Hoult did a great job playing Lex Luthor in Superman, but that is probably as good as the character will ever get in the DCU. Recycling the same villains ì one of the reasons why Superman films failed under Snyder. I think James Gunn is better off building with the heroes rather than recycling villains if the DCU is ever gonna compete with the MCU. There are so many heroes in desperate need of an appearance alongside Superman, why recycle Luthor?