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After starring as an extra in movies likePirates of the Caribbean, Jacob Elordi gained recognition with his Netflix featureThe Kissing Booth.However, the Australian actor’s dramatic acting skills shined in Primetime Emmy nominated seriesEuphoria. He has now taken the role earlier portrayed by Austin Butler in the Oscar-nominated film,Elvis. Amid all this, he also emerged as one of the top contenders to replace Henry Cavill as Superman in James Gunn’s DCU.
During a recent interview, the 26-year-old actor revealed that he was once approached to read for the role of Superman, but he declined the offer, claiming that the character was“too dark”for him.
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Jacob Elordi Turned Down the Offer to Audition For the Role of Superman
In a recent interview withGQ,Jacob Elordishared his views on superhero films. While he expressed his admiration forThe Dark Knightstars Heath Ledger and Christian Bale, he shared that he doesn’t envision himself taking on a superhero role on-screen.
“I like to make what I would watch, and I get very restless watching those movies,”he said. Elordi also revealed that he was asked to audition for the role of Superman, but he immediately declined, saying,“No, thank you.’ That’s too much. That’s too dark for me.”
While he did not reveal which movie he auditioned for, it could be forJames Gunn’supcoming film,Superman: Legacy, which is set to starDavid Corenswetin the lead role. Before thePearlactor’s casting, Elordi was also among some of the top contenders to be the next Superman.
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Jacob Elordi Gets Backlash For Calling Superman“Too Dark”
Jacob Elordi has gained praise and recognition for starring in the HBO seriesEuphoria. He portrays the role of Nate Jacobs, who is described as one of the most terrifying and morally corrupt characters in the series.
However, having portrayed such dark characters on screen, the actor calling Superman“too dark”did not sit well with many fans. They took to Twitter to share their disagreement with the actor, as they stated,“His role in Euphoria def darker than the Superman role.”
His role in Euphoria def darker than the Superman role. What he on about?
— IRUNNIA (@Irunnia_)July 12, 2025
Wait, he was in Euphoria? And he’s talkin about superman being too dark for him?
— Ldojf (@ridsgecat)June 16, 2025
Wait till you see him in ‘Saltburn’
— delinquent (@nutbareater)June 20, 2025
Just a guess, but he probably thought he’d be reading for the Zack Snyder era of Superman.
— Skeetwood Maq (@Keyblade_Runner)July 18, 2025
Right you may’t get much darker than what he did on euphoria 😂😂
— jrdn (@jordanbeave)August 17, 2025
Fans also pointed out his upcoming black comedy psychological thriller filmSaltburn, which is set to release this week. While theDeep Wateractor called the DC superhero“too dark,”Superman has always served as a symbol of hope.
Since his first appearance in comics, Superman has always been portrayed as a gentle, kindhearted, and selfless character who protects the Earth and its people from evil. It was Zack Snyder who applied a darker tone to the character in the DCEU, under which Henry Cavill portrayed the character.
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Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
