Ryan Reynolds is the Green Lantern

[Double Down]

Ryan Reynolds has landed the coveted role of “Green Lantern,” getting the starring role in Warner Bros.' live-action film based on the DC Comics hero.
Martin Campbell will direct. The studio is still working on the picture’s budget, but production is expected to begin in January.
The news caps off a memorable summer for Reynolds, who played Deadpool in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” a performance that prompted Fox to begin development on a spinoff film. Reynolds followed that by starring opposite Sandra Bullock in the romantic comedy “The Proposal,” which crossed the $100 million mark this week.
Warners and Campbell chose Reynolds, who vied for the superhero role along with “The Hangover” star Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto. The momentum built for Reynolds in the last week, as he was the only actor whose option was extended.
Greg Berlanti wrote the script with Marc Guggenheim and Michael Green. Donald DeLine will produce with Berlanti. Reynolds’ reps at UTA are working out his deal.
The actor will next star in “Buried,” a dark indie drama that will begin filming shortly in Barcelona with Spanish director Rodrigo Cortes. Reynolds will play a civilian contractor who is kidnapped in Iraq and awakes in a coffin, struggling against time to coordinate a rescue even though he doesn’t know where he’s buried in the desert.

http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/07/ryan-reynolds-is-the-green-lantern.html


Here is a manip that was e-mailed to me:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/RRasGl.jpg

And here is another by SHH poster Bunk:

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/5858/lanternconceptryan2.jpg

[Jake Cassidy]

I knew if I sat in front of my computer for 4 hours straight something cool would happen.

[Octoberist]

haha. i'm excited.

[dsfjr1190]

Wow. I did not expect this at all. I suppose this is a good choice, though.

Better than those Justin Timberlake rumors I heard about.

[FaT_tONle]

Lame... he should have stayed with Marvel. I could see Deadpool getting canned if GL is a hit and becomes a franchise.

[Jamie Madrox]

WB f's up again. Is it so hard to expand their search for an actor for GL other than someone fanboys seem to favor for every role?

[Showtime]

He won't be playing Deadpool.

[Jake Cassidy]

He could still do Deadpool.

Although Fox would probably **** it up anyway.

[Blackman]

meh....

Some thread should add a poll is ppl agree with the casting choice

[kedrell]

Lame... he should have stayed with Marvel. I could see Deadpool getting canned if GL is a hit and becomes a franchise.

Deadpool getting canned is actually a plus, IMO. After what FOX just pulled with XO:W, do you really want another movie from them? I sure don't.

[bunk]

Lame... he should have stayed with Marvel. I could see Deadpool getting canned if GL is a hit and becomes a franchise.

Why should he have stayed with Marvel movies?

[Octoberist]

again, I think that he's doing it because as if RIGHT NOW, Deadpool is as active as X-Mens Origins: Magneto . Not saying too much.

And it's Fox, so perhaps Ryan's dealing with their politics first hand.

[craigdbfan]

Yeah this pick seems completely uninspired and I'm not really thrilled about it at all.

Expect for Reynolds to play Reynolds. Hal Jordan won't be present in the film.

With that said at least he resembles Hal and has the body to go along with it. Even if he wasn't my preferred actor it could have been far far worse (Leto).

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/jessi_13ef/3ff77450.jpg

[Showtime]

I like this choice to be honest. I think Reynolds can deliver the perfect balance of comedy and also handle the action.

[Keyser Soze]

Wow, there you go.

Would have preferred Cooper, but I've got nothing against Ryan Reynolds. My main problem was that he's already been in other superhero movies, but as an actor he fits the Hal Jordan mould respectably enough.

Really, I'm just happy they cast SOMEONE, and we can move forward with this freakin' film AT LAST.

[kedrell]

Why should he have stayed with Marvel movies?

Exactly. Marvel movies suck unless Marvel are the one's making it.

[Octoberist]

and I think he is a draw, for sure.

[FaT_tONle]

I agree with Showtime... Deadpool's prospects are not looking good right now. DC fans can rejoice I guess. Marvel finally takes a blow from DC.

[dsfjr1190]

Deadpool is way in the pre-production stage. Green Lantern will be shooting relatively soon. Who says Ryan Reynolds can't play both characters?

[harken51]

lol

[Jake Cassidy]

He has shown to be a good dramatic actor as well, imo.

[dnno1]

haha. i'm excited.

I'm happy, but who's going to play Flash?

[protocida]

YES!

No Timberlake! :woot:

And my N° 1 choice was actually chosen!

I'm thrilled. I'm definetly thrilled.

Now, they only have to lay out the rest of the cast! :cwink:

[Showtime]

Deadpool is way in the pre-production stage. Green Lantern will be shooting relatively soon. Who says Ryan Reynolds can't play both characters?

WB would have to ok it. It will be in his contract, just like it was in Rouths.

[Jake Cassidy]

I'm happy, but who's going to play Flash?

Bradley Cooper. :oldrazz:

[Chewy]

I agree with Showtime... Deadpool's prospects are not looking good right now. DC fans can rejoice I guess. Marvel finally takes a blow from DC.
Fox not further bastardizing the character is a good thing. FOr everyone


Good choice

[Showtime]

I'm happy, but who's going to play Flash?

Timberlake.

[FaT_tONle]

Deadpool getting canned is actually a plus, IMO. After what FOX just pulled with XO:W, do you really want another movie from them? I sure don't.

Fox would have ****ed it up you are right. I am sure they are going WTF right now and Deadpool will be put in the back burner. Maybe another X-Men prequel makes more sense for them. I am actually hoping he doesn't play Deadpool because I don't think it will work in terms of two franchises. Even if we get one film each, I don't think we will get sequels to both franchises.

[Octoberist]

again, I think Green Lantern not only pays the bills but give Ryan even more exposure plus it's active project to keep him busy for the next year.

[Jake Cassidy]

YES!

No Timberlake! :woot:

And my N° 1 choice was actually chosen!

I'm thrilled. This movie will ROCK!

Now, they only have to lay out the rest of the cast! :cwink:

I'm on a roll. I wanted Bale for Batman, RDJ for Iron Man, Hemsworth for Thor and now this. :grin:

[Chewy]

Interesting that filming will start in January, that's also the case for Thor

[Octoberist]

Since you're on a role Jake, do you want NEIL PATRICK HARRIS as The Flash? Huh? Hummm? HUHHH?

[Crook]

Adequate choice. Young, handsome, witty, and exudes an attitude. I was pulling for him or Cooper, but I think I like this choice better. Hopefully this means the film is actually going to get started. :up:

[The Squirrel]

I hope Warner Bros releases a press statement soon.

[Blackman]

Its weird
I was just at the barber and I was picturing Cooper as Hal and I finally completely accepted it and then the other guy gets picked

[Mister J]

Surprising choice, but I like it. :gl:
Deadpool getting canned is actually a plus, IMO. After what FOX just pulled with XO:W, do you really want another movie from them? I sure don't.
What he said.

[Jake Cassidy]

Since you're on a role Jake, do you want NEIL PATRICK HARRIS as The Flash? Huh? Hummm? HUHHH?

I do, actually. :yay:

Tell me who you want to play other characters and maybe I can will it to happen. :woot:

[B]

Good stuff :up: :up:

I wasn't planning on seeing a GL film, mainly because I know very little about the character other than I suppose the "basics"

However now Reynolds is cast the film officially has my attention :up:

[Chewy]

I do, actually. :yay:

Tell me who you want to play other characters and maybe I can will it to happen. :woot:
Chris Pine for Cap :p

[Octoberist]

Donnie Yen as The Mandarian for Iron Man 3, Jake.

[Jake Cassidy]

Chris Pine for Cap :p

Donnie Yen as The Mandarian for Iron Man 3, Jake.

I'm on it, guys. :woot:

[kedrell]

I agree with Showtime... Deadpool's prospects are not looking good right now. DC fans can rejoice I guess. Marvel finally takes a blow from DC.

Actually FOX takes a blow from DC/WB. Marvel says thank you for getting back at them for the Emily Blunt/Black Widow fiasco.:cwink:

[protocida]

Jason Issacs as Sinestro!

[Episode29]

Barakapool: 2009-2009.

Good riddance.

[Keyser Soze]

Its weird
I was just at the barber and I was picturing Cooper as Hal and I finally completely accepted it and then the other guy gets picked

Cooper and Reynolds are somewhat similar in the type of roles they play, so it's not a big leap from one to the other.

[Jake Cassidy]

Cooper and Reynolds are somewhat similar in the type of roles they play, so it's not a big leap from one to the other.

Ryan's cooler. :woot:

[terry78]

Forget that fact that it's GL finally being brought to the screen, Reynolds in this role guarantees a whole other subset of people will now go see it solely for him.

[dnno1]

Lame... he should have stayed with Marvel. I could see Deadpool getting canned if GL is a hit and becomes a franchise.

Deadpool could have got canned anyway just like a lot of other Marvel projects that are in development limbo.

[protocida]

He totally fits. He can do comedy, drama and handle the action scenes. Looking foward to the long awaited FIRST PICTURE!

[Octoberist]

Forget that fact that it's GL finally being brought to the screen, Reynolds in this role guarantees a whole other subset of people will now go see it solely for him.

absolutely.

[Episode29]

Forget that fact that it's GL finally being brought to the screen, Reynolds in this role guarantees a whole other subset of people will now go see it solely for him.

His presence didn't help Adventureland.:csad:

[Blackman]

Forget that fact that it's GL finally being brought to the screen, Reynolds in this role guarantees a whole other subset of people will now go see it solely for him.
that is quite true. I havent heard anybody who doesnt like Ryan Reynolds

[terry78]

His presence didn't help Adventureland.:csad:

He wasn't the star. **** like Waiting..., The Proposal, etc. When he's on the front lines of the flick, people go.

[Jake Cassidy]

Forget that fact that it's GL finally being brought to the screen, Reynolds in this role guarantees a whole other subset of people will now go see it solely for him.

Agreed. He appeals to a much wider audience than just us. I've gone to some other boards, quickly, and there are people coming in and saying that they never really cared about the GL movie until now.

[kedrell]

I do, actually. :yay:

Tell me who you want to play other characters and maybe I can will it to happen. :woot:

If(God forbid!!) Norton ever decides not to come back as Banner/Hulk then try to get Billy Crudup for the role, please.

[Jake Cassidy]

If(God forbid!!) Norton ever decides not to come back as Banner/Hulk then try to get Billy Crudup for the role, please.

Never thought of that, but I'll work on it for you. :woot:

[darthhalen]

I can't believe GL is cast! I love Reynolds for the role, However I'm disappointed with how this will affect Deadpool. Was really liking what he was saying about the movie.
I liked Cooper for GL too, and I was hoping to have my cake and eat it too with GL and Deadpool. Oh well at least its not JT, which I would be okay with as the Flash.

[Octoberist]

I wonder how the Wolverine/Deadpool boards are reacting to this?

[Chewy]

THR has a bit more info.
And then there was one.

After an intense months-long search, Warner Bros. has settled on Ryan Reynolds as its choice to play “Green Lantern,” the studio’s live-action tentpole based on the DC Comics hero. The film is being directed by Martin Campbell and produced by Donald De Line and Greg Berlanti.

Reynolds and his camp entered negotiations for the part Friday, after the studio held two rounds of screen tests, along with actors Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto. Justin Timberlake also did a screen test.
.
The studio had holding options on the actors, but, except for Reynolds, those expired Monday. Reynolds’ option would have expired end of day Friday.

One reason for the long search was De Line, Campbell and the studio each had a different favorite among the finalists, making it difficult to come to a consensus.

If the deal is completed, it would make Reynolds the only actor to have played heroes for both Marvel and DC. He recently starred in a comic book movie, Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," where he played "the merc with a mouth" Deadpool. The character is now being developed for a spin-off to which Reynolds is attached. He also played Marvel’s vampire hunter Hannibal King in “Blade: Trinity.”

“Lantern” is actually Reynold’s second stab at a DC Comics hero. A few years ago, he was attached to play the comic company’s speedster “The Flash.” SOURCE (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i4c5798b5271bede49cbba062b84448fb)

[FlawlessVictory]

Lazy and uninspired casting. I was hoping to get someone sort of out of left field but who was talented and after thinking about it for a minute one could really see that actor pulling it off. This is just lazy, sorry. I'm sure he'll do fine though and I'm relieved it's not JT.

[rdh007]

I'll believe it when there's a press release from WB. Having said that, I'm optimistic. I prefer Reynolds to Cooper, Timberlake, and Leto.

[kedrell]

Never thought of that, but I'll work on it for you. :woot:


Well he's got hella acting chops..his J. Edgar Hoover in Public Enemies is outstanding. Plus his pre-Dr. Manhattan role as John Osterman is a dead ringer for Bruce Banner. IMO, it's a no-brainer.

[Threshold]

I would've preferred Bradley Cooper, but Ryan Reynolds paired with a director like Martin Campbell could bring excellent results.

[Jake Cassidy]

Well he's got hella acting chops..his J. Edgar Hoover in Public Enemies is outstanding. Plus his pre-Dr. Manhattan role as John Osterman is a dead ringer for Bruce Banner. IMO, it's a no-brainer.

Yeah, I've liked Crudup since Almost Famous.

I haven't seeh Public Enemies yet. Is it good?

[Double Down]

Geoff Johns on Twitter: Martin Campbell. Ryan Reynolds. Green Lantern. I am very happy.

[Dark Helmet]

How do we know if Fox was not going to do Deadpool & Ryan said **** it I have a chance to do another franchise ?

[mclay18]

Wow. After months of rumored actors and speculation going around, we finally get our Hal. Reynolds isn't the guy I pictured (or wanted) for the role, but I'm giving him a fair chance. Although I am surprised Reynolds got the gig, I thought for sure Bradley Cooper or a virtual unknown (like Chris Hemsworth) would get the role.

[rdh007]

I'm sure he'll do fine though and I'm relieved it's not JT.

This is the most important part of your post to WB.

Also, this has seemed anything but lazy. Not as exhaustive as Supes, but not as big a character.

[rdh007]

Geoff Johns on Twitter: Martin Campbell. Ryan Reynolds. Green Lantern. I am very happy.

Agreed.

[kedrell]

WB's screwing FOX(that just makes me happy all over) in a way to get back at them for that whole Watchmen BS.

[Jake Cassidy]

Wow. After months of rumored actors and speculation going around, we finally get our Hal. Reynolds isn't the guy I pictured (or wanted) for the role, but I'm giving him a fair chance. Although I am surprised Reynolds got the gig, I thought for sure Bradley Cooper or a virtual unknown (like Chris Hemsworth) would get the role.

I was right.

With Thor there was all this talk about Alexander Skarsgard getting it and than Branagh picked Hemsworth. It's the same with Cooper and Reynolds.

Strange, isn't it? :yay:

[Keyser Soze]

Geoff Johns on Twitter: Martin Campbell. Ryan Reynolds. Green Lantern. I am very happy.

And if GEOFF JOHNS approves, that's good enough for me. :word:

[Sawyer]

His presence didn't help Adventureland.:csad:

Adventureland was great...

[Blackman]

Why does everyone blame Fox for everything

[General Fury]

Sounds good, pretty lucky to land two major super hero roles and be in consideration for several others

[kedrell]

Yeah, I've liked Crudup since Almost Famous.

I haven't seeh Public Enemies yet. Is it good?

It's ok, but definitely not up to Mann's earlier films like Collateral, The Insider or Heat. But Crudup gives the best performance in the film.

[sdc10]

Im very excited about this, I think Reynolds is great and will bring the role a good aspect of comedy as well as seriousness. Also, not to mention the movie has the potential to be visually amazing. Good to see they got the ball rolling.

[Keyser Soze]

WB's screwing FOX(that just makes me happy all over) in a way to get back at them for that whole Watchmen BS.

Haha, never thought of it like that.

Revenge is sweet. :woot:

[Jake Cassidy]

Why does everyone blame Fox for everything

If it wasn't for Fox we probably wouldn't even have superhero movies right now. X-Men started the whole thing. :yay:

[Milkman95]

I'm fired up, Deadpool is dead, this is his franchise, sorry Marvel.

Marvel releases mostly crap anyway, so I'm fine with this news. That being said, Cooper would have been good, but Campbell has a history of doing very well with casting lead actors in his films, take a look at his choices for Bond after all......

[bunk]

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5653/lanternconceptryan.jpg

Go Ryan. I'm also just glad to know this movie is still happening.

[Jake Cassidy]

It's ok, but definitely not up to Mann's earlier films like Collateral, The Insider or Heat. But Crudup gives the best performance in the film.

Better than Depp? :wow:

Having Depp, Crudup and Bale in one movie is amazing.

To be fair, not much can be better than Heat. :woot:

[General Fury]

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5653/lanternconceptryan.jpg

Go Ryan. I'm also just glad to know this movie is still happening.

same here

not a bad pic, i doubt they'll do the mask though, (or rather, i hope they dont do the mask:hehe:)

[dnno1]

Lazy and uninspired casting. I was hoping to get someone sort of out of left field but who was talented and after thinking about it for a minute one could really see that actor pulling it off. This is just lazy, sorry. I'm sure he'll do fine though and I'm relieved it's not JT.

But is it still not happening in your opinion?

[Keyser Soze]

Now I want to hear what Ryan Reynolds has to say on the role.

It seems like a day can't go by without MTV Splashpage posting up a Ryan Reynolds interview, so here's hoping they can score another one - that'd be something from that site I WANT to read!

[JokerLedger]

Lazy and uninspired casting. I was hoping to get someone sort of out of left field but who was talented and after thinking about it for a minute one could really see that actor pulling it off. This is just lazy, sorry. I'm sure he'll do fine though and I'm relieved it's not JT.

I thought Ryan Reynolds came out of leftfield. For the past couple months it was all Bradley Cooper, Chris Pine, Sam Worthington, Ryan Gosling, etc. Just yesterday (or was it today?) was the first time I heard about Ryan Reynolds to be in the running... and jsut now news breaks that he got the role.

I'm freaking ecstatic right now. I was in the Worthington camp but Ryan Reynolds is one of my favorite actors. He can definately pull it off and if all this talk about the first draft of the script being very comedic, then consider me a very very very happy man.

For the past five years I always wanted Ryan for The Flash but I'm not gonna complain. Either way, win win situation for me! :woot:

[kedrell]

If it wasn't for Fox we probably wouldn't even have superhero movies right now. X-Men started the whole thing. :yay:

Actually we still would. The demand never changed. People have always wanted SH films ever since Donner's film. What really changed and brought this new era about is the technology. We really don't "owe" FOX anything.

[sdc10]

If it wasn't for Fox we probably wouldn't even have superhero movies right now. X-Men started the whole thing. :yay:

I say we all blame Bryan Singer, after all he single handedly set let one franchise get raped by leaving (x-men), then he went and sent another franchise back years (superman)

[General Fury]

Now I want to hear what Ryan Reynolds has to say on the role.

It seems like a day can't go by without MTV Splashpage posting up a Ryan Reynolds interview, so here's hoping they can score another one - that'd be something from that site I WANT to read!
Agreed, this film (or the idea of making this film) has gone up and down in rumors for a while, real happy it's moving along

[terry78]

In brightest day,
In blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight

Let those who worship evil's might
Beware my power,
GREEN LANTERN'S LIGHT!!!!


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff120/froonj/reynolds.jpg

[FlawlessVictory]

But is it still not happening in your opinion?

I won't be fully convinced until I hear cameras are rolling. :woot:

[Milkman95]

Deadpool won't be happening with Reynolds now, sorry.....

[Keyser Soze]

I won't be fully convinced until I hear cameras are rolling. :woot:

I'd say hold off until the day of the premiere, just to be sure. ;)

[Blackman]

I won't be fully convinced until I hear cameras are rolling. :woot:
and thats not even a guarantee :ninja:

[Ipodman]

Manicure?

[dnno1]

I'm fired up, Deadpool is dead, this is his franchise, sorry Marvel.

Marvel releases mostly crap anyway, so I'm fine with this news. That being said, Cooper would have been good, but Campbell has a history of doing very well with casting lead actors in his films, take a look at his choices for Bond after all......

Well, I guess Bradley Cooper or Justin Timberlake could be Deadpool if they likes.

[Jake Cassidy]

Actually we still would. The demand never changed. People have always wanted SH films ever since Donner's film. What really changed and brought this new era about is the technology. We really don't "owe" FOX anything.

Probably, but X-Men still put superheroes back in the spotlight. :yay:

[General Fury]

Deadpool won't be happening with Reynolds now, sorry.....


no sorrow here, that would most likely crash and burn same as Wolverine did anyway

[FlawlessVictory]

I thought Ryan Reynolds came out of leftfield. For the past couple months it was all Bradley Cooper, Chris Pine, Sam Worthington, Ryan Gosling, etc. Just yesterday (or was it today?) was the first time I heard about Ryan Reynolds to be in the running... and jsut now news breaks that he got the role.

I'm freaking ecstatic right now. I was in the Worthington camp but Ryan Reynolds is one of my favorite actors. He can definately pull it off and if all this talk about the first draft of the script being very comedic, then consider me a very very very happy man.

For the past five years I always wanted Ryan for The Flash but I'm not gonna complain. Either way, win win situation for me! :woot:

Yea, in a way it's out of left field but definitely uninspired. He was at one time going to play Flash, he was in Blade 3 and he was Deadpool. I wanted someone who would make me curious as to how he was going to play the role but made me fairly confident that I knew he could pull it off.

[Episode29]

Adventureland was great...

I wholeheartedly agree. I meant financially.

[FlawlessVictory]

I'd say hold off until the day of the premiere, just to be sure. ;)

:grin:

[Metal Spidey]

Actually we still would. The demand never changed. People have always wanted SH films ever since Donner's film. What really changed and brought this new era about is the technology. We really don't "owe" FOX anything.

I think he meant that FOX started the "new era" you're talking about but I'm not 100% sure.

[Blackman]

Yea, in a way it's out of left field but definitely uninspired. He was at one time going to play Flash, he was in Blade 3 and he was Deadpool. I wanted someone who would make me curious as to how he was going to play the role but made me fairly confident that I knew he could pull it off.
I agree...
I thought I was the only person on the whole net who feels somewhat underwhelmed by the decision

[Saint]

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5653/lanternconceptryan.jpg

Go Ryan. I'm also just glad to know this movie is still happening.
Win (except for the lack of star pattern! that was the best part!).

[Jake Cassidy]

To me Reynolds is like Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman and Robert Downey Jr. It's nearly impossible to not like him. :woot:

[Threshold]

And if GEOFF JOHNS approves, that's good enough for me. :word:

I shall take this position as well.

[Octoberist]

same here

not a bad pic, i doubt they'll do the mask though, (or rather, i hope they dont do the mask:hehe:)

Dude the mask completes the costume. Besides, the mask was present in the rough draft of the script.

[Ipodman]

at least better than Justin timberlake

[Jake Cassidy]

I think he meant that FOX started the "new era" you're talking about but I'm not 100% sure.

Yeah, that's what I meant. :yay:

[Crook]

LOL. Well, this thread just got a whole lot gayer.
Speaking of, this might be heresy, but I truly hope those lines never make it to the film. :o

[mclay18]

If it wasn't for Fox we probably wouldn't even have superhero movies right now. X-Men started the whole thing. :yay:

Well technically, superhero films didn't really become "hot" until the WB released Superman: The Movie. Fox was probably the first studio to even make a superhero movie in 1966, but Batman: The Movie was essentially a big-screen adaptation of the '60s TV series.

X-Men only revitalized demand for superhero movies now that the technology caught up with the more fantastical demands of comic-book characters.

[Episode29]

Speaking of, this might be heresy, but I truly hope those lines never make it to the film. :o

How about if he raps them?

[Jake Cassidy]

Well technically, superhero films didn't really become "hot" until the WB released Superman: The Movie. Fox was probably the first studio to even make a superhero movie in 1966, but Batman: The Movie was essentially a big-screen adaptation of the '60s TV series.

X-Men only revitalized demand for superhero movies now that the technology caught up with the more fantastical demands of comic-book characters.

Yeah, That's what I meant. I believe that X-Men started the new era for superhero movies. :yay:

[Sawyer]

I wholeheartedly agree. I meant financially.

Oh, I see.

[Ipodman]

now we got XMO: Deadpool out of the way, make X-men First Class go faster!

[bunk]

Yeah, That's what I meant. I believe that X-Men started the new era for superhero movies. :yay:

Which means FOX should know better at this point.

[General Fury]

To me Reynolds is like Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman and Robert Downey Jr. It's nearly impossible to not like him. :woot:

HEAR HEAR!!

Dude the mask completes the costume. Besides, the mask was present in the rough draft of the script.

Just sounds a little weird to me, but i'll bet they can pull it off ok, just a personal preference

[Blackman]

Yeah, That's what I meant. I believe that X-Men started the new era for superhero movies. :yay:
and I think thats undeniable...

[mclay18]

I'll believe it when there's a press release from WB. Having said that, I'm optimistic. I prefer Reynolds to Cooper, Timberlake, and Leto.

WB will probably only release a press release when shooting starts, or when the bulk of the supporting roles are cast. I don't think The Dark Knight had an official press release detailing the entire cast, crew and release date when it started shooting -- same for Inception, Harry Potter 7 and other pics.

[Episode29]

and I think thats undeniable...

Blade might disagree.

[Jake Cassidy]

Which means FOX should know better at this point.

I'm not gonna argue with that. The only good ones they've done are the first 2 X-Men.

[Ipodman]

Spider-man made superheros family friendly

[Sawyer]

Spider-man made superheros family friendly

Eeeh... I believe Superman did that first, thanks.

[Jake Cassidy]

Blade might disagree.

Blade came out at a time when vampires were incredibly popular (Buffy). The majority of people had no idea it was based on a comic. So it would've done well either way.

[Jake Cassidy]

Spider-man made superheros family friendly

Spider-Man made superheroes whiny pussies. :oldrazz:

[Ipodman]

Eeeh... I believe Superman did that first, thanks.

I guess u r right.... but most of the general-audience-[twilight] didnt watch Superman but watch Spider-man

[FlawlessVictory]

Why doesn't SHH have this on their front page?

[Double Down]

More Geoff Johns: Ryan Reynolds and Green Lantern are trending topics on twitter. I'm celebrating by working on Green Lantern all weekend.

http://twitter.com/GeoffJohns0

[FlawlessVictory]

^Good to hear Johns excited by this news.

[Jake Cassidy]

Is Johns involved with the movie? I think I read that somewhere. His input would be great.

[greenlantern248]

Thank you Episode 29 I was going to say X-Men didn't kick off the new era superhero films, it was Blade

[Double Down]

Is Johns involved with the movie? I think I read that somewhere. His input would be great.

This is what Johns says:

Thanks for the kind words re: my Green Lantern comics/writing everyone. More news on film stuff from me sooner than later. :D

@sterlinggates (http://twitter.com/sterlinggates) Me too!! LIVE ACTION SINESTRO! KILOWOG! TOMAR-RE!

[Ursa]

I'm really happy about this cast! He was choice #1, but I thought he wouldn't be even considered because of Deadpool, so I suggested Josh Hartnett.

He is talented in both comedies and dramas (Fireflies in the Garden, Definitely maybe), is charismatic and f* Hot!!!!

[Cosmic]

I'm optimistic. I think he's a good choice for the role. It's encouraging news.

[Jake Cassidy]

Thank you Episode 29 I was going to say X-Men didn't kick off the new era superhero films, it was Blade

You and Episode29 are probably right. :yay:

I'm just glad we're getting them. :woot:

[Octoberist]

comingsoon and superherohype doesn't even have the news up yet!

[Jake Cassidy]

comingsoon and superherohype doesn't even have the news up yet!

Lazy bastards. :oldrazz:

[Chewy]

comingsoon and superherohype doesn't even have the news up yet!
They do now. Just put it up.

[Lobo]

I'm happy, but who's going to play Flash?

Scott Porter or Neil Patrick Harris ;)

I love Reynolds as Hal :D

[FlawlessVictory]

Scott Porter or Neil Patrick Harris ;)

I love Reynolds as Hal :D

I agree with both those choices although NPH might be a little old by the time they made a Flash/if they ever made a Flash.

[Jake Cassidy]

Scott Porter or Neil Patrick Harris ;)

I love Reynolds as Hal :D

You know something, don't you?

[Blackman]

Jake Cassidy make it so that The Flash movie is about Wally West

[TheComicbookKid]

Eh.

As I said earlier, Reynolds is the safe bet. And since the WB got a proven franchise starter like Campbell, I guess they are making sure they don't make any risky moves so they can have their second franchise now.

[Jake Cassidy]

Jake Cassidy make it so that The Flash movie is about Wally West

It'll probably be Barry, but I'm hoping for Wally. I always liked him a lot more.

[Blackman]

It'll probably be Barry, but I'm hoping for Wally. I always liked him a lot more.
As do most ppl

[Saint]

It makes me indescribably happy to see this moving forward, finally.

[Jake Cassidy]

I can't wait for more casting news. These next few weeks are gonna be pretty exciting.

[Nirvana]

It's an alright choice. I can live with it and I'll give him a chance. They could have picked someone better, though. Thank god they didn't go with Justin Timberlake, though.

[Octoberist]

isn't it like Dawn over there in Aussy world, Jake?

[Jake Cassidy]

Saturday afternoon

[Wolfwood]

To me, I think he'd be better as Kyle Rayner, but I could accept him as a really young Hal.

[Sam Fisher]

I'm not thrilled with the choice, but all I can say is THANK GOD FOR NO JUSTIN TIMBERFLAKE.

[Jake Cassidy]

Wolfwood:

He's too old for Kyle but the perfect age for Hal.

[jmc]

Although I got nothing against Reynolds, does anyone else feel that this a bit too much of a 'safe' choice. I actually would have liked Cooper to get the role for no other reason than to see someone different have a crack at a role like this, I get that kind of 'been there, done that' feeling with Reynolds.

[Octoberist]

wha? Saturday afternoon!

[Jake Cassidy]

wha? Saturday afternoon!

Yep.

What is it where you are?

[FlawlessVictory]

Although I got nothing against Reynolds, does anyone else feel that this a bit too much of a 'safe' choice. I actually would have liked Cooper to get the role for no other reason than to see someone different have a crack at a role like this, I get that kind of 'been there, done that' feeling with Reynolds.

I agree.

[TheComicbookKid]

Although I got nothing against Reynolds, does anyone else feel that this a bit too much of a 'safe' choice. I actually would have liked Cooper to get the role for no other reason than to see someone different have a crack at a role like this, I get that kind of 'been there, done that' feeling with Reynolds.

Eh.

As I said earlier, Reynolds is the safe bet. And since the WB got a proven franchise starter like Campbell, I guess they are making sure they don't make any risky moves so they can have their second franchise now.

We are brothers of a different continent!lol

[Octoberist]

Although I got nothing against Reynolds, does anyone else feel that this a bit too much of a 'safe' choice. I actually would have liked Cooper to get the role for no other reason than to see someone different have a crack at a role like this, I get that kind of 'been there, done that' feeling with Reynolds.

it works because Ryan is dependable enough that he'll shine like a star. Usually, HE IS the best thing out of a movie, even if it's bad or average so that tells me a lot about his abilities.

Also, like what Terry said, Ryan will draw a lot of non-comic book fans..mostly women!!

[Blackman]

Although I got nothing against Reynolds, does anyone else feel that this a bit too much of a 'safe' choice. I actually would have liked Cooper to get the role for no other reason than to see someone different have a crack at a role like this, I get that kind of 'been there, done that' feeling with Reynolds.
Yes...completely

This might sound weird but I wish they cast someone with a little more controversy I think the main reason why I'm somewhat disappointed with this choice is just the fact that there is nothing special about it. Nobody is worry or debating where Reynolds will be good in the role, which strangely is off putting to me. The great thing about hearing about certain casting choices are the debates they cause. Everyone is just saying Reynolds will do a good job, he's great, etc. and there is no excitement in that.
Im not saying that they should have cast Timberlake though.

he casting Reynolds made is seem more to me that the upcoming Green Lantern film has become a star vehicle. Which I can understand a studio wanting, but I think it just makes the movie more about the star than about the character (Hal Jordan) itself. It just seems WB is worried that GL won't sell because it's not Batman or Superman. That's why they cast such a "safe" choice.

[Kal-El 8]

This can work very well for Reynolds . To be honest I saw him better suited for the role of The Flash (Wally West) . However I'm sure he'll do an awesome job as Hal Jordon .

[greenlantern248]

I'm just happy that we got someone to play GL, I do like RR, but I was in the Cooper camp for a while, but two things make me feel better though
1 I have trust in Campbells judgement (whether or not he actually wanted Reynolds is yet to be answered)
2 He is fit and will bring people to the show.

So congrats to Ryan for landing a great role.

[Lobo]

Ryan IS a safe choice, but that's a good thing for a franchise that isn't a sure bet. though, i think this will be a HUGE franchise., and propel Reynolds and Green Lantern to true A list satus and household names.

[Octoberist]

Yep.

What is it where you are?

8:28 in Orange County.

[jmc]

it works because Ryan is dependable enough that he'll shine like a star. Usually, HE IS the best thing out of a movie, even if it's bad or average so that tells me a lot about his abilities.

Also, like what Terry said, Ryan will draw a lot of non-comic book fans..mostly women!!

Like I said, I got nothing wrong with the guy, it's just him for GL feels like 'meh'. As much as I want to see GL on film finally, this casting is about as exciting as a snail race. I'm hoping the supporting cast is much much richer.

[Jake Cassidy]

8:28 in Orange County.

a.m.?

[Octoberist]

Yes...completely

This might sound weird but I wish they cast someone with a little more controversy I think the main reason why I'm somewhat disappointed with this choice is just the fact that there is nothing special about it. Nobody is worry or debating where Reynolds will be good in the role, which strangely is off putting to me. The great thing about hearing about certain casting choices are the debates they cause. Everyone is just saying Reynolds will do a good job, he's great, etc. and there is no excitement in that.
Im not saying that they should have cast Timberlake though.

he casting Reynolds made is seem more to me that the upcoming Green Lantern film has become a star vehicle. Which I can understand a studio wanting, but I think it just makes the movie more about the star than about the character (Hal Jordan) itself. It just seems WB is worried that GL won't sell because it's not Batman or Superman. That's why they cast such a "safe" choice.

I do think Green Lantern as a concept does sell itself since it's so space opera-ish.

[bunk]

Although I got nothing against Reynolds, does anyone else feel that this a bit too much of a 'safe' choice. I actually would have liked Cooper to get the role for no other reason than to see someone different have a crack at a role like this, I get that kind of 'been there, done that' feeling with Reynolds.

Well, he's in Wolverine for like 10 minutes, playing a half-way version of a character. He has a large role in Blade 3 playing Hannibal, but he's not a superhero, he's not even playing an accurate version of Hannibal King. As a lead actor, playing a fully formed superhero, it's actually something new for him and all of us.

[FlawlessVictory]

Yes...completely

This might sound weird but I wish they cast someone with a little more controversy I think the main reason why I'm somewhat disappointed with this choice is just the fact that there is nothing special about it. Nobody is worry or debating where Reynolds will be good in the role, which strangely is off putting to me. The great thing about hearing about certain casting choices are the debates they cause. Everyone is just saying Reynolds will do a good job, he's great, etc. and there is no excitement in that.
Im not saying that they should have cast Timberlake though.

he casting Reynolds made is seem more to me that the upcoming Green Lantern film has become a star vehicle. Which I can understand a studio wanting, but I think it just makes the movie more about the star than about the character (Hal Jordan) itself. It just seems WB is worried that GL won't sell because it's not Batman or Superman. That's why they cast such a "safe" choice.

I know what you are saying. I wanted the choice to pique my curiousity and this doesn't do that at all. I wanted to wonder what the actor could bring to the role, how he would play it and what we could possibly expect. This is just a boring choice. I wanted an RDJ type choice, or Chris Hemsworth.

[Wolfwood]

Wolfwood:

He's too old for Kyle but the perfect age for Hal.

Really? He still looks like a really young guy to me.

[Borat]

Maann...I was just thinking today how Ryan Reynolds plays Ryan Reynolds in every movie. I'm not sure if I will like this casting decision. But I'm going to wait until I pass further judgement.

[jmc]

Ryan IS a safe choice, but that's a good thing for a franchise that isn't a sure bet. though, i think this will be a HUGE franchise., and propel Reynolds and Green Lantern to true A list satus and household names.

Understandable for an infant franchise, but really, so was Iron Man and RDJ was hardly a safe bet. I think fans have gotten so use to now seeing really solid and different types of actors taking on comic characters that news like this is a little deflating.

[Jake Cassidy]

Really? He still looks like a really young guy to me.

Ryan was born in 1976, so he'll be 33 this year. :yay:

[Blackman]

I do think Green Lantern as a concept does sell itself since it's so space opera-ish.
Tell that to WB

Like I said, I got nothing wrong with the guy, it's just him for GL feels like 'meh'. As much as I want to see GL on film finally, this casting is about as exciting as a snail race. I'm hoping the supporting cast is much much richer.
cosign

[Jake Cassidy]

I hope they can get a cast like Batman Begins, Iron Man and Incredible Hulk. All really good actors, but no huge movie stars. It worked perfectly.

[jmc]

Well, he's in Wolverine for like 10 minutes, playing a half-way version of a character. He has a large role in Blade 3 playing Hannibal, but he's not a superhero, he's not even playing an accurate version of Hannibal King. As a lead actor, playing a fully formed superhero, it's actually something new for him and all of us.

Kinda not the point how much of a role in the films he's had, point is he's been in these types action comic adaptations before. That's what makes it so 'meh'.

[Drakon]

I'm kinda taken aback.

[jmc]

I hope they can get a cast like Batman Begins, Iron Man and Incredible Hulk. All really good actors, but no huge movie stars. It worked perfectly.

If Campbell's learned anything from the likes of Nolan and Favreau he will.

[Jake Cassidy]

I'm kinda taken aback.

Is that good or bad?

[Ziggyman]

Is this a matter of DC trying to screw Marvel...?

[Dark Victory]

I like Reynolds, but I'm kind of on the fence with him playing Hal Jordan. Well, I'm way happier if he's playing Green Lantern than Justin Timberlake.

[Jake Cassidy]

If Campbell's learned anything from the likes of Nolan and Favreau he will.

Most of Campbell's films are cast very well, so I'm not gonna worry.

[Showtime]

I'm wondering if they already have some of the other characters lined up, and they were just waiting to confirm Lantern.

[Dog Brother #1]

Wow. There is no pleasing some people. Why are people mad that nobody is mad? The movie is cast, full steam ahead. Safe, or not, we will see a GL movie. The actor isn't Timberlake. These are good things people! Yay!

[Superman]

Ryan Reynolds has landed the coveted role of “Green Lantern,” getting the starring role in Warner Bros.' live-action film based on the DC Comics hero.
Martin Campbell will direct. The studio is still working on the picture’s budget, but production is expected to begin in January.
The news caps off a memorable summer for Reynolds, who played Deadpool in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” a performance that prompted Fox to begin development on a spinoff film. Reynolds followed that by starring opposite Sandra Bullock in the romantic comedy “The Proposal,” which crossed the $100 million mark this week.
Warners and Campbell chose Reynolds, who vied for the superhero role along with “The Hangover” star Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto. The momentum built for Reynolds in the last week, as he was the only actor whose option was extended.
Greg Berlanti wrote the script with Marc Guggenheim and Michael Green. Donald DeLine will produce with Berlanti. Reynolds’ reps at UTA are working out his deal.
The actor will next star in “Buried,” a dark indie drama that will begin filming shortly in Barcelona with Spanish director Rodrigo Cortes. Reynolds will play a civilian contractor who is kidnapped in Iraq and awakes in a coffin, struggling against time to coordinate a rescue even though he doesn’t know where he’s buried in the desert.

http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/07/ryan-reynolds-is-the-green-lantern.htmlEh, It could work I guess. We will see...

[Jake Cassidy]

I'm wondering if they already have some of the other characters lined up, and they were just waiting to confirm Lantern.

I hope so. :grin:

Aren't you usually 'in the know' on these things?

[Double Down]

Wow. There is no pleasing some people. Why are people mad that nobody is mad? The movie is cast, full steam ahead. Safe, or not, we will see a GL movie. The actor isn't Timberlake. These are good things people! Yay!

I agree 100%.

[Dark Victory]

Kinda not the point how much of a role in the films he's had, point is he's been in these types action comic adaptations before. That's what makes it so 'meh'.


That's pretty much why I'm on the fence right now. I at least hope he takes this role a little more seriously.

[Blackman]

I hope they can get a cast like Batman Begins, Iron Man and Incredible Hulk. All really good actors, but no huge movie stars. It worked perfectly.
See thats what I wanted with GL

A relative unknown as Hal and Carol (like Bale and Holmes. I cnat remember how unknown Holmes was prior to the role)
ANd then the supporting cast filled with stars(like Nesson, Caine, Freeman, Oldman

[Jake Cassidy]

Wow. There is no pleasing some people. Why are people mad that nobody is mad? The movie is cast, full steam ahead. Safe, or not, we will see a GL movie. The actor isn't Timberlake. These are good things people! Yay!

I agree 100%.

It's been pretty positive. There's been none of that "this movie's gonna suck" crap. :yay:

[Showtime]

I hope so. :grin:

Aren't you usually 'in the know' on these things?

Usually.

[Dog Brother #1]

I just laugh at the controversy about the lack of controversy.

[Drakon]

Is that good or bad?

I don't know. I'll have to see a trailer to be sure. But since, to me, this means he's out of Deadpool, that's kind of bad. And it also means that he's not going to be Wally or Roy Harper, which also saddens me. And I know he can do "serious", but I dunno. I think he's got it in him, but I want to see a trailer to be sure. But I'm hopeful.

[Jake Cassidy]

Usually.

Been slacking off, huh? :oldrazz:

[Blackman]

Wow. There is no pleasing some people. Why are people mad that nobody is mad? The movie is cast, full steam ahead. Safe, or not, we will see a GL movie. The actor isn't Timberlake. These are good things people! Yay!

was that last thing about my post?
Im not mad that there isnt some controversy

[jmc]

That's pretty much why I'm on the fence right now. I at least hope he takes this role a little more seriously.

Yeah, I'm hoping the same, if he can bring his A game and not just phone in something we've seen before then hopefully all will be sweet, I'm just worried about him putting in a bit of a 'stock' performance as it were.

[Jake Cassidy]

Yeah, I'm hoping the same, if he can bring his A game and not just phone in something we've seen before then hopefully all will be sweet, I'm just worried about him putting in a bit of a 'stock' performance as it were.

He's a huge comic geek like us, so hopefully he'll take it a lot more seriously than some others would.

[RachelDawes]

Yay Reynolds! :applaud Though I am a little sad that this could mean we won't be getting a Deadpool movie. Ace of Knaves will kill himself. :hehe:

I can do without controversy for now. I'm just glad we got a guy who most people think can handle the part.

[Dog Brother #1]

Not specificly, Blackman. I'm just surprised at the skepticism and ho hum posts. Anytime they don't completely drop the ball cast wise, a part me gets all warm & fuzzy.

[Blackman]

He's a huge comic geek like us, so hopefully he'll take it a lot more seriously than some others would.
Sam L Jackson and Nicholas Cage (The SPirit & Ghost Rider) are comic fans...that didnt help.

But overall I am optimistic

[Drakon]

You can only do so much with Fecal Matter, Blackman.

[Showtime]

Been slacking off, huh? :oldrazz:

I still do my best to keep up with my contacts. WB hasn't been very open the last several or more months.

[The Chibi Kiriyama]

I'm kinda getting the impression that this is going to end up too similar to Iron Man. They've got a script that's a little more jokey than the current take on Green Lantern, they've got Ryan Reynolds playing Hal Jordan...I don't know. It's like they looked at how Marvel Studios started out and said to themselves "well, let's just go for that approach."

Not gettin' a good vibe. Heck, Justin Timberlake coming close to landing the gig says a lot about what direction this is headed in.

[Blackman]

You can only do so much with Fecal Matter, Blackman.
but if they were true great actors they shouldve been able to get over crappy scripts :cmad::cmad::cmad: :ninja:

I'm kinda getting the impression that this is going to end up too similar to Iron Man. They've got a script that's a little more jokey than the current take on Green Lantern, they've got Ryan Reynolds playing Hal Jordan...I don't know. It's like they looked at how Marvel Studios started out and said to themselves "well, let's just go for that approach."

Not gettin' a good vibe. Heck, Justin Timberlake coming close to landing the gig says a lot about what direction this is headed in.
I heard that the script received a overhaul tone wise in the later drafts

[jmc]

He's a huge comic geek like us, so hopefully he'll take it a lot more seriously than some others would.

I'm sure all involved are taking it seriously, this is WB/DC's Iron Man, a second tier character trying to be elevated to first tier status. Reynolds casting is a bit deflating, but I'm still hopeful of a outcome somewhere near IM and TDK.

[Dog Brother #1]

How is it a bad thing if this is anything like IM? I for one hope it gets exactly the same audience reaction.

[Jake Cassidy]

Sam L Jackson and Nicholas Cage (The SPirit & Ghost Rider) are comic fans...that didnt help.

But overall I am optimistic

That's why I said HOPEFULLY. :yay:

With Campbell, GL's in much safer hands than GR and Spirit.

[General_Obol]

There goes our Deadpool movie...

[Jake Cassidy]

How is it a bad thing if this is anything like IM? I for one hope it gets exactly the same audience reaction.

A cross between Iron Man and Star Trek would be ideal, imo.

[jmc]

A cross between Iron Man and Star Trek would be ideal, imo.

A cross between IM and TDK would be even better.

[Blackman]

How is it a bad thing if this is anything like IM? I for one hope it gets exactly the same audience reaction.
alot of ppl wish it was more serious in tone.

DC's most recent films have been more serious and "deeper" than MArvel popcorn yet still good films. PPl just want to see GL follow in the others footsteps

I dont think anyone is saying its a bad thing, just that they would prefer a different way

A cross between IM and TDK would be even better.
a cross between Star Trek and TDK would be best...

[Jake Cassidy]

A cross between IM and TDK would be even better.

I said Star Trek because of the sci-fi.

[The Chibi Kiriyama]

I was kinda hoping for a more serious take to the mythology. Like what Moore teased in his Corps stories and what Johns has done with the War of Light Trilogy. Not too grimdark, but with some weight behind it. Reynolds' casting implies they're taking it in the other tonal direction.

[ThreeActRomance]

i think he's still going to do Deadpool, because he's so involved in pre-production with it

[jmc]

a cross between Star Trek and TDK would be best...

You have outplayed me sir, well done. :)

[Jake Cassidy]

I liked Iron Man more than TDK.

Don't hurt me. :csad:

[Dog Brother #1]

I was kinda hoping for a cross between Meteor Man & The Chronicles of Riddick, myself.

[Anjow1060]

I am quite simply jaw-dropped and flabbergasted at this.

Do we have any official confirmation coming through the pipelines yet? I cannot believe the studio would shoot themselves in the foot over this and have him play Green Lantern and not Flash. I mean....wow.

I cannot see this as being true. I just can't.

- Jow

[Blackman]

You have outplayed me sir, well done. :)
:ST: + :brucebat: = :bow:


I liked Iron Man more than TDK.

Don't hurt me.
die :ninja:

I was kinda hoping for a cross between Meteor Man & The Chronicles of Riddick, myself.
Actually it should be mix of Trolls 2 and Battlefield Earth

I am quite simply jaw-dropped and flabbergasted at this.

Do we have any official confirmation coming through the pipelines yet? I cannot believe the studio would shoot themselves in the foot over this and have him play Green Lantern and not Flash. I mean....wow.

I cannot see this as being true. I just can't.

- Jow
Well heres somethings different somebody hates the choice

[Cain]

I am shocked this is incredibly out of left field. Could be interesting I guess but I'm not like mega excited it's just weird to see this guy get a lead in a DC pic and it's GL. That's what makes it good though it wasn't "Ryan Reynolds is the Flash" or something.

[zeptron]

I remember rumors that Fox was pissed that James Mardsen did Superman Returns, I can't imagine how they feel if Reynolds becomes the LEAD for both. It's a touchy thing with Marvel and DC.

[Jake Cassidy]

I was kinda hoping for a cross between Meteor Man & The Chronicles of Riddick, myself.

:lmao:

[Drakon]

I am quite simply jaw-dropped and flabbergasted at this.

Do we have any official confirmation coming through the pipelines yet? I cannot believe the studio would shoot themselves in the foot over this and have him play Green Lantern and not Flash. I mean....wow.

I cannot see this as being true. I just can't.

- Jow

It could mean that if we get a Flash movie, that we're going to get Barry instead of Wally, which wouldn't completely suck.

[RachelDawes]

I remember rumors that Fox was pissed that James Mardsen did Superman Returns, I can't imagine how they feel if Reynolds becomes the LEAD for both. It's a touchy thing with Marvel and DC.

Unless they already know Deadpool isn't happening.

[Blackman]

I remember rumors that Fox was pissed that James Mardsen did Superman Returns, I can't imagine how they feel if Reynolds becomes the LEAD for both. It's a touchy thing with Marvel and DC.
Its because they're rivals

It would be like Ronald McDonald ordering from BK. I Think Marvel would have every reason to be pissed

It could mean that if we get a Flash movie, that we're going to get Barry instead of Wally, which wouldn't completely suck.
yes it would.....

[Jake Cassidy]

die :ninja:

I'm sorry. :csad:

Honestly, I loved TDK the first few times I watched it, but now it just bores me.

Joker is ****in' awesome, though. :woot:

[Anjow1060]

Well heres somethings different somebody hates the choice

I don't hate it. I'm just shocked. Disbelief. I think he'll do an incredible job. I have about as big of a man crush on Reynolds as it gets before venturing across the homosexual border. I could watch that man stare into a camera for 2 hours and be entertained.

I just....wow....I mean, logistics don't compute how the hell this happened. 2 Marvel characters and then a jump to a 3rd big DC character? You'd think he'd share the wealth a little lol.

- Jow

[Drakon]

Its because they're rivals

It would be like Ronald McDonald ordering from BK. I Think Marvel would have every reason to be pissed

yes it would.....

I think we can agree to disagree here. Unless you think I'm talking about the Barry Allen we know now, cause then yeah, no thanks.

[TheComicbookKid]

I don't hate it. I'm just shocked. Disbelief. I think he'll do an incredible job. I have about as big of a man crush on Reynolds as it gets before venturing across the homosexual border. I could watch that man stare into a camera for 2 hours and be entertained.

- Jow

LOL. Get this guy a fire extinguisher.

[Blackman]

I think we can agree to disagree here. Unless you think I'm talking about the Barry Allen we know now, cause then yeah, no thanks.
Even though this is for another thread I think it would be bad to put Barry in a Flash film as the main Flash

Unlike Hal, Barry has been dead for 20 odd years and because of his death which was well written and had more impact of Jay Garrick, Wally West, and to an extent Bart Allen. Also Wally is liked alot more by fans. The only benefit I see to putting Barry as the Main Flash is to keep with the silver age casting of Hal Jordan

but yeah agree to disagree

[Blackman]

I don't hate it. I'm just shocked. Disbelief. I think he'll do an incredible job. I have about as big of a man crush on Reynolds as it gets before venturing across the homosexual border. I could watch that man stare into a camera for 2 hours and be entertained.

I just....wow....I mean, logistics don't compute how the hell this happened. 2 Marvel characters and then a jump to a 3rd big DC character? You'd think he'd share the wealth a little lol.

- Jow
Lol ya
Reynolds: You know I'm interested in being Hal Jordan
Agent: Well you're already signed on for Deadpool
Reynolds: I dont want any other crumb snatchers to play comic characters. I'll be the whole f***ing Justice Leauge.

[Bunker]

I literally know nothing about Green Lantern and this choice definitely piqued my interest in the film. I think a lot of noobs like me will have the same reaction.

[Drakon]

Even though this is for another thread I think it would be bad to put Barry in a Flash film as the main Flash

Unlike Hal, Barry has been dead for 20 odd years and because of his death which was well written and had more impact of Jay Garrick, Wally West, and to an extent Bart Allen. Also Wally is liked alot more by fans. The only benefit I see to putting Barry as the Main Flash is to keep with the silver age casting of Hal Jordan

but yeah agree to disagree

Actually, we can take this to another section or PMs, cause I do wanna hear more of what you have to say.

[Blackman]

Ill put it in the Flash film thread

[bunk]

Kinda not the point how much of a role in the films he's had, point is he's been in these types action comic adaptations before. That's what makes it so 'meh'.

I can see similarities to Blade and Wolverine, and the characters he plays in them. I cannot see such similarities between those movies and Green Lantern from what I've seen from the script. I truly hope Green Lantern is nothing like those other movies.

[Anjow1060]

Lol ya
Reynolds: You know I'm interested in being Hal Jordan
Agent: Well you're already signed on for Deadpool
Reynolds: I dont want any other crumb snatchers to play comic characters. I'll be the whole f***ing Justice Leauge.


Epic Win.

LMGDMFAO

:lmao:

- Jow

[Jake Cassidy]

Even though this is for another thread I think it would be bad to put Barry in a Flash film as the main Flash

Unlike Hal, Barry has been dead for 20 odd years and because of his death which was well written and had more impact of Jay Garrick, Wally West, and to an extent Bart Allen. Also Wally is liked alot more by fans. The only benefit I see to putting Barry as the Main Flash is to keep with the silver age casting of Hal Jordan

but yeah agree to disagree

Wally West is awesome and Scott Porter should play him.

That should make up for what I said about TDK. :woot:

[samsnee]

So is it going to be Hal? I think he can look the part, but I hope he actually plays a little more seriously. I mean, Deadpool and Hannibal King was the same character basically. He's got charisma, but the character doesn't really do quips.

[Jake Cassidy]

Back to GL. I'm so happy. This has been a good day.

[Jake Cassidy]

So is it going to be Hal? I think he can look the part, but I hope he actually plays a little more seriously. I mean, Deadpool and Hannibal King was the same character basically. He's got charisma, but the character doesn't really do quips.

Of course it's gonna be Hal. He's the only Green Lantern that matters. :oldrazz:

[Blackman]

Wally West is awesome and Scott Porter should play him.

That should make up for what I said about TDK. :woot:
I'll whipser...no

:ninja:

but seriously it does...

[Jake Cassidy]

I'll whipser...no

:ninja:

but seriously it does...

Good. I feel so much better. :yay:

[Blackman]

Back before it was announced that it will be Hal in a GL movie how divided was it between Hal supporters and Kyle supporters?

[mclay18]

Do we have any official confirmation coming through the pipelines yet? I cannot believe the studio would shoot themselves in the foot over this and have him play Green Lantern and not Flash. I mean....wow.

THR and Variety are all over it, and they're mostly reliable when it comes to trade news like this.

[Anjow1060]

THR and Variety are all over it, and they're mostly reliable when it comes to trade news like this.

I know that, but we don't have any *official* statements. I'm sure there will be one either tomorrow or Monday, but damn....I'm not selling the farm just yet.


.....


Nathon Fillion Dammit!

:-P

- Jow

[zerohour films]

Woah, that's crazy news.

On the one hand I am really glad to see movement on the GL front, but then on the other hand I am iffy about RR playing him.

Characters like Deadpool or Flash just seem so perfect for his personality.
Green Lantern (especialy Hal Jordan) just doesn't seem to fit IMO.

I am no GL expert, but I don't recall Hal being a very funny guy. Who is to say he will play him that way, just saying.

At any rate not crushed by the news just very curious at the moment. I think looks wise that Cooper resembled more of how I pictured Hal though.

[Blackman]

If they cast older I would really want David Boreneaz
Hes a GL fan and I think to him hes the perfect Hal because they based the concept art off him

[Jake Cassidy]

If they cast older I would really want David Boreneaz
Hes a GL fan and I think to him hes the perfect Hal because they based the concept art off him

Technically, he's already played Hal. :oldrazz:

[Dog Brother #1]

All I need now are Superman & Captain America casting announcement, & I can rest easy.

[rogue trooper]

Hmmm? From Deadpool to Green Lantern. OK.:yay:

I'll definately pick Reynolds over Cooper anyday.