James Gunn, the head of DC Studios, shared why Nicholas Hoult wasn`t cast as Superman in the superhero film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Gunn admitted that the Nosferatu star is "a great actor" but he merely "didn`t fit the role" of Clark Kent. The `Guardians of the Galaxy` director thought he was a bit too "controlled" for the part as opposed to David Corenswet.

"You know, Nick Hoult auditioned for Superman. He`s a great actor. I mean, some might say he`s better than David in certain ways, but he just didn`t fit the role, and that`s why he didn`t get that," Gunn said. "As much as you can transform yourself as a person, Nick was just more controlled," according to The Hollywood Reporter.