James Gunn’s “Superman” is flying into theaters this month with David Corenswet in the title role and Nicholas Hoult as the villainous Lex Luthor. But that wasn’t the role Hoult auditioned for. The “Nosferatu” and “X-Men” star originally sought the role of Superman but lost out to Corenswet in auditions.

The actor revealed that he exchanged letters with Tyler Hoechlin and Henry Cavill, who previously played the Man of Steel “It was really wonderful to get words of encouragement from them,” recalled Corenswet David Corenswet has some big — you might even say super — shoes to fill.

Nicholas Hoult Raves About Superman Co-Star David Corenswet