New Delhi, June 29 -- As anticipation builds for the release of Superman on July 11, actor Nicholas Hoult has shared a candid and humorous account of his audition experience for the titular role, offering fans a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the casting process that eventually saw David Corenswet don the iconic cape.

Speaking at Jimmy Kimmel with guest host Diego Luna, Hoult confirmed, "This is very awkward. Yes, I auditioned for Superman," and added that Corenswet had auditioned on the "same day" and even crossed paths on the studio lot.

Hoult recounted the moment in vivid detail. "I walked out of doing one of my audition scenes, and I was like, 'Yeah, not bad. OK,' And I walked around the corner, and there was lots of shadows on...