Which Green Lantern should be used? - Part 2

[cleverusername8]

I would argue that Kyle would add more diversity to the cast at this point. Cyborg is going to be a member of the Justice League and will also get his own film. I'm not trying to imply that he is successfully filling a quote or anything, but we could introduce even more diversity with Kyle if that's the goal.

If I remember correctly, Kyle is mixed race with a Hispanic background. That's another group that hasn't had a lot of exposure in the CBM realm. If the biggest argument for John's inclusion is his contributions of diversity, I would like to submit my above suggestion.

Still think it should be Hal though. As far as the chain of interest in which GL I'd like to see take the screen, it goes

Hal > John = Kyle > Guy = Simon Baz.

I'd prefer it if Guy comes later in a JLI movie with Booster, Blue Beetle, Fire, Ice, and Martian Manhunter. Maybe after this Justice League's cast contracts expire. It'd be a great way to keep the universe moving for a while. And then they can either recast the Trinity, bring in Kyle and Wally, and start up a new Justice League movie series inspired by Grant Morrison's take. This is the ideal plan to me.

 

[The Guard]

The idea that GREEN LANTERN may not have an actor because they're not sure which Lantern to use occurred to me...

But then it occurred to me that its in 2020 and SHAZAM doesn't have a heroic lead actor revealed yet, either, and that's in 2019.

Besides, their plans can always change in a myriad of ways.

 

[Marvin]

The idea that GREEN LANTERN may not have an actor because they're not sure which Lantern to use occurred to me...

But then it occurred to me that its in 2020 and SHAZAM doesn't have a heroic lead actor revealed yet, either, and that's in 2019.

Besides, their plans can always change in a myriad of ways.

I have to imagine alot of plans are affected by the circumstance. For instance, if the Rock didn't sign with WB then no Shazam, regardless of if they had an inkling to make that film or not. With GL, had The Rock fought for Jon Stewart for instance, it's a safe bet that film would be happening and it would be about Stewart.
Further, all that stuff he was saying about lantern when he was rumored for the role may shed some light on the issue.

 

[Rorschach2012]

The idea that GREEN LANTERN may not have an actor because they're not sure which Lantern to use occurred to me...

But then it occurred to me that its in 2020 and SHAZAM doesn't have a heroic lead actor revealed yet, either, and that's in 2019.

Besides, their plans can always change in a myriad of ways.

I really think we just have to look to the current state of comics to know how they'll handle Green Lantern and the other movies...

The team will be the New 52 lineup i think

i think it's likely that if there was an intention for John to be the lead character, then we would see more of a focus on John in the comics as well, moving him into the position of THE Green Lantern.

Because right now, Hal in the comics is undeniably THE Green Lantern.

They could surprise us. And i can get behind John Stewart, as long as he steals aspects of Hal's character. John Stewart of the current comics being adapted to film with no alterations would be awful and dependent on Hal Jordan. But if the movie version of John becomes the first GL, if he inherits the ring the same way as Hal, and if Hal's relationship with Sinestro and Carol Ferris, then John can be a success.

in addition to substantial rewriting of John's origin and relationships, they need an amazing actor to get me excited for John Stewart. Dwayne Johnson would've gotten me behind the idea, Will Smith i could get behind, Idris Elba i could also get behind. Maybe even Denzel Washington as well. But John has to be a very established actor for me to get excited about him being the lead GL.

It'll take a veteran A list actor (sorry but Chadwick Boseman is too new for me to get excited about him as John. We need a bigger name to get me excited) and a substantial rewriting of John's origin (essentially making him more like Hal) and then a movie John Stewart will be good to go.


It would've been so awesome if Dwayne Johnson was John Stewart...I still think Denzel could pull it off.

 

[Nokio]

The Forbes site is also predicting that Stewart will be used for GL. Take it with a gran of salt.

 

[LEVITIKUZ]

Chadwick doesn't get you excited for John Ror but Ezra for Flash does?

Sorry while I'm cool with Ezra, Chadwick for John is much more exciting.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

crews > boseman

 

[gugumugats]

Newsarama made the argument for Power Ring / Jessica Cruz becoming the cinematic universe Green Lantern:

http://www.newsarama.com/22467-could-this-be-the-dc-movie-green-lantern.html

 

[Loki882]

If they went that route, then I'd actually have to compliment them. That'd be a gutsy move. I really like her dynamic with Barry Allen in Geoff Johns JL, it's really fun.

 

[Nokio]

It would be awesome if they used her for GL. I highly doubt it will happen, Trust me hey already got to non white characters on the team, it's be a long shot to get a 3rd. Then again you never know but I highly doubt it. We'll more then likely see Guy Gardner before the is woman as GL

 

[Astro13Zombie]

Newsarama made the argument for Power Ring / Jessica Cruz becoming the cinematic universe Green Lantern:

http://www.newsarama.com/22467-could-this-be-the-dc-movie-green-lantern.html

nah

 

[Rorschach2012]

Chadwick doesn't get you excited for John Ror but Ezra for Flash does?

Sorry while I'm cool with Ezra, Chadwick for John is much more exciting.

Chadwick Boseman doesn't get me excited for John Stewart at all. He's a good actor, but he doesn't blow me away. It's going to take an A List veteran actor to get me excited about John Stewart.

My point is that it will take a truly exceptional actor that I'm a big fan of for me to get excited about John. And he's going to have to be heavily rewritten to work. If he's used, he'll probably have Hal's relationship with Abin Sur and Hal's relationship with Sinestro. Also, if there's a John Stewart movie series, it'll probably be a Blackest Night storyline with John replacing Hal.

 

[Pondslider]

They are going to go with Ch'p after seeing the success of Guardians of the Galaxy.

I hope.

 

[Cain]

And i can get behind John Stewart, as long as he steals aspects of Hal's character. John Stewart of the current comics being adapted to film with no alterations would be awful and dependent on Hal Jordan. But if the movie version of John becomes the first GL, if he inherits the ring the same way as Hal, and if Hal's relationship with Sinestro and Carol Ferris, then John can be a success.

This is an awful idea. You might as well just not use John Stewart at all in that case. Also I don't know what current books you're talking about were Stewart is this awful character that's dependent on Jordan. Over in GLC he is neither dependent on Jordan which he also hasn't been sinice the 80s nor is he awful in any way. Matter of fact this is arguably the best he has been written since the Green Lantern Mosaic days. Meaning this is the best the character has been in comic books in decades.

 

[Masone]

Newsarama made the argument for Power Ring / Jessica Cruz becoming the cinematic universe Green Lantern:

http://www.newsarama.com/22467-could-this-be-the-dc-movie-green-lantern.html

I'd take a solo GL movie with John, Hal, Cruz and maybe Guy.

But for the JL, I'd want John.

 

[Rorschach2012]

This is an awful idea. You might as well just not use John Stewart at all in that case. Also I don't know what current books you're talking about were Stewart is this awful character that's dependent on Jordan. Over in GLC he is neither dependent on Jordan which he also hasn't been sinice the 80s nor is he awful in any way. Matter of fact this is arguably the best he has been written since the Green Lantern Mosaic days. Meaning this is the best the character has been in comic books in decades.

Yeah i think that's the only way John works, so if they don't do that, i'd rather they not use him at all. Using Hal instead is a better idea.

 

[Cmithras]

I am not a big fan of Hal, but he is the most iconic of the Lanterns of sector 2814. I think we mostly see John Stewart, however I want to Guy Gardner get some love since he is my favorite Green Lantern from Earth. I really want to see Guy moon Batman like he did in the comics, that would be hilarious to me.

 

[Sun_Down]

I'd love to eventually see all of the big Lanterns - Hal, John, Kyle, Guy, Alan, etc. - get on the screen in "solo" GL movies. As for the 1st guy off the boat, as well as the guy to be in JL, I think a properly done Hal would be great. Get the Emerald Dawn elements going - drinking, irresponsibility, etc. Plus we need someone who can ruffle Bruce's feathers, and who better than Hal?

But like I said, I'd love to get a fleshed out GL Corps. Guy Gardner needs to be on film at some point.

 

[superman-mos]

I have and always been a huge hal jordan fan. He is my favorite gl besides guy gardner. I know everybody has their opinions and that's cool. Warner bros is finally kicking off their comic movies because marvel has proven it an be done. I could care less if they have any certain amount of races or genders in the movies because I've always felt that wasn't important. It's not the color of their skin but the traits of character that's important. Hal jordan can and should be the tony stark of the dc universe . Stark is marvels man of action. He has a quick wit and jumps in head first and manages to win by pure will.

Superman- calm and collected
Batman- enigma , dark, spy type
Wonder Woman - warrior
Green lantern- man of action
Aquaman- royalty
Cyborg- smart, tech savy, heart of the team
Flash- rookie

That's just kind of how I see it going

 

[LEVITIKUZ]

After thinking about it, I think it's gonna end up being John.

Look at how diverse the casting is. I don't see them going with Hal.

 

[Rorschach2012]

After thinking about it, I think it's gonna end up being John.

Look at how diverse the casting is. I don't see them going with Hal.

If we get him, he'll be a combination of John and Hal, because John as he is now is not a good enough character to use on film.

and if he's used, it'll be be because of the diversity he provides, not because he is a better character than Hal. He is not.

I hate how some people perceive "another white superhero" as a negative thing. I'm looking at you, Dr... That is a form of racism.

I think better characters are more important than diversity, and Hal Jordan is a WAY better character than John Stewart.

 

[LEVITIKUZ]

Dude. Martian Manhunter is on the bench with Cyborg starring and the Robin who has only been in 1 story in her history maybe the Robin of the DCCU.

Don't talk about John not being a good enough character. He was good enough to be in Justice League Mortal.

 

[Marvin]

Dude. Martian Manhunter is on the bench with Cyborg starring and the Robin who has only been in 1 story in her history maybe the Robin of the DCCU.

Don't talk about John not being a good enough character. He was good enough to be in Justice League Mortal.

He is? One would figure this sort of blind second guessing of non information would at least slow at this point.

Point being, just like the Vision, I don't see a MM solo movie in the stars. But to assert he wouldn't make some sort of appearance ala JLA movie down the road..
A few days back I was told WB wasn't making a wonder woman movie and now I'm seeing Cyborg and more Lantern. just saying. Perhaps WB hasn't announced their jla roster yet.

 

[Rorschach2012]

Dude. Martian Manhunter is on the bench with Cyborg starring and the Robin who has only been in 1 story in her history maybe the Robin of the DCCU.

Don't talk about John not being a good enough character. He was good enough to be in Justice League Mortal.

John's a good enough character when he's a Hal Jordan amalgamation. He's not good enough as is in the comics, because he's completely dependent on Hal's existence. If you actually knew about the comics beyond ****ing JL TAS you'd know this. Watching JL TAS gives pretty amateur level knowledge of Green Lantern.

John is only good when he steals elements of Hal's character. The comics John is **** and would never be introduced into the movies without MAJOR revisions of his origin and relationships.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

After thinking about it, I think it's gonna end up being John.

Look at how diverse the casting is. I don't see them going with Hal.

black and white actors. it's really not that diverse. if that were the case, they might as well with kyle.