. I need to blow dry with Larry King's My Nanna's Mousse before styling into position with a mix of Velvet Texture Clay and A Social Life For Your Hair cream. I need to invest in purple shampoo to stop any yellowing. Oh, and I need to be back in six to eight weeks for a touch up to re-dye roots and re-apply toner. The whole process has taken just under five hours – but, clearly, now the real work begins. Velvet Texture Clay, £29, Larry King A Social Life For Your Hair finishing cream, £29, Larry King My newly blond hair It's certainly a bold change and, as my new hair and I head back out into the real world, I keep doing double-takes when I catch my reflection in shop windows – I can't quite connect this new blond person to me yet, but I'm digging the results. It feels different. I feel different. Aware that this new look might also require a rethink of my wardrobe to complement it, I email celebrity stylist Christopher Brown (whose clients include David Beckham and actors Leo Woodall and Russell Tovey) for his advice on how a man can dress bleached hair. 'Keep it classic – your hair has essentially become a permanent accessory,' he replies. 'It's best to steer clear of fluorescent tones or anything overly bright. These shades can bring out unwanted yellow or even green hues in bleached hair.' Noted. Buoyed in confidence, I post a shot of the new chop to my Instagram and, to my delight, receive lots of positive reactions from friends in return – notably, a lot of curious men my age who hint that they would love to do the same. That said, one of my friends drops me a direct message with just three words: 'U OK hun?' Clearly, some midlife crisis stereotypes are going to be harder to break than others. Four ways to do midlife right Change your wardrobe If going blond is a bit too bold, changing up what you wear can have a similarly transformative effect on your day-to-day life. However, if the idea of managing your own wardrobe makeover feels overwhelming, enlist the third-party advice of a stylist – many of your favourite shops will offer this service for free. 'Style evolves, and so do we,' says Alfie-Lee Marcus, the head of personal shopping at cool British menswear brand Percival. 'Trying something new keeps things interesting, and sometimes a trend you thought wasn't for you turns out to be spot-on.' New fragrance, new you Starting afresh could be as simple as changing your cologne. 'Fragrance can be a powerful marker of identity and personal transition,' says Natalie Guselli, the head of beauty at London department store Liberty. 'Moving on from the scent you wore in your 20s signals growth – it says something about how you want to show up in the world today.' Not sure where to start? Book a consultation with one of the olfactive experts in Liberty's Fragrance Lounge, who can help you find a new-era scent to suit. Talk it out Life changes in your 40s and 50s can leave you feeling rudderless – and navigating these feelings with the aid of a professional can pay dividends for the future. 'During this period, there's often a sense that there is more of life behind than ahead, which can trigger feelings of an existential crisis,' says David Waters, a London-based psychotherapist and coach. 'Taking time to invest in your mental health can lead to greater self-awareness and emotional regulation, which will improve your relationships and overall quality of life.' Sweat it out Speaking of mental health, exercise not only helps future-proof your physical body, but also boosts your mood. And that's even before we get into it being a space where you can meet new people (it's well documented that older men have increasingly fewer friendships than younger men, especially if they're single). Whether you want to take on something challenging such as Hyrox or a half-marathon, or simply move more with like-minded people, there will not only be real-life clubs in your local area to explore, but there are also digital alternatives (such as finding your #community on Peloton at home).
