Galactic Trash Talk: Galactus and Lex Luthor Duke It Out (Figuratively, Of Course)
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Word on the street is Galactus and Lex Luthor actors are playfully battling over supervillain supremacy, proving even fictional baddies have a competitive spirit. Plus, Kevin Feige reckons the new *Superman* is proof that quality trumps quantity in the superhero game.
Right, so apparently even supervillains get a bit competitive these days. Seems like Galactus from *Fantastic Four: First Steps* and Lex Luthor from the new *Superman* flick are having a right old giggle over who's the bigger baddie this summer. And you know what? I'm here for it.
According to IGN South Africa, Ralph Ineson (the big fella voicing Galactus) and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor himself) actually go way back, having starred together in last year's *Nosferatu* remake. Talk about a villainous support group! Ineson apparently started the banter, sending Hoult a message praising his performance as Lex, followed by a cheeky 'Hold my beer.'
Hoult's response? Pure Lex Luthor gold, apparently admitting that Ineson's cosmic entity status wasn't exactly a fair fight. Ineson, not one to back down, countered with the fact that he's battling *four* superheroes at once. Hoult then reportedly threw in the towel, citing a sensitive tummy after spicy food. Honestly, it's the kind of villainous exchange that makes you almost root for them (almost).
Now, I'm not saying this is groundbreaking news, but it's a bloody entertaining bit of behind-the-scenes fluff, isn't it? It's a good reminder that even in the world of capes and cosmic threats, there's room for a bit of lighthearted rivalry. Plus, it's always fun to see actors embracing their roles and having a laugh with it.
Speaking of *Superman*, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige (yes, *that* Kevin Feige) apparently gave James Gunn's new film a big thumbs up. He reckons its success proves that there's no such thing as superhero fatigue. Instead, he thinks audiences are just tired of quantity over quality. Fair dinkum, Feige! Preach! He liked that Superman "jumped right into it", and if you didn't know who Mister Terrific was, "tough, you'll figure it out."
IGN's review of *Fantastic Four: First Steps* gave it a 'Good' 7/10, calling it a "family dramedy that only stops working when it tries to be too much of a superhero movie." So, there you have it. A bit of villainous banter, some superhero praise, and a reminder that sometimes, the best stories are the ones that don't take themselves too seriously.
This is all courtesy of IGN South Africa and their unknown writer, cheers for the head's up!
Tags: superhero movies, fantastic four, superman, villains, marvel vs dc
Original article: IGN South Africa