The Official Green Lantern Rumors/Speculation Thread

[KalvinEllis]

I think the problem is that they think hiring Goyer is a sensible and good move for the movie. They lack self awareness combined with their handing of these characters.

That or perhaps they were rushing things. It has a 2020 release date, we gotta hurry the **** up with the script so let's give it to one of our own. Perhaps they didn't learn from the last Green Lantern movie what happens when you try to rush things. Or maybe I'm wrong but Goyer still feels like a weird, yet so obvious choice by WB.

 

[The Guard]

I don't think they handed this to Goyer because they're running out of time. They have years still. David Goyer has long been WB's "superhero franchise starter". It's not a new role for him. Even his protege, Justin Marks, wrote an initial draft of SUICIDE SQUAD.

Directorwise, wonder if David Ayer will be interested...

 

[mclay18]

I seriously think GLC could be a 2019 release if they're going to fast-track it, maybe the November date. Especially if the pitch really excited them.

Remember the timeline for MOS was relatively fast once Nolan and Goyer came on board.
February 2010-- Deadline broke the news about the reboot, with Nolan producing and Goyer writing the script. September 2010 -- Nolan began searching for directors. October 2010 -- Zack Snyder signed on to direct. January 2011 -- Henry Cavill was cast in the lead role. August 2011 to February 2012 -- Principal photography. June 2013 -- Film release.

GLC production timeline could be similar.
January 2017 -- Goyer and Justin Rhodes penning the script, based on Goyer and Geoff Johns' treatment. August 2017 -- WB begins hunt for directors. September 2017 -- GLC director is announced. December 2017 -- Hal and John casting is announced. Summer 2018 to Winter 2019 -- Principal photography. November 2019 or April/July 2020 -- Film release.

 

[Greenlite]

Plenty of time if it has a 2019 or 2020 release date.

Nolan released TDK in July 2008, Inception July 2010, TDKR July 2012, Interstellar Nov 2014. Basically 2 years from Prep to release.

They could spend the whole year just writing the script, and film it next year, and still be ready for 2019.

Base on this timetable, GLC can be ready for release from mid-2019 onwards. I am not saying they are releasing it in 2019, but 2019/2020 are doable dates comfortably.

 

[Rowsdower!]

After seeing Warcraft everyone is glad.

Bingo. That movie was 100% trash.

 

[Rowsdower!]

WB seems to really love Goyer. Like they do Snyder. Two of the most wrong people to be making these comic book movies. They keep giving them work. It isn't a stretch to think that they could give Goyer the gig as director too. He has major pull and can do anything he really wants at this point.

Yeah, this leaves me scratching my head too. At best, these two guys are divisive and WB keeps putting them in charge of their most lucrative properties. Goyer is especially a strange case, considering that he wrote the original script for BvS and then they had another writer come in and redo the whole thing. Though perhaps they realized in retrospect that maybe they should have gone with Goyer's script, I don't know. I do know that I liked Man of Steel, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises a hell of a lot more than I liked BvS. That said, I don't think Goyer is the right guy for this but I hope he proves me wrong. Oh, and NO WAY IN HELL should he ever direct a film again, let alone this one.

 

[mclay18]

They could spend the whole year just writing the script, and film it next year, and still be ready for 2019.

Base on this timetable, GLC can be ready for release from mid-2019 onwards. I am not saying they are releasing it in 2019, but 2019/2020 are doable dates comfortably.

I would not be surprised if production begins six months after the director is locked in, a la Wonder Woman. (That's assuming the director is hired this summer, and not later.) It could definitely be a summer/fall 2019 or spring 2020 release.

I'm hoping WB will search for someone akin to Patty Jenkins, someone who is passionate about the source material, lobbies for the gig and wants to do right by it.

 

[Sawyer]

I have confidence in Goyer to at least lay the foundation of story for someone else (*cough*better) to polish off in the final draft.

I don't think they'd slot him to direct, but you never know...

 

[superman-mos]

I think Goyer will do fine . He has some misdirections in his career but honestly what person doesn't . Not to mention Johns being involved is a plus , he made Green Lantern and it's mythology what it is today. Sometimes you just gotta have a little faith. The DCEU is finding its footing. Even the greatest film series has some duds . The Godfather series , Star Wars , Star Trek, etc . They aren't all great but they do get it right more times than not. I'm really hoping Green Lantern Corps takes some cues from Star Trek more than Star Wars . I want it to be it's own beast but I'd rather the Corps be more like Starfleet. They handle peace keeping missions , exploration of unknown sectors , act as ambassadors, and enforce the laws of the galaxy. Have actual uniforms only enhanced by the ring instead of full on uniform constructs. I'd even like to see some rank insignia maybe on the forearms and do the insignia in white to kind of take place of the full white gloves . Something similar to the new uniforms from Star Trek Beyond with the jackets . Something that breaks them apart from a typical superhero costume . Something that stands out as an actual uniform of a space force . When you see it you know you should have some respect for it but also make it echo the source material

 

[Rorschach2012]

Goyer and Johns conceived the story together. That is awesome. I have high hopes

I guess I'm the only Goyer fan here

 

[K-Rayner05]

Everybody's freaking out because 'muh Goyer' yet seem to completely ignore the part where it says Geoff Johns is involved. My bet is that he has very heavy involvement with the project, there is no way he wouldn't. This is Green Lantern after all.

 

[MbJ]

The DCEU is finding its footing. Even the greatest film series has some duds . The Godfather series , Star Wars , Star Trek, etc . They aren't all great but they do get it right more times than not.

That comparison doesn't really work. Star Wars had three hugely beloved films before the prequels came along and killed that good will. Godfather and Godfather Part II are frequently considered two of the greatest movies ever made, and it was only Godfather Part III that got savaged by the critics. The closest comparison is probably Star Trek since the first movie was considered bad, but then they immediately rebounded with Wrath of Khan as the sequel.

 

[superman-mos]

That comparison doesn't really work. Star Wars had three hugely beloved films before the prequels came along and killed that good will. Godfather and Godfather Part II are frequently considered two of the greatest movies ever made, and it was only Godfather Part III that got savaged by the critics. The closest comparison is probably Star Trek since the first movie was considered bad, but then they immediately rebounded with Wrath of Khan as the sequel.

I think the comparison works just fine for the overall argument. My point is that every great series has its rough patches , doesn't mean it won't get better . For all we know since they have made their changes and shake ups every movie from this point could be from great to epic . My main point is we have yet to see a movie from the DCEU that consist of its new leadership views and direction . Let's stay hopeful and see what they can do . The preview of Justice League looked pretty good so on my side of things I'm gonna stay positive

 

[Consona]

Bingo. That movie was 100% trash.

100%? No. There were some good things about the film. Why do people love to exaggerate so much?

 

[Consona]

That comparison doesn't really work. Star Wars had three hugely beloved films before the prequels came along and killed that good will. Godfather and Godfather Part II are frequently considered two of the greatest movies ever made, and it was only Godfather Part III that got savaged by the critics. The closest comparison is probably Star Trek since the first movie was considered bad, but then they immediately rebounded with Wrath of Khan as the sequel.

The Empire Strikes Back received mixed reviews from critics upon its initial release. What about that? t: The film now widely considered to be the best one.

And Star Trek TMP was much better than Wrath of Khan, people just want more action over some truly great philosophical stuff the first one brought, that's all.

 

[mclay18]

I have confidence in Goyer to at least lay the foundation of story for someone else (*cough*better) to polish off in the final draft.

I don't think they'd slot him to direct, but you never know...

Goyer was burnt when he directed Blade Trinity (Wesley Snipes' antics would be enough to make any new director quit on the spot), and the only other film he directed was The Invisible.

It's safe to say Goyer won't direct GLC.

 

[MbJ]

The Empire Strikes Back received mixed reviews from critics upon its initial release. What about that?

And Gigli received terrible reviews upon its initial release and is still considered terrible. What's your point? I know people use examples like these to try and make some point about how a terrible film might be considered good by future generations, but it really doesn't work. If you use it as a blanket defense you're basically saying there's no point in evaluating a movie, since future generations might possibly think it's great, which is silly.

And Star Trek TMP was much better than Wrath of Khan

I finally found the one person on the planet who believes that. Can I get an interview?

 

[Rowsdower!]

100%? No. There were some good things about the film. Why do people love to exaggerate so much?

I guess I turned it off before something good happened.

 

[Web-Head]

Shortlist! http://www.thewrap.com/hal-jordan-green-lantern-corps-tom-cruise-jake-gyllenhaal-ryan-reynods/

https://***********/TheWrap/status/822518299653128192

 

[batman44]

Joel McHale is an interesting choice.

 

[PeterBenParker]

I want Gyllenhaal to get it but at the same time I don't 'cause he's my head-canon adult Spider-Man.

It'd be cool for Armie Hammer to nab it.

 

[Val_Zod]

Why are they even considering Reynolds? I thought the reason to have GLC so far away was to distance it from the 2011 film as much as possible.

Edit: If that is the case, at least consider bringing back Mark Strong as Sinestro.

 

[MbJ]

He's already said there's pretty much no way he's coming back for a sequel or Justice League team-up whenever someone has asked about it.

 

[superman-mos]

Joel McHale is an interesting choice.

Yeah this choice has my interest peaked a good bit for some odd reason. I would never even have considered him but once seeing it I'm kind of curious . Other than that I like Armie and Jake . Just a big no for Ryan and while I have no problem with Cooper I don't want him as Hal

 

[Rorschach2012]

My top 3

Jake Gyllenhaal
Joel McHale
Armie Hammer

I just don't see the other three getting it.