Superman Cast Salaries Revealed, Nicholas Hoult Makes More Than Co-Stars

As a gamer, I just learned that in the Superman movie, it’s not the main man, David Corenswet, who’s raking in the biggest paycheck from the studio. Quite surprising, huh? The epic clash between good and evil is now unfolding on screens worldwide!

James Gunn reimagines the original superhero in the DC universe using his unique approach, combining thrilling action, wit, and emotion. This fresh take on Superman showcases a hero motivated by kindness and faith in humanity’s goodness.

What are the Superman cast salaries?

As per a recent report by Puck, Nicholas Hoult – who has previously been nominated for Golden Globes and Emmys – is said to have received $2 million for agreeing to portray Lex Luthor in the DC Universe. This puts him at the top of the pay scale among actors in the Superman cast. Before joining the DC Universe, Hoult gained fame through his roles in the X-Men series on Fox, as well as Warm Bodies and Mad Max: Fury Road.

Regarding his fellow actors, Corenswet and Brosnahan, they were each paid $750,000. This is because neither of them has extensive experience leading film franchises or blockbusters, although Brosnahan has a notable TV career that’s been praised by critics. Similar to many leads in superhero films, Hoult, Corenswet, and Brosnahan are also eligible for bonuses if Superman proves successful at the box office.

The movie titled Superman was helmed by James Gunn in both writing and direction, drawing inspiration from DC characters originally conceived by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. In the film, Skyler Gisondo portrays Jimmy Olsen, while Wendell Pierce steps into the role of Perry White, among other talented actors such as Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Anthony Carrigan as Metarmorpho, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, and Neva Howell as Martha Kent. Additionally, the cast includes Alan Tudyk, Michael Rooker, and Grace Chan. The production of this movie was overseen by Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo, and Lars Winther in executive roles.

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2025-07-11 18:41