Official Green Lantern Casting and Discussion Thread

[rdh007]

Gosling doesn't look the part remotely to me. But he can act, so I suppose it's that age old comic movie question--the guy who can act but doesn't look the part or the guy who looks the part but can't act. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm...

 

[Lobo]

Always go for the guy who can act.

 

[Kokomo29]

The Iron Man script wasn't "wow" but the actors definitely made it extraordinary! I have faith that Campbell will do the franchise justice...

Oh, and has it been officially confirmed that Campbell is directing?

 

[bapi]

Gosling is a perfect choice so I hope that WB have a great offer...

 

[cerealkiller182]

Gosling looks enough like Hal I guess and can certainly act so there's no doubt he'll be good, I just don't think he's the best choice.

 

[dnno1]

Gosling passed on the offer?

 

[cerealkiller182]

Read further. There are rumors of a second offer

 

[Keyser Soze]

Always go for the guy who can act.

ABSOLUTELY. It's pointless having a guy who looks the part perfectly, if the illusion is broken the second he opens his mouth. Much better to have an actor who lacks an obvious resemblance, but is talented enough to craft a performance that will make you believe they are that character.

 

[dnno1]

I don't worry that much about the looks. Eventually the person will grow on you. As for height and weight that is a different story.

 

[The Major]

ABSOLUTELY. It's pointless having a guy who looks the part perfectly, if the illusion is broken the second he opens his mouth. Much better to have an actor who lacks an obvious resemblance, but is talented enough to craft a performance that will make you believe they are that character.

There needs to be a balance of both.

 

[Brian Braddock]

From what I can gather 97% of the people who support Worthington have never seen him act in anything. Go figure.

Make that 99%.

When I previously asked the question on here of just how many people suggesting Worthington for Hal had actually seen him in anything - only one poster confirmed that they had.

 

[cerealkiller182]

There needs to be a balance of both.

Relative resemblance. Buscemi wont be up for Thor obviously, but there are far too many people who adhere to exact look as much as they should. I mean the people on the Superman boards who argue eyebrows and noses is a little ridiculous.

 

[The Major]

Relative resemblance. Buscemi wont be up for Thor obviously, but there are far too many people who adhere to exact look as much as they should. I mean the people on the Superman boards who argue eyebrows and noses is a little ridiculous.

Agreed.

 

[dnno1]

Read further. There are rumors of a second offer

The same source also said that insiders think he would more than likely pass on that offer too. There are also rumors having Gosling in the running for "Thor" as well. I will believe it when See it.

 

[Brian Braddock]

God, I hope not.

 

[Chewy]

The same source also said that insiders think he would more than likely pass on that offer too. There are also rumors having Gosling in the running for "Thor" as well. I will believe it when See it.

Where?

 

[TheVileOne]

It makes sense. Gosling got his start on YOUNG HERCULES!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rdh007]

If Gosling is really 6'1", then his height seems appropriate. To me, GL is the same height or an inch or two shorter than Supes.

 

[Lobo]

There needs to be a balance of both.

Which Gosling has IMO

 

[Lobo]

If Gosling is really 6'1", then his height seems appropriate. To me, GL is the same height or an inch or two shorter than Supes.

Hal is supposed to be 6' and Supes 6'3

 

[I Am The Knight]

Remember that Christian Bale passed on Terminator: Salvation initially, and when they REALLY wanted him for John Connor, they gave him a say on the script and some creative control on how his character could be developed in order to sweeten the deal. Perhaps they'll try something similar to lure in Ryan Gosling?

I really don't think so. Not script control, but they will probably throw a bigger check at him.

 

[Lobo]

I really don't think so. Not script control, but they will probably throw a bigger check at him.

My belief as well.

 

[regwec]

Timothy Dalton would make a truly astonishing Sinestro. See him in "Hot Fuzz".

 

[Double Down]

Gosling is in the middle for me. I wouldn't be ecstatic and I wouldn't be mad, I would just wait to see how it works out.
Yelchin, however, would sink this boat before it even sets sail.

 

[rdh007]

Timothy Dalton would make a truly astonishing Sinestro. See him in "Hot Fuzz".

Hmmmmmm, but he's a bit old to do much physically. Having said that, he's my favorite Bond, so...Dalton it is!