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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