Official Green Lantern Casting and Discussion Thread

[StorminNorman]

The latest report about filming seems to indicate that Gosling could still be in the running. I've said before that he's a great actor but not aptly-suited for Hal. He could still work well as Hal if he put the time and effort in though. Heath Ledger didn't seem like a logical pick for the Joker and look at how it turned out. Gosling would bring the same level of credibility as Christian Bale with Batman.

There is the issue that he's never read comic books, they are foreign to him. But Bale wasn't really into superheroes or much of anything Batman-related before working with Nolan. Maybe he'll like the script. The average A-list actor isn't always a comic book/superhero fan. Norton was a big Hulk fan, that's one exception.

That report (assuming it was the Australia being looked at for Green Lantern) is not strong enough to repute LR's definite statement against Gosling. The Aussie report simply mentioned that "fan sites have mentioned Gosling".

Now Gosling does bring credibility with a certain set of movie goers - the movie goers that probably are not going to see this movie anyway. Ryan Gosling's name and reputation means nothing to the overwelming majority of mainstream movie goers - neither does Affleck. That is why WB's insistence on getting these actors for this role is stupid. Now if Hal Jordon was a multi-layered character like Bale's Bruce, I could understand the insistence on it - but I read the script, its not.

Also Gosling pretty much laughed at the idea of him being a Superhero - he said something to the effect people would watch Green Lantern with him just to laugh.

 

[REDophile]

Yeah I get the impression that Gosling isn't high on the idea of playing a superhero. But as doubledown mentioned, Routh is a die-hard Superman fan, so whether he's doing the reboot or not he ought to be interested in the GL cameo.
Since it very well could be filming in Australia, Worthington might have a greater chance to play Hal.

 

[Showtime]

I fear this greatly. This paints an image of a kid being to smart for his own good. If you have an actor who has the looks, charisma and style to be a big star (which I believe Ackles has), and who has the ability to nail the role (which he has) then you don't need to find Ed Norton. You don't need a future Oscar winner to play Hal Jordan.

I don't necessarily think they need an Oscar winner either, but that is apparently what they are looking for. Actors on the level of Affleck and Gosling. I just don't agree with you on Ackles.

How much have you seen of him? He does a fantastic job of Supernatural - there was a seen lately where his character described his experience in hell, it was extremely powerful. I am normally not a big fan of CW actors - or hell, TV actors period, but Ackles has great talent.

Ackles probably will never have an award winning performance, but this guy could be fore Green Lantern what Keanu Reeves was for Neo or Chris Reeves was to Superman - the perfect fit at the perfect time.

Supernatural is where I have seen him, and he really isn't all that good if you ask me. All I see out of him is that he looks the part. After what happened with JL, I really don't think they are going to be looking to CW actors to fill their superhero roles, no pun intended.

I don't think he's great, but IMO the script plays to his strengths. I'm still bummed about Casey Affleck's refusal.

I'm not, Casey Affleck is miscasting at it's finest. What they need for Green Lantern is a character actor who is recognizable but not on the scale of Gosling or Affleck.

 

[Double Down]

I like Affleck and I thought he was great in Gone Baby Gone, but he is not Hal Jordan. No way.

 

[Lobo]

That's what people said about Heath, he's a good actor but all wrong for The Joker, and look how that turned out? We don't need to worry about Gosling or Affleck though as they already turned down the idea. I'll just be happy so long as Hal isn't someone like Orlando Bloom.

Show, while I don't think Ackles will ever be an A lister, I think he will break free of the CW and go on to bigger things.

Figured I throw this out there, what about Scott Porter? He's the age they're looking for, is a good actor like most of the cast of FNL, has a nice look, is an up and comer yet to make his big splash, and is a comic geek to boot?

 

[Keyser Soze]

That report (assuming it was the Australia being looked at for Green Lantern) is not strong enough to repute LR's definite statement against Gosling. The Aussie report simply mentioned that "fan sites have mentioned Gosling".

Now Gosling does bring credibility with a certain set of movie goers - the movie goers that probably are not going to see this movie anyway. Ryan Gosling's name and reputation means nothing to the overwelming majority of mainstream movie goers - neither does Affleck. That is why WB's insistence on getting these actors for this role is stupid. Now if Hal Jordon was a multi-layered character like Bale's Bruce, I could understand the insistence on it - but I read the script, its not.

Also Gosling pretty much laughed at the idea of him being a Superhero - he said something to the effect people would watch Green Lantern with him just to laugh.

Gosling never mentioned Green Lantern, the interview came from over a year before the GL casting buzz began. And he said that he didn't think he could do the role of a superhero justice, and that people would likely laugh at him rather than actually taking him seriously as an action hero. More self-deprecating than dismissive of comic book movies.

And wanting to cast great actors for a leading role in your movie is never stupid.

 

[cerealkiller182]

The articles I found about Gosling bringing up his disinterest in superheroes are all from October of this year

 

[Panthro]

Quick question - how far out of left field is too far out of left field?

 

[Lobo]

Jack black

 

[Panthro]

Jack black

Oh right, I forgot all about that...

 

[Keyser Soze]

The articles I found about Gosling bringing up his disinterest in superheroes are all from October of this year

Blame MTV Splash for that. They resurrected the old interview as part of a new report, in response to the casting rumors.

 

[Showtime]

That's what people said about Heath, he's a good actor but all wrong for The Joker, and look how that turned out? We don't need to worry about Gosling or Affleck though as they already turned down the idea. I'll just be happy so long as Hal isn't someone like Orlando Bloom.

The question remains, is that the exception to the rule or the norm. Tough question with no real solid answer.

Show, while I don't think Ackles will ever be an A lister, I think he will break free of the CW and go on to bigger things.

I have nothing against the guy and I hope he does well. I just haven't seen anything from him yet that I am wowed by. However, if he was cast tomorrow I would stand behind it and see what happens. Reserve judgement if you will. I am just trying to think along the lines as the studio when I discuss casting. So although I believe Porter as below, and Ackles have the look, it doesn't seem they are looking down these roads.

Figured I throw this out there, what about Scott Porter? He's the age they're looking for, is a good actor like most of the cast of FNL, has a nice look, is an up and comer yet to make his big splash, and is a comic geek to boot?

 

[BlackLantern]

Gosling never mentioned Green Lantern, the interview came from over a year before the GL casting buzz began. And he said that he didn't think he could do the role of a superhero justice, and that people would likely laugh at him rather than actually taking him seriously as an action hero. More self-deprecating than dismissive of comic book movies.

And wanting to cast great actors for a leading role in your movie is never stupid.

I like gosling, but I would laugh at him trying to be an action hero

 

[Lobo]

The question remains, is that the exception to the rule or the norm. Tough question with no real solid answer.

No one knows as you say.

I have nothing against the guy and I hope he does well. I just haven't seen anything from him yet that I am wowed by. However, if he was cast tomorrow I would stand behind it and see what happens. Reserve judgement if you will. I am just trying to think along the lines as the studio when I discuss casting. So although I believe Porter as below, and Ackles have the look, it doesn't seem they are looking down these roads.

No, they seem to be looking at young up an coming movie stars who are hovering just beneath the A list status, whomever is cast, should certainly be interesting to find out

 

[Jordacar]

Figured I throw this out there, what about Scott Porter? He's the age they're looking for, is a good actor like most of the cast of FNL, has a nice look, is an up and comer yet to make his big splash, and is a comic geek to boot?

I suggested him too awhile back. He's got a great all-american superhero-type look to him. I think he'd make a great Hal, or Barry, or even Captain America. How the heck did he get left off the poll?

 

[Dark Knight]

I'm not, Casey Affleck is miscasting at it's finest. What they need for Green Lantern is a character actor who is recognizable but not on the scale of Gosling or Affleck.

Agreed....that's why I believe Josh Hartnett or Josh Duhamel would be ideal choices.

 

[StorminNorman]

Gosling never mentioned Green Lantern, the interview came from over a year before the GL casting buzz began. And he said that he didn't think he could do the role of a superhero justice, and that people would likely laugh at him rather than actually taking him seriously as an action hero. More self-deprecating than dismissive of comic book movies.

It was not completely dismissive of comic book movies but it was also not an interview that had to give any supporter hope that he is game for such a film, either. I would personally have no problem with Gosling.

And wanting to cast great actors for a leading role in your movie is never stupid.

It is when you pass over more fit actors for it. Again, offering the role to the likes of Gosling or Casey Affleck simply screams of trying to be too smart. The script does not call for an actor of this level. In fact, though I think Casey Affleck is a tremendous actor, I think he would be severely miscast as the Hal Jordan in the script.

 

[Lobo]

I have my preferences and while I enjoy when a casting comes out of left field, sometime you do have to go for the obvious choice, that's why it's obvious.

Now, all of us here are GL fans, and the casting of Hal whenever it happens should create some interesting discussion here

 

[StorminNorman]

James Franco would be my preference of the "Gosling-esque" actors.

 

[terry78]

When it comes to casting superheroes, most studios are looking at young actors that have done a couple indie films...they're known to an extent, but not so well known that it would break the bank to hire them. It's like, if you do a movie that cost 10 million to make and you play a drug dealer pimp who's addicted to painkillers and you find your life's worth by hanging with some random 6 year old that teaches you it's ok to love, suddenly you're a thespian.

 

[BlackLantern]

When it comes to casting superheroes, most studios are looking at young actors that have done a couple indie films...they're known to an extent, but not so well known that it would break the bank to hire them. It's like, if you do a movie that cost 10 million to make and you play a drug dealer pimp who's addicted to painkillers and you find your life's worth by hanging with some random 6 year old that teaches you it's ok to love, suddenly you're a thespian.

Thespians like chicks, right??

 

[mclay18]

James Franco would be my preference of the "Gosling-esque" actors.

Eh, I think people are going to say "What's Harry Osborn doing in a DC Comics film?" Even if he didn't have the lead role in S-M, people are gonna associate him with Spider-Man. Plus, casting Franco would on par with Casey Affleck -- a really bad mistake with casting. The role of Hal should be someone who is around Nathan Fillion's age (mid-30s) and actually looks the age too.

Most of the suggestions here have been boyish-looking actors (Duhamel, Gosling, Affleck, Franco, and Harnett) as opposed to manly-looking actors like Fillion and Caviezel.

When I read GL, Hal is a badass guy who can easily handle himself. Heck, if Christian Bale weren't already playing Batman/Bruce Wayne AND John Connor, he'd be a fine choice to play Hal Jordan.

 

[Lobo]

That's because in the script they're using, Hal is 27 or 28

 

[terry78]

And nobody starts looking manly until they hit their 30's. Dudes that are under 30 are all just posers anyway still giving a rat's ass what others think.

 

[StorminNorman]

Eh, I think people are going to say "What's Harry Osborn doing in a DC Comics film?" Even if he didn't have the lead role in S-M, people are gonna associate him with Spider-Man. Plus, casting Franco would on par with Casey Affleck -- a really bad mistake with casting. The role of Hal should be someone who is around Nathan Fillion's age (mid-30s) and actually looks the age too.

Most of the suggestions here have been boyish-looking actors (Duhamel, Gosling, Affleck, Franco, and Harnett) as opposed to manly-looking actors like Fillion and Caviezel.

When I read GL, Hal is a badass guy who can easily handle himself. Heck, if Christian Bale weren't already playing Batman/Bruce Wayne AND John Connor, he'd be a fine choice to play Hal Jordan.

Except that movie Hal is in his 20's

Also anyone who sugests Nathan Fillion gets an instant :