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Nicholas Hoult On How He Found Out He Lost ‘The Batman’ Role To Robert Pattinson: “It’s An Emotional Blow”

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Nicholas Hoult opens up about the heartbreak of losing out on the coveted role of The Batman to Robert Pattinson.
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  • Hoult was in the running for the role of the Caped Crusader but was devastated when he found out he didn't get the part, calling it an 'emotional blow'.
  • Instead, Hoult landed the role of Lex Luthor in James Gunn's upcoming Superman film, giving him a chance to join the DC Universe in a different capacity.
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