Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult is a British actor who has built an impressive career spanning from child stardom to leading roles in major Hollywood blockbusters. Born on December 7, 1989, in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, Hoult came from a family with ties to the entertainment industry. He began acting at a young age and landed his breakthrough role at age 11 as Marcus Brewer in the 2002 film “About a Boy” alongside Hugh Grant.

Hoult gained further recognition for his role as Tony Stonem in the hit British television series “Skins” (2007-2008), which developed a cult following. His transition to Hollywood came with the role of Hank McCoy / Beast in the X-Men franchise, appearing in “X-Men: First Class” (2011), “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014), “X-Men: Apocalypse” (2016), and “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” (2019). He also starred as Nux in “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), one of the most acclaimed action films of the decade.

In recent years, Hoult has continued to take on diverse and high-profile roles. He starred in “The Great” (2020-2023) as Peter III of Russia opposite Elle Fanning, earning critical acclaim for his comedic performance. He appeared in “The Menu” (2022) and the survival thriller “The Survivor.” His career reached new heights with his casting as Lex Luthor in the DC Universe film “Superman” (2025), directed by James Gunn, marking his entry into one of the biggest franchise roles in modern cinema.

Hoult is known for his versatility, seamlessly moving between blockbuster franchises, independent films, and television. He maintains a relatively private personal life and has a son with model Bryana Holly. His steady work across major productions has built him a solid financial foundation in the entertainment industry.