However, Hoult, like many fans, knows that the highly anticipated Superman film has the potential for several sequels if all goes to plan. And if that plays out, the man set to take on the tall task of playing Lex Luthor in the James Gunn-directed film has already pitched a future villain team-up.

Lex Luthor is a maniacal villain, but he comes with layers. There are different ways that an actor can get into the character’s head space. So I asked Nicholas Hoult on the Superman set where his Lex draws his power, and the X-Men: First Class actor told CinemaBend:

The Animated Series , fans were treated to one of the most chaotic and compelling villain team-ups in DC history with Lex Luthor and the Joker. The 1997 three-part crossover “World’s Finest” kicked things off in Gotham,