Jack Black as GL? Why god...WHY?!

[Spider - Man]

He said in the interview that "it's all about the ring. ANYONE can put the ring on and be Green Lantern." Sounds like they wanna do a "Mask" type of thing where he isn't any of the known GLs, just some guy who gets a GL ring and becomes GL. Probably a comedy. If it's true, Warners has lost its collective mind!

 

[ToddIsDead]

I don't think that he realizes that GL is in DC's top 5 characters. The DC superhero hierarchy goes
1. Superman
2. Batman
3. Wonder Woman
4. Flash
5. Green Lantern

And it's been that way for fifty years.

 

[Spider - Man]

You guys are so ****ing melodramatic, lol.

Look outside of the box. There is potential for a comic book movie franchise to be mainly funny and still be quality. Batman n Robin, Catwoman, etc. were just bad movies, cause they were trying to be serious. You could make a good franchise out of this. Jack Black draws, and he is funny as hell. Jack Black for GL would own. Green Lantern isn't a very popular, or ultra-important character anyway. In fact, he's kind of lame. Jack Black as GL would spice things up and make it good. As long as they stick to the vision, and not try to be something it's not... it will work. Stop being so close minded. Who's to say it couldn't come out as being really good?

Wow, what ignorant statements. EVERY superhero is someone's favorite and GL has a much larger fan base than you obviously comprehend. Why would you think that anyone who loves GL would want a movie about there hero that is "funny as hell"? To aay GL is lame or not important may be your opinion but I think it's pretty insulting to any true GL fan.
And let's just say that they make a GL "comedy" and it does do really well because the mojority of people that see it are not true GL fans. Do you know what kind of precedent that would set in Warner's mind? "Oh, there's a market for comedies based on our popular superheroes!" And then you'd have comic versions of Supes, Bats, WW, and the rest.
It's a good thing Pete Jackson was more "close minded" or all the fans of LOTR might have gotten a "comedy" version of their revered saga. But hey, who's to say it couldn't have been really good? ME!!!!

If they try to do it as a comedy, then it will be "trying to be something it's not"!

 

[SuGarRush]

You guys are so ****ing melodramatic, lol.

Look outside of the box. There is potential for a comic book movie franchise to be mainly funny and still be quality. Batman n Robin, Catwoman, etc. were just bad movies, cause they were trying to be serious. You could make a good franchise out of this. Jack Black draws, and he is funny as hell. Jack Black for GL would own. Green Lantern isn't a very popular, or ultra-important character anyway. In fact, he's kind of lame. Jack Black as GL would spice things up and make it good. As long as they stick to the vision, and not try to be something it's not... it will work. Stop being so close minded. Who's to say it couldn't come out as being really good?

Have you ever read a DC comic before? I just wonder because your post was rife with generalizations and false information.
Green Lantern, out of the hundreds of comic book properties that DC owns, is one of the top five. As a character he is beloved by millions. In the Universe itself he is ranked as one of the most powerful in existence. And the concept that the guardians would grant someone as asinine and sophmoric as Jack Black a Lantern ring is sadly humorous in and of itself.
Jack Black is a moron who capitalizes on his ability to look unintelligent in order to sell tickets. I for one love the character of GL and hate the very idea that they would even consider making it a property. If they are forced to, please please please try and make it amusing for someone over the age of 12. A few less fart jokes and a little more wit will go a long way in making a better career.

And for the person who said that Jack Black was no Jim Carrey; darn right he's not, Jim Carrey is funny.

 

[Kevin Roegele]

oh is it, see i dont know much about lantern lol.

btw what is that in ur avy, looks cool!!

It's Casshern, the coolest, most amazing film you'll ever see.

 

[dnno1]

I suppose I could tolerate Jack Black as a side character in a GL movie... but I personally think he's even wrong for a character like Guy. True, Guy is often comic relief and a bit of a jerk, but he's also a hero and a complete badass when he needs to be. I'll admit, I'd rather have a goofy Guy than a goofy Hal or Kyle in a movie, but personally, I don't think Black is suited to any of these roles. That's just my opinion... but face it... he doesn't resemble any of these characters physically (he probably couldn't, even if he bulked up and in the case of Guy, dyed his hair red) and aside from King Kong, I still haven't seen him do anything all that impressive acting-wise.

You don't think an actor like Jack Black can do that ("School of Rock"; "King Kong"). Granted most of Black's films have had comedy or were comedies, but he has proven that he can do action and drama as well and can combine the genres in his films (like comedy/drama or action/comedy/adventure). But don't get me wrong. If it's to play a character like Hal Jordan or Kyle Rayner, I don't think that Jack Black is the right man for the part. He's better suited for characters like Gardner, Killowog, or even G'nort. As far as looking the part, that's what hair die is for.

 

[Saint]

You guys are so ****ing melodramatic, lol.

Look outside of the box. There is potential for a comic book movie franchise to be mainly funny and still be quality. Batman n Robin, Catwoman, etc. were just bad movies, cause they were trying to be serious. You could make a good franchise out of this. Jack Black draws, and he is funny as hell. Jack Black for GL would own. Green Lantern isn't a very popular, or ultra-important character anyway. In fact, he's kind of lame. Jack Black as GL would spice things up and make it good. As long as they stick to the vision, and not try to be something it's not... it will work. Stop being so close minded. Who's to say it couldn't come out as being really good?

Yeah, let's hear you say that when it's one of your favourite characters they've decided to ruin.

 

[dnno1]

Oh, I see. So since you don't like the character and think he's stupid, then the f**k with people who do like him, right? Okay, well, I hate 90% of Jack Black movies, so does that mean he should never be allowed to act again? That is essentially what you're saying here: since GL is something you're not particularly invested in, who cares what happens to the franchise, right? Why not just run it into the ground?

The last time a movie studio tried to make a "comedic" superhero movie, we got Fantastic Four. And that was awful, IMO. To think that turning Green Lantern into a stupid, pointless comedy would only end up the same way, or worse.

I don't like Tom Cruise films either, but that never stoped him. Goes to show you how insignificant a persons opinion really is.

As far as comedies in superhero movies, I think there was a little of it in "Superman: The Movie" and "Batman" (1989). Those films did well at the box office. Fantastic Four was successful (in spite of what you may have felt about it). "Gost Busters" kind of fits this category as well and it was a big hit in the 1980's. "The Greatest American Hero" was an action/adventure/family/Sci-Fi/comedy TV series that ran for three season (the same amount of time as Wonder Woman) and they are considering making that a film. So don't knock it. Comedies work, and you want to know something else? "R" rated comedies seem to be all the rage nowadays, so you might be able to get away with some real violence along with the humor for a change (strike that last sentence).

 

[Saint]

When are these people going to realize the truth that's been sitting in front of them since 1978? The ONLY comic book films that succeed are the ones made by people who RESPECT THE SOURCE MATERIAL. This is why films like SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, BATMAN, SPIDER-MAN, X-MEN, BATMAN BEGINS, and the like, ALWAYS do better than films like STEEL, BATMAN & ROBIN, and CATWOMAN.

There is no alternative. You either get serious filmmakers who want to make GOOD FILMS that are true to the material, OR YOUR FILM FAILS.

 

[Sun_Down]

It would really be a shame of they made a comedic GL movie. They could do so much with the actual character. But if Black's still "up for the role", it looks like they might be going the comedic route either way.

 

[knownote]

If this happens, it will flop BIG TIME, and WB will then think "the time of superhero movies is on the decline", then use that as an excuse to drop other superhero projects.

Jack Black as green lantern would make Catwoman look like a blockbuster film.

 

[Ben Urich]

I thought this rumor died ages ago.
This is freaking sad.
Did WB not learn anything from the cinematic vomit that was Catwoman?
It wouldn't be such a bad thing if it were, say the Flash we were talking about. But this is the Green Lantern. He's one of many, part of a Corps that spans the galaxies. The movie could be an epic space fantasy (the way Fantastic Four should have been) and make millions. And think of what a well-done Green Lantern movie would do for the character! He'd be the fourth most popular among the general public (behind the Trinity, of course).
If WB wants to make a comedic superhero movie, they should just go the Super Ex-Girlfriend route and use generic superpowered characters. I don't see why it makes sense for them to sully the name of one of DC's longest-lasting heroes.

 

[dnno1]

I don't think that he realizes that GL is in DC's top 5 characters. The DC superhero hierarchy goes
1. Superman
2. Batman
3. Wonder Woman
4. Flash
5. Green Lantern

And it's been that way for fifty years.

Green Lantern has not been able to hold his own title for as long as the top 4. He was featured in the back of "The Flash" for about 4 years after 1972 until he got his series rebooted. That only lasted another 10 years. The now rising popularity of the Green Lantern Corps and the void among Sci-Fi/Fantasy fans left by the final episodes of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings leaves a great opportunity for writers to create a great Green Lantern story that involves the whole corps and centers around the origin, death and rebirth of Hal Jordan in an attempt to capture them. Sci-Fi/Fantasy fans are a large market (Star Trek fans alone are as big in numbers as some small 3rd world countries it is said) and it would behoove the studios to try and court that market (any way they can).

 

[Savage]

If this happens, it will flop BIG TIME, and WB will then think "the time of superhero movies is on the decline", then use that as an excuse to drop other superhero projects.

Jack Black as green lantern would make Catwoman look like a blockbuster film.

What makes you say that? I mean why wouldn't a movie about Jack Black of all people finding a GL ring be funny or do good?

 

[dnno1]

Have you ever read a DC comic before? I just wonder because your post was rife with generalizations and false information.
Green Lantern, out of the hundreds of comic book properties that DC owns, is one of the top five. As a character he is beloved by millions. In the Universe itself he is ranked as one of the most powerful in existence. And the concept that the guardians would grant someone as asinine and sophmoric as Jack Black a Lantern ring is sadly humorous in and of itself.
Jack Black is a moron who capitalizes on his ability to look unintelligent in order to sell tickets. I for one love the character of GL and hate the very idea that they would even consider making it a property. If they are forced to, please please please try and make it amusing for someone over the age of 12. A few less fart jokes and a little more wit will go a long way in making a better career.

And for the person who said that Jack Black was no Jim Carrey; darn right he's not, Jim Carrey is funny.

I don't like Jim Carrey either.

If you look over at ICv2 News you will see that Green Lantern #10 only sold 7398 copies to distributors. If Green Lantern is a chacarter beloved by millions like you say, then why aren't they buying his comic book? Look its going to take more than 7000 people to pay for an (estimated) $80 million film. I think the studios could care less if they piss you off. They are trying to fill seats in the theaters and sell merchandising. You may call Mr. Black a moron, but he seems to be making movies (8 in the next year) and big $$$ (probably more than you) to be one. If you want to make a difference then start buying more GL comics. Then when you get a fan base as big as a Star Trek say, then you can call some of the shots.

 

[The Kid]

No matter what comic purists or whatever say I think this is inspired casting. Attack me personally with insults if you must. My thoughts will be unchanged. lol. He's such a character that jack black, it's perfect for a guy who finds a magic ring one day and uses his crazy imagination to think of stuff to do with it and becomes a superhero in the process. Absolutely perfect casting if he's cast.

Jack just has that wild (a gazillion ideas a second) personality that we saw in king kong with the director role he had there. That's perfect for the green meanie, I love. He has to have some sense of joy from shooting green stuff out of a ring on his hand, and be very creative with how to use it, and it'll be fun .you'll see.

Black Damnit!

 

[GL's Light]

I don't like Jim Carrey either.

If you look over at ICv2 News you will see that Green Lantern #10 only sold 7398 copies to distributors. If Green Lantern is a chacarter beloved by millions like you say, then why aren't they buying his comic book? Look its going to take more than 7000 people to pay for an (estimated) $80 million film. I think the studios could care less if they piss you off. They are trying to fill seats in the theaters and sell merchandising. You may call Mr. Black a moron, but he seems to be making movies (8 in the next year) and big $$$ (probably more than you) to be one. If you want to make a difference then start buying more GL comics. Then when you get a fan base as big as a Star Trek say, then you can call some of the shots.

That must be a reorder for GL # 10. Click the link at the bottom for the March list and you'll see that GL # 10 was the 8th highest selling issue of the month, with 79,745 copies sold.

 

[Whack Arnolds]

Regardless... this IS a serious issue and worth boycotting.

A movie, that doesn't conform to your ideals or tone, is a serious issue? Get a life. Technically, you aren't "boycotting" the potential Jack Black Green Lantern film. You have to be using something, or seeing something, and then the refraining from taking part in the activity is what boycotting is. What you're explaining is just not going to see the movie, lol. As if it would even make a difference. People love Jack Black, because he is talented. People would go see it, regardless if a few comic geeks "boycott" the movie.

I also refuse to buy an R. Kelly single because he's a statatory rapist (plus there's also the fact his music sucks)

Your opinion, but an obvious terrible one. You don't have to like R and B, to know that R. Kelly is at the top of the genere, and one of the best artists across the music playing field. He has survived for a decade because his work IS that damn good. It's all why artists fall at his feet in order to work with him

For example, if Peter Jackson had taken The Lord of the Rings and turned it into a big joke, the entire English countryside would be up in arms.

Don't compare Green Lantern, to one of the most classic pieces of literary work in history, that has captured imaginations for decades across different countries and continents. Green Lantern isn't even close to being on that level. Hell, Green Lantern hasn't even been good enough to recieve his own cartoon. Shows how much mainstream interest is invested in the character.

True, the story does have some goofy elements, but seeing Nacho Libre bounce around the galaxy with a power ring is NOT one of them.

The story is completely goofy, and stupid. The man who is afraid of yellow... who uses a cereal box ring to fight enemies, like giant polar bears and other stupid crap. It's Star Wars (been done to death) meeting the Flash or any other sub-tier comicbook character. Making it humorous could be pretty innovative.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Even though im not a GL fan particualry i feel where the fans are coming from on this
I had always imagined a serious Sci-Fi movie for GL not a comedy,how would fans feel about Black being in it as a light hearted GL not the main GL ?

 

[Whack Arnolds]

Oh, I see. So since you don't like the character and think he's stupid, then the f**k with people who do like him, right?

Where did I say I didn't like the character? Bad inference there, sparky. I said he is kind of lame, that doesn't mean I don't like the character.

Okay, well, I hate 90% of Jack Black movies, so does that mean he should never be allowed to act again?

What the blue **** are you talking about? Or even trying to get at?

That is essentially what you're saying

That isn't even close to what I am saying.

since GL is something you're not particularly invested in, who cares what happens to the franchise, right? Why not just run it into the ground?

That isn't what I am saying at all. I'm saying this concept very well could take off. Mainstream, and fans of talented people... love Jack Black. Why are you being so close minded, and writing it off as being "buried in the ground"? You don't even know how it could come out, or be recieved.

The last time a movie studio tried to make a "comedic" superhero movie, we got Fantastic Four.

Which wasn't a totally comedic movie, it still had serious actors playing the parts to the exact essence of the way the characters were in the comics. And even though you consider the movie as being "awful", it did pretty damn good at the box office. You make a movie similar in tone, with an even bigger draw in Jack Black...the franchise very well could take off. It doesn't have to be pointless, to be a comedic superhero franchise. You can have tons of comedy, and make it have a point.

 

[Whack Arnolds]

He said in the interview that "it's all about the ring. ANYONE can put the ring on and be Green Lantern." Sounds like they wanna do a "Mask" type of thing where he isn't any of the known GLs, just some guy who gets a GL ring and becomes GL. Probably a comedy. If it's true, Warners has lost its collective mind!

Which is essentially, pretty much true. Wasn't one of the Green Lanterns a boozer, chronic drunk, and killed thousands of people? They obviously know who the right people to give the ring to, lol. Jack Black is spot on with the assessment.

 

[Whack Arnolds]

I don't think that he realizes that GL is in DC's top 5 characters. The DC superhero hierarchy goes
1. Superman
2. Batman
3. Wonder Woman
4. Flash
5. Green Lantern

And it's been that way for fifty years.

I do realize that, but being in the top five isn't saying much. Its an out of this world type concept, and it has never recieved as much mainstream attention and fame, because it isn't a strong character and mythos. Green Lantern hasn't had a tv show, or cartoon, etc. There is a reason for that.

 

[Saint]

Which is essentially, pretty much true. Wasn't one of the Green Lanterns a boozer, chronic drunk, and killed thousands of people? They obviously know who the right people to give the ring to, lol. Jack Black is spot on with the assessment.

You know nothing about anything.

 

[Whack Arnolds]

Wow, what ignorant statements.

Just as ignorant as all you clowns getting up an arms, without even entertaining the thought of a successful humorous take on the Green Lantern character.

EVERY superhero is someone's favorite and GL has a much larger fan base than you obviously comprehend.

He has a fan base. Not at the level of the big dogs.

PJ wouldn't do a different style with LOTR, because it has a serious following, in MASS numbers. It's a piece of literary history, that has reached many people. Green Lantern and his mythos is less known than even Dick Tracy. Who is there to offend? Just the followers of the comic. And they can keep reading that for a serious take on the character.

 

[Whack Arnolds]

You know nothing about anything.

Awww...

Did I hurt a dork's feelings?