New Delhi, July 3 -- Nicholas Hoult, currently starring as Lex Luthor in DC's Superman, confirmed Marvel Studios never contacted him to reprise his role as Beast in Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Hoult bluntly answered "No" when asked about discussions.

Despite playing the blue-furred mutant in four X-Men films (2011-2019), he noted Kelsey Grammer's version was the one he grew up watching.

Marvel's March casting announcement revealed that Grammer and original X-Men actors, Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), and James Marsden (Cyclops), will return instead. Hoult expressed no bitterness, calling it "fun" to see their integration into the MCU.Hoult praised Grammer's iconic portrayal, calling him ...