Nicholas Hoult Reveals His Son Got 'the Clippers Out' to Shave His Head for Lex Luthor Role in Upcoming 'Superman' Movie

Mar. 15, 2025

Nicholas Hoult on March 30, 2024.Photo:Kevin C. Cox/Getty

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Nicholas Houltused his role in the nextSupermanfilm to bond with his son,Joaquin!During a recent appearance onSiriusXM’sThe Jess Cagle Show with Julia Cunningham, Hoult, 34, noted that shaving his head for his role as the villain Lex Luthor in the upcoming movieSuperman: Legacywas the first time he had shaved his head since he costarred in 2015’sMad Max: Fury Road.“It’s growing back gradually. Yeah, but I did shave my head, which I find quite liberating whenever I’ve done it for roles,” he said. “I kind of enjoyed that. This time, I let my older son get the clippers out and do it for me, which was [fun].“Hoult, known for his roles in movies likeFury RoadandThe Menu, shares Joaquin, 5, with his longtime girlfriend, modelBryana Holly. A source first confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple, who celebrated their seventh anniversary in December 2023, had welcomed a son in April 2018, noting at the time that Hoult and Holly had “kept the news under wraps” for a time after Joaquin’s birth.In addition to Joaquin, Hoult and Holly are parents to a 2-year-old child whose name and gender have yet to be announced.Nicholas Hoult and his son Joaquin on March 30, 2024.Kevin C. Cox/GettyHoult was seen spending time with Joaquin back in April, when the father-son duo sat together courtside at an Atlanta Hawks home game, sometime after filming began. Hoult was first seen with a shaved head as far back as Feb. 22, when he appeared in anInstagramphoto directorJames Gunnshared of the movie’s cast after their first table read.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Hoult is portraying Lex Luthor oppositeDavid Corenswetas Clark Kent / Superman in the upcoming reboot of the live-actionSupermanmovies, which will also mark a new era and storyline for DC Studios movies.Rachel Brosnahanportrays Lois Lane in the film, which will also feature Skyler Gisondo, Anthony Carrigan, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, Terence Rosemore, Sara Sampaio and María Gabriela de Faría.Nicholas Hoult and his son Joaquin on March 30, 2024.Kevin C. Cox/GettyGunn, 58, confirmed onsocial mediathat filming forSuperman: Legacywrapped on June 30 as he posted a photo that featured Hoult and Corenswet, 31, standing among a larger group against a snowy backdrop. The movie is expected to be released in theaters July 11, 2025.“David’s such an incredible, wonderful Superman; he really embodies everything that you had hoped for that character, so I’m excited for people to see the film,” Hoult said during the SiriusXM appearance.BeforeSupermanhits theaters, the actor will appear in the new Clint Eastwood movieJuror #2,the crime thrillerThe Orderand the vampire horror movieNosferatu.

Nicholas Houltused his role in the nextSupermanfilm to bond with his son,Joaquin!

During a recent appearance onSiriusXM’sThe Jess Cagle Show with Julia Cunningham, Hoult, 34, noted that shaving his head for his role as the villain Lex Luthor in the upcoming movieSuperman: Legacywas the first time he had shaved his head since he costarred in 2015’sMad Max: Fury Road.

“It’s growing back gradually. Yeah, but I did shave my head, which I find quite liberating whenever I’ve done it for roles,” he said. “I kind of enjoyed that. This time, I let my older son get the clippers out and do it for me, which was [fun].”

Hoult, known for his roles in movies likeFury RoadandThe Menu, shares Joaquin, 5, with his longtime girlfriend, modelBryana Holly. A source first confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple, who celebrated their seventh anniversary in December 2023, had welcomed a son in April 2018, noting at the time that Hoult and Holly had “kept the news under wraps” for a time after Joaquin’s birth.In addition to Joaquin, Hoult and Holly are parents to a 2-year-old child whose name and gender have yet to be announced.

Nicholas Hoult and his son Joaquin on March 30, 2024.Kevin C. Cox/Getty

Hoult was seen spending time with Joaquin back in April, when the father-son duo sat together courtside at an Atlanta Hawks home game, sometime after filming began. Hoult was first seen with a shaved head as far back as Feb. 22, when he appeared in anInstagramphoto directorJames Gunnshared of the movie’s cast after their first table read.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Hoult is portraying Lex Luthor oppositeDavid Corenswetas Clark Kent / Superman in the upcoming reboot of the live-actionSupermanmovies, which will also mark a new era and storyline for DC Studios movies.Rachel Brosnahanportrays Lois Lane in the film, which will also feature Skyler Gisondo, Anthony Carrigan, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, Terence Rosemore, Sara Sampaio and María Gabriela de Faría.

Gunn, 58, confirmed onsocial mediathat filming forSuperman: Legacywrapped on June 30 as he posted a photo that featured Hoult and Corenswet, 31, standing among a larger group against a snowy backdrop. The movie is expected to be released in theaters July 11, 2025.

“David’s such an incredible, wonderful Superman; he really embodies everything that you had hoped for that character, so I’m excited for people to see the film,” Hoult said during the SiriusXM appearance.BeforeSupermanhits theaters, the actor will appear in the new Clint Eastwood movieJuror #2,the crime thrillerThe Orderand the vampire horror movieNosferatu.

source: people.com