Elon Musk used to be a movie hero. Now he's the villain
Briefly

Nicholas Hoult's portrayal of Lex Luthor in the new Superman movie has notable similarities to Elon Musk, particularly in his demeanor and traits such as a savior complex and need for adoration. Luthor is depicted as a tech billionaire with substantial government contracts and influence. When questioned about this influence in a lie detector test, Hoult mentioned he listened to an audiobook about Musk but did not base his character on him. Such parallels reflect a trend where tech billionaires are increasingly serving as inspiration for cinematic villains.
Nicholas Hoult's portrayal of Lex Luthor draws direct parallels to Elon Musk. Luthor embodies a savior complex, a need for adoration, and is a tech billionaire with government influence.
In a lie detector test, Nicholas Hoult claimed he did not base his portrayal of Lex Luthor on Elon Musk but listened to his audiobook for interest.
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