On a recent episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, via Variety, Hoult confirmed that he was driving in L.A. when he heard that Robert Pattinson was the top choice for Matt Reeves’ The Batman. “Yeah of course it’s an emotional blow,

However, just as Oz celebrates victory, the final shot of the series reveals that he has a new enemy to worry about: none other than Robert Pattinson’s Batman. As Penguin surveys all that he has conquered,

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.

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.

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 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.