New Delhi, July 5 -- 'Superman' is all set to fly into theatres on July 11. Before that the director and DC's head honcho, James Gunn sat down and explained why Nicholas Hoult did not get the role of the caped crusader.

In a recent interview with Jake's Takes, Superman director James Gunn shed light on one of the most debated casting decisions in the DC Universe-why Nicholas Hoult was not chosen to play the Man of Steel.

According to Gunn, the choice had less to do with talent and more to do with fit and on-screen chemistry.

"Most people [auditioning for Superman] weren't doing anything wrong," Gunn said. "They just didn't fit how I envisioned this Superman to be."

Hoult, who was considered a frontrunner for the role, was praised by G...