Official Green Lantern Casting and Discussion Thread

[Man of Tomorrow]

Alright, sorry for the delay in posting this.


From what I've heard from a very legit source, there IS some fallout over GL casting at Warner Bros.


Basically Martin Campbell has two finalists for Hal Jordan that he wants; Shawn Roberts and another another unknown that hasn't been mentioned on the sites yet.

Warner Bros isn't happy about unknowns and wants their big Hollywood studio picks instead.


There is a possibility we may lose Martin Campbell as a result.


That's all I know right now.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Guy's role is about 1 second. BAG was begging for the Hal part.

There's no point even wasting time and space mentioning BAG, man.

He isn't in the mix, nor ever had a realistic chance.

 

[Webhead2006]

oh man that would be so disapointing if they lose campbell. If there is a problem hopefully all parties can compromise on someone.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

I hope so.

Martin Campbell is a great director.

He could really make this film outstanding.


I'm also sick of Warners dragging their feet with this project and the production delays; I definitely don't want to see it pushed back again.

 

[The Squirrel]

Warner Bros took a chance with Bale as Batman didn't they? Why don't they want to take a chance now? And who is the "big name" casting that they want?

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Up and coming actors in Hollywood who have starred as leads in motion pictures.

Some of the names have been mentioned in the thread; though some (like Worthington thanks to the lukewarm T4) are yesterday's news.


Martin Campbell's two choices are complete unknowns without that same level of experience.

 

[Webhead2006]

I dont really see the harm of going with an unknown if the director thinks he will be good and the director he can get a solid performance out of said guy. If they want some big names in the film then why not go big names for carol, carl, sinestro.

 

[MadVillainy]

...Do they know how many unknowns are cast in roles
Daniel Craig
Christian Bale
Tobey McGuire
Marlon Brando

Not saying that whoever is cast as Hal will be like Brando ninja but everybody starts off somewhere they should know that more than anyone.

It sounds like the studio wants Cooper

But if Campbell walks....I will lose even more faith in WB

 

[Keyser Soze]

TO be fair, Daniel Craig, Christian Bale and Tobey Maguire had all already established a reputation as talented actors in quality drama before they got their big break with their respective iconic hero roles. Plucking someone out of total obscurity IS a risky proposition. But if it seems to be working for Thor, I guess, why not Green Lantern? At this stage I just want SOMEONE cast.

 

[louiebling$]

...Do they know how many unknowns are cast in roles
Daniel Craig
Christian Bale
Tobey McGuire
Marlon Brando

Not saying that whoever is cast as Hal will be like Brando ninja but everybody starts off somewhere they should know that more than anyone.

It sounds like the studio wants Cooper

But if Campbell walks....I will lose even more faith in WB

Good thing Marvel's got their **** straight

 

[AnorexicBatman]

Good or bad. At least we have seen several Marvel characters on screen....
DC.... not so much....

Maybe it's karmic justice for 52 and Final Crisis
DC characters are cursed from ever appearing on screen...
Only the bat and blue boy scout can... and even the later has lost his touch

 

[rdh007]

I believe in Martin Campbell. I really do. He's delivered on numerous occasions and seems to be a consummate professional in that sense.

But Roberts? Roberts doesn't look the part and his chops are an unknown, I really can't blame the studio. They're right to wonder/wait. Campbell doesn't (that I can see) have a reputation as a finder of unknowns who turn into the next $20 million man. Craig and Brozzy were already established (one as a skilled actor, one as the guy who should undoubtedly be Bond), and Banderas was a logical choice to be Zorro.

My guess is that there is someone both would love (and we would love too), but he's said no. So they go back to the drawing board and it takes forever.

Also, why does it seem that casting DC heroes is more difficult than Marvel? My guess is the more iconic nature of most of the DC heroes. (With the exception of Wolverine and Spiderman, though the eventual actors were pretty widely accepted)

Lastly, why can't James Franco get the gig? Just throwing a name out there for fun.
EDIT: Another name: Justing Breuning from the new (and awful) Knight Rider.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

Alright, sorry for the delay in posting this.

From what I've heard from a very legit source, there IS some fallout over GL casting at Warner Bros.

Basically Martin Campbell has two finalists for Hal Jordan that he wants; Shawn Roberts and another another unknown that hasn't been mentioned on the sites yet.

Warner Bros isn't happy about unknowns and wants their big Hollywood studio picks instead.

There is a possibility we may lose Martin Campbell as a result.

That's all I know right now.

Don't know if there is any truth to this at all but I stated my prediction before. If we didn't hear casting news by the end of June, this movie is not happening. I stand by that prediction. IMO, this movie is not happening.

 

[Lobo]

What about Ben McKenzie? He's a young actor on the rise, talented, and he has the look WB seems to be going for, for Hal.

 

[dnno1]

Alright, sorry for the delay in posting this.


From what I've heard from a very legit source, there IS some fallout over GL casting at Warner Bros.


Basically Martin Campbell has two finalists for Hal Jordan that he wants; Shawn Roberts and another another unknown that hasn't been mentioned on the sites yet.

Warner Bros isn't happy about unknowns and wants their big Hollywood studio picks instead.


There is a possibility we may lose Martin Campbell as a result.


That's all I know right now.

This could explain why Greg Noveck said the project wasn't green-lit yet. It's probabably a safe bet that the studio wants Sam Worthington, Cris Pine, or Bradley Cooper in the role for the high attendance factor (or the potential tax break in Worthington's case). Campbel is probably sharing the same philosophy as Richard Donner had when he selected Christorpher Reeve for the Superman films: the star should not overshadow the character. This one is a toss-up in my book. Yes, the actor shouldn't overshadow the character, but that is when he/she is an icon. Green lantern might be slightly different in that he is lesser known and can be writtern to fit into an ensemble with the whole mytos of the corps and the guardians. So long as the lead actor doesn't screw us and leave after one picture, I personally have no problem with a superstar (or one in waiting) in the role (although I definitely don't like Shawn Roberts).

 

[Lobo]

Why don't you like Shawn Roberts? Is it a purely looks thing or something about his acting? I'm genuinely curious as I've not seen him in anything since he was a kid in X-Men

 

[Lobo]

There's no point even wasting time and space mentioning BAG, man.

He isn't in the mix, nor ever had a realistic chance.

No ****.

 

[solidsnake86]

If it is true that there is a disagreement, which I believe there is or else we would have heard something by now, I'm not really surprised. I don't blame WB for not wanting to cast a complete unknown, realistically nobody knows who green lantern is besides us. He's not superman or batman. Even Iron Man cast robert downey jr. which had fallen out of grace with people, but he was not unknown. To spend 150 million plus on a movie which will make or break other dc movies and cast an unknown lead is risky to say the least.

 

[dnno1]

Why don't you like Shawn Roberts? Is it a purely looks thing or something about his acting? I'm genuinely curious as I've not seen him in anything since he was a kid in X-Men

He doesn't have the look of Hal Jordan to me. I also and very concerned about making this a stable franchise. If you put really good lead actors in the staring role and as the primary villian (antagonist) complimented with a decent supporting cast and a very good script, that will work. The recent edition of "Star Trek' is proof of that.

 

[Lobo]

Why some people have a problem with Josh Hartnett???

I don't think he's a talented enough actor to play Josh Hartnett.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I honestly don't see how Sam Worthing or Pine fit in the big actor box. Pine has had one will reviewed, well recieved 250 in the states plus hit, from which he got great notices and Worthington has played in a poorly reviewed lamely recieved flop.

 

[MadVillainy]

I'm scared

 

[dnno1]

I honestly don't see how Sam Worthing or Pine fit in the big actor box. Pine has had one will reviewed, well recieved 250 in the states plus hit, from which he got great notices and Worthington has played in a poorly reviewed lamely recieved flop.

It is the studios that feel these guys have star potential as to why they are being featured in a number of films either in theaters now or scheduled to be released soon. They both (Pine and Worthington) have that Jude Law appeal when he was making numerous films about five years ago. They are good looking guys and could attract a lot of females to the theaters (keep in mind they will probably make up half the audience).

 

[dnno1]

...and Worthington has played in a poorly reviewed lamely recieved flop.

Which could be easily blamed on Christian Bale since he was in the picture or the fact that there was no Arnold in the film.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

I honestly don't see how Sam Worthing or Pine fit in the big actor box. Pine has had one will reviewed, well recieved 250 in the states plus hit, from which he got great notices and Worthington has played in a poorly reviewed lamely recieved flop.

Because a movie that makes 350 million $ ww is now a flop, isn't it?
350 million is the new 20k.