Superman’s Nicholas Hoult Reveals How He Landed Audition With James Gunn

Nicholas Hoult revealed he landed an audition for the new Superman movie by proactively reaching out to the director, James Gunn, through a direct message. Hoult explained he messaged Gunn to express his interest in the project and let him know he’d be happy to be considered for any role. This led to a formal audition, and he even got to try on the Superman suit during early costume tests as he pursued the lead role.



