January 23, 2025 6:11 am

Nicholas Hoult Recalls His Many Failed Auditions for 'Harry Potter'
Nicholas Hoult Recalls His Many Failed Auditions for 'Harry Potter'

Nicholas Hoult Recalls His Many Failed Auditions for ‘Harry Potter’

Nicholas Hoult has made quite a name for himself in Hollywood and beyond. He’s currently starring in three big films: the spooky horror remake Nosferatu, the neo-Nazi thriller The Order, and the legal drama Juror #2, which could prove to be Clint Eastwood’s final film as director. Hoult will also be going toe-to-toe with the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s Superman, playing iconic villain Lex Luthor in the movie, which will release in July 2025. This makes him one of only a few actors to make the jump from Marvel to DC — Hoult played Hank McCoy (or Beast) in several X-Men films.

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​’Nosferatu’ star Nicholas Hoult wanted any role in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise, but was repeatedly told, “No.” Read More