Who is Green Lantern?

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by: Mike Sampson Feb. 27, 2009

As much as we'd all like a third BATMAN movie to be the next DC superhero film to make it to theaters, it just doesn't look like that's gonna happen. Instead THE GREEN LANTERN is on the fast track at Warner Bros. (with a December 17, 2010 release already set) and casting is already underway. No one has been cast just yet but Latino Review is reporting that a number of actors were already offered the part - and subsequently turned it down. They're reporting that Ryan Gosling, Sam Worthington and Emile Hirsch were all offered the role of Hal Jordan and all turned down the part. First of all...Emile Hirsch?! He's a great actor but isn't he a little short to play a superhero? In any event, Latino also reveals the next candidate that WB and director Martin Campbell are looking at: Anton Yelchin. The star of the upcoming blockbusters STAR TREK and TERMINATOR SALVATION is being eyeballed to lead his first film. Now he's not much taller than Emile (just about two inches taller) and frankly I don't dig the choice at all. Again, great actor, just not who I'd envision to play Green Lantern (unless they're turning Green Lantern into some kind of SPIDER-MAN/high school origin). What do you think of these choices? Who would you recommend?

Source: Latino Review

Extra Tidbit: Emile Hirsch? Seriously?

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dillisasexyman
1:18PM on 03/02/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think Ryan Gosling is the best choice, but I wouldn't mind Eric Bana.
I think Ryan Gosling is the best choice, but I wouldn't mind Eric Bana.
 
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TAE K
11:01AM on 03/02/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
how about
CHRISTIAN BALE!
CHRISTIAN BALE!
 
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Craig M.D.
7:31PM on 03/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I dunno
I'm more interested in the Green Lantern: First Flight animated movie coming out than the live action version. I think some of these guys are fine actors, but I don't see any of them playing Hal Jordan. Nathan Fillion's name has been tossed about, but he doesn't seem cocky enough for it.
I'm more interested in the Green Lantern: First Flight animated movie coming out than the live action version. I think some of these guys are fine actors, but I don't see any of them playing Hal Jordan. Nathan Fillion's name has been tossed about, but he doesn't seem cocky enough for it.
 
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Maudibe
11:10AM on 03/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
My choice...
Nathan Fillion.
Nathan Fillion.
 
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Halik
9:57AM on 03/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
@awesomezara
Gabriel Macht? lol
Gabriel Macht? lol
 
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AwesomeZara
11:31PM on 02/28/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh, and the flying dude from "Heroes" is Nicholas D'Agosto from the recent FIRED UP. He wouldn't be a good choice. Doesn't look it and couldn't act it. Kinda like asking anyone right now what the name of the actor who played THE SPIRIT was, yannow?
Oh, and the flying dude from "Heroes" is Nicholas D'Agosto from the recent FIRED UP. He wouldn't be a good choice. Doesn't look it and couldn't act it. Kinda like asking anyone right now what the name of the actor who played THE SPIRIT was, yannow?
 
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AwesomeZara
11:29PM on 02/28/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
F*ck it, here are my 2 pennies. Shawn Hatosy could pull off the acting for the character, dry but not emotionless. Get Peter Sarsgaard a personal trainer and whip his body into shape and he could do it too. I also think (posthumously) that Brad Renfro could have done it. Or if you want to go badass but without acting talent, Scott Caan.

There... there's some different names for ya.
F*ck it, here are my 2 pennies. Shawn Hatosy could pull off the acting for the character, dry but not emotionless. Get Peter Sarsgaard a personal trainer and whip his body into shape and he could do it too. I also think (posthumously) that Brad Renfro could have done it. Or if you want to go badass but without acting talent, Scott Caan.

There... there's some different names for ya.
 
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WalterKovacs
7:14PM on 02/28/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I like the idea of Ryan Gosling.
I like the idea of Ryan Gosling.
 
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jack_13
2:48PM on 02/28/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Maybe someone like Jared Padalecki could play Hal Jordan. He has the physique, and the look
Maybe someone like Jared Padalecki could play Hal Jordan. He has the physique, and the look
 
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Halik
9:29AM on 02/28/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm sick of hearing
Jenson Ackles he looks terrible for the part and I wouldn't want to see him playing Cap who is my favorite superhero either. Fillion looks much better for the part but I'm sick of hearing his name too. How about Eric Bana? Or Patrick Wilson for either GL or Cap I can somehow see him as either; but I prefer Eric Dane for Cap. The guy from Angel? No thanks.
Jenson Ackles he looks terrible for the part and I wouldn't want to see him playing Cap who is my favorite superhero either. Fillion looks much better for the part but I'm sick of hearing his name too. How about Eric Bana? Or Patrick Wilson for either GL or Cap I can somehow see him as either; but I prefer Eric Dane for Cap. The guy from Angel? No thanks.
 
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Jaybro7
6:28AM on 02/28/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'd say Jenson Ackles, but I want him for Captain America instead.

I'd say Ryan Gosling is PERFECT, but he turned it down so my next choice would the flying dude from Heroes. He was mentioned earlier. just cant spell his name. He already has experience with heroes, he can act, and he looks the part. Just give him blond hair.
I'd say Jenson Ackles, but I want him for Captain America instead.

I'd say Ryan Gosling is PERFECT, but he turned it down so my next choice would the flying dude from Heroes. He was mentioned earlier. just cant spell his name. He already has experience with heroes, he can act, and he looks the part. Just give him blond hair.
 
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DiggidyDave
1:28AM on 02/28/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
SHOULD BE...
Nathan Fillion should be Hal Jordan or even David Boreanaz they both have wit and the action chops to pull it off!
Nathan Fillion should be Hal Jordan or even David Boreanaz they both have wit and the action chops to pull it off!
 
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Dr.Frankenstein
1:19AM on 02/28/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
some ideas ..but.
Theres alot of "leading men" in film out there today who I believe fit the bill perfectly BUT- I really don't see anyone from the 20 million club who would dare chance this..safe to say far out role of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern of Sector 2814 (Earth)-so a newer younger face will do fine,whomever he may be? Funny thing-I use to own the original pen&ink cover art work for Green Lantern issu...
Theres alot of "leading men" in film out there today who I believe fit the bill perfectly BUT- I really don't see anyone from the 20 million club who would dare chance this..safe to say far out role of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern of Sector 2814 (Earth)-so a newer younger face will do fine,whomever he may be? Funny thing-I use to own the original pen&ink cover art work for Green Lantern issues #27 #28 #30 #31 #34 & #37 all 11x17. from the 3rd series.Cool stuff!
 
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X-KID
10:58PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i'd say...
...Matthew Fox, he's tall and I could see him as the character, also...why are they looking at younger actors for the part? you'd think they would be looking for older actors to play the chacater, just like Christian Bale for Batman, I think Matthew is a good candidate to play Captain America as well.
...Matthew Fox, he's tall and I could see him as the character, also...why are they looking at younger actors for the part? you'd think they would be looking for older actors to play the chacater, just like Christian Bale for Batman, I think Matthew is a good candidate to play Captain America as well.
 
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track100
10:39PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
David Boriaannn...The Angel Guy
I'd be all for that. He was good in that cartoon. I really hope they don't cast anyone under 35.
I'd be all for that. He was good in that cartoon. I really hope they don't cast anyone under 35.
 
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Housecoat man
10:18PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
MATT DAMON
Okay, why hasn't anyone thought of Matt Damon? Robert Downey Jr. set the bar really high with his performance in Iron Man and a slightly less publicly known hero like GL needs the same treatment so someone with acting chops should do it. Damon is at least the right age, close enough in the look, has the acting ability and is a mega A lister. Realistically speaking from a critic and commercial s...
Okay, why hasn't anyone thought of Matt Damon? Robert Downey Jr. set the bar really high with his performance in Iron Man and a slightly less publicly known hero like GL needs the same treatment so someone with acting chops should do it. Damon is at least the right age, close enough in the look, has the acting ability and is a mega A lister. Realistically speaking from a critic and commercial standpoint he's probably the best choice. And if Christian Bale can play Batman and John Connor, Damon can play Jason Bourne and Green Lantern.

Heck, I think I recall him saying he would've considered playing kirk in Star Trek if the script was good enough back in the day so why not a kick ass character like Hal Jordan and Green Lantern?

Hopefully Affleck wouldn't talk him out of it after his experience with Daredevil.

BTW its cool seeing a lot of people chipping in on this one. GL is one of the coolest characters that deserves to be done right!
 
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Halik
8:00PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Doc SAVAGE
has it. Patrick Wilson for Green Lantern all the way! Eric Dane for Captain America and an unknown for Thor!
has it. Patrick Wilson for Green Lantern all the way! Eric Dane for Captain America and an unknown for Thor!
 
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MetalJoker
6:37PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
deadpool
I would say Ryan Reynolds. But I was disappointed by his part in Blade Trinity since he was playing a buffon more than a Nightstalker. I'll wait to see how he plays Deadpool in X-Men Origins Wolverine. If he plays like I hope he will, then I choose him. He would be closer to the Hal Jordan from DC: The New Frontier. Movie geeks know the story from the Justice League The New Frontier DVD.
I would say Ryan Reynolds. But I was disappointed by his part in Blade Trinity since he was playing a buffon more than a Nightstalker. I'll wait to see how he plays Deadpool in X-Men Origins Wolverine. If he plays like I hope he will, then I choose him. He would be closer to the Hal Jordan from DC: The New Frontier. Movie geeks know the story from the Justice League The New Frontier DVD.
 
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310Jackson
6:34PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
lalex81
I agree with you lalex81. awesome. I like Ben Foster for anything.
I agree with you lalex81. awesome. I like Ben Foster for anything.
 
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lalex81
6:01PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
In this order:
- Josh Brolin
- Barry Pepper
- Ben Foster
In this order:
- Josh Brolin
- Barry Pepper
- Ben Foster
 
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BuckarooBanZai
5:14PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Josh Duhamel(Win a date with Tad Hamilton?), Emile Hirsch(Speed Racer?) Anton Yelchin(the next Kyle Reese?) These are the best you can come up with?? You forgot to mention Michael Cera! Or Jay Baruchel. Jeez come on people. What about Jake Gyllenhaal(the obvious casting, cause he has yet to nab a costume)? Go with an unknown.
Josh Duhamel(Win a date with Tad Hamilton?), Emile Hirsch(Speed Racer?) Anton Yelchin(the next Kyle Reese?) These are the best you can come up with?? You forgot to mention Michael Cera! Or Jay Baruchel. Jeez come on people. What about Jake Gyllenhaal(the obvious casting, cause he has yet to nab a costume)? Go with an unknown.
 
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Rogue6807
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No Hal Jordan? Casting a younger guy like Emile Hirsch and Anton Yelchin screams Kyle Rainer to me. I don't want to see a Kyle movie, Kyle is my least favorite lantern. I really hope they decide to make the movie about Hal Jordan, and I also hope they cast a 35 year old man instead of a 20 year old kid.
No Hal Jordan? Casting a younger guy like Emile Hirsch and Anton Yelchin screams Kyle Rainer to me. I don't want to see a Kyle movie, Kyle is my least favorite lantern. I really hope they decide to make the movie about Hal Jordan, and I also hope they cast a 35 year old man instead of a 20 year old kid.
 
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SkunkApe
4:43PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
NO to John Stewart.
If you are doing a Green Lantern movie you don't skip Hal Jordan and go straight to John Stewart. Hal Jordan is the Green Lantern most associated with the title and not having him in it would be a slap in the face to fans.
If you are doing a Green Lantern movie you don't skip Hal Jordan and go straight to John Stewart. Hal Jordan is the Green Lantern most associated with the title and not having him in it would be a slap in the face to fans.
 
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DocSavage
4:36PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
MrPhox has it
Will Smith as John Stewart. Or that dude from the last couple of seasons of NYPD Blue, but I was hoping they would grab him up for a Luke Cage flick. Maybe the dude playing NightOwl as Hal Jordan. Make a Corps movie, merchandise the shit out of it. Gives options for sequels and takes the super hero genre into outer space, something new.
Will Smith as John Stewart. Or that dude from the last couple of seasons of NYPD Blue, but I was hoping they would grab him up for a Luke Cage flick. Maybe the dude playing NightOwl as Hal Jordan. Make a Corps movie, merchandise the shit out of it. Gives options for sequels and takes the super hero genre into outer space, something new.
 
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anomaly7
4:10PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I thought Matt Dillon might make a good green lantern. At least more so than emile or anton.
I thought Matt Dillon might make a good green lantern. At least more so than emile or anton.
 
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Alcibiades
3:35PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I keep reading TV names here...
half of whom I don't know, since I barely watch any TV shows. But from the names I do know, Matthew Fox could pull it off, methinks.

Since we're into TV names, how about George Eads? Nah, I'm kidding, guys.
half of whom I don't know, since I barely watch any TV shows. But from the names I do know, Matthew Fox could pull it off, methinks.

Since we're into TV names, how about George Eads? Nah, I'm kidding, guys.
 
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Acerbus III
3:29PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Olyphant
how about Timothy Olyphant? I know he could pull it off and sound cool doing it. Or what about Colin Farrel? Jared Padaleki? Eric Dane?
how about Timothy Olyphant? I know he could pull it off and sound cool doing it. Or what about Colin Farrel? Jared Padaleki? Eric Dane?
 
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MrPhox
3:07PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WILL SMITH
Will Smith to potray the John Stewart Green Lantern and destroy everything that was ever considered a box office.
Will Smith to potray the John Stewart Green Lantern and destroy everything that was ever considered a box office.
 
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Powers181999
2:17PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
hey emile hirsch i don't know but always came off as a douche, that sam worthington guy looked like the part same for josh duhamel, i don't know how you guys feel about Matthew Fox
hey emile hirsch i don't know but always came off as a douche, that sam worthington guy looked like the part same for josh duhamel, i don't know how you guys feel about Matthew Fox
 
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Housecoat man
2:14PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Josh Duhamel
I was just about to write Josh Duhamel when i saw the post below. Me and DarkElfa are on the same page. I think he has the qualities for Hal. I'd also love to see Fillion do it and he would probably be my first choice but the reality is, is that his career probably isn't in a place where a studio is going to be willing to bank 80-100 mill on him. Duhamel on the other hand is coming off of expos...
I was just about to write Josh Duhamel when i saw the post below. Me and DarkElfa are on the same page. I think he has the qualities for Hal. I'd also love to see Fillion do it and he would probably be my first choice but the reality is, is that his career probably isn't in a place where a studio is going to be willing to bank 80-100 mill on him. Duhamel on the other hand is coming off of exposure and success from Transformers. Go with Duhamel.

I do like the idea of Tom Cruise but he is like 46 now so it might be a little late for that.
 
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DarkElfa
2:12PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Josh Duhamel, the military guy from Transformers. He has the rugged good looks and the build and talent to pull it off.
Josh Duhamel, the military guy from Transformers. He has the rugged good looks and the build and talent to pull it off.
 
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NemesisEnforcer
1:46PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
"Call me Indiana on Feb 27 2009, 11:15:18 AM writes:

Nathan Fillion or bust!"

I second that!
"Call me Indiana on Feb 27 2009, 11:15:18 AM writes:

Nathan Fillion or bust!"

I second that!
 
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BojacRedleif
1:30PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What
Hal Jordan is God's gift to women. Anyone playing him must be ripped and able to grow a beard simply by squinting real hard.
Hal Jordan is God's gift to women. Anyone playing him must be ripped and able to grow a beard simply by squinting real hard.
 
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rabert624
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TOM CRUISE!
TOM CRUISE!
 
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BojacRedleif
1:27PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What
Hal Jordan is God's gift to women. Anyone playing him must be ripped and able to grow a beard simply by squinting real hard.
Hal Jordan is God's gift to women. Anyone playing him must be ripped and able to grow a beard simply by squinting real hard.
 
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THEandrewchrist
1:20PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think all of these people are pretty bad choices. Maybe Billy Crudup? Jeffrey Dean Morgan? Daniel Day-Lewis?
I think all of these people are pretty bad choices. Maybe Billy Crudup? Jeffrey Dean Morgan? Daniel Day-Lewis?
 
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IQuitMrWhite
1:15PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm surprised that so many actors turn down superhero movies. Emile Hirsch would not have worked for this, but why did Gosling turn it down? After films like TDK, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man, you would think that actors would find it respectable to do a comic book movie
I'm surprised that so many actors turn down superhero movies. Emile Hirsch would not have worked for this, but why did Gosling turn it down? After films like TDK, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man, you would think that actors would find it respectable to do a comic book movie
 
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Goldenarmz
1:14PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What
this guy said...

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this guy said...

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Shaggy89
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It has to be bad news for this movie that all these guys are turning down a blockbuster..
It has to be bad news for this movie that all these guys are turning down a blockbuster..
 
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esteban
1:04PM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Ryan Gosling, please. He's perfect!
Ryan Gosling, please. He's perfect!
 
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Wakkidus
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Hal Jordan should at least be in his mid-30s... I dunno why they think they have to go so young. I think David Boreanaz or Nathan Fillion would be great, and I'm not even a Whedon fanboy.
Hal Jordan should at least be in his mid-30s... I dunno why they think they have to go so young. I think David Boreanaz or Nathan Fillion would be great, and I'm not even a Whedon fanboy.
 
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eddict316
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i'd say Mark Wahlberg or Tom Cruise would be perfect. But Sadly Cruise is a little old for it.
i'd say Mark Wahlberg or Tom Cruise would be perfect. But Sadly Cruise is a little old for it.
 
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cricker
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No
It has to be someone who can act but has the physical skills and frame. So I give you Common. I think he was gonna be him in the DC movie with Bats and Supes.
It has to be someone who can act but has the physical skills and frame. So I give you Common. I think he was gonna be him in the DC movie with Bats and Supes.
 
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Tailgunner
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Forget the name actors (well, I like Fillion for this, too, but still...) and let's see some new faces. Anton Yelchin might be able to pull this off; my only complaint there would be that maybe they should hire an actor who looks older than 15, but what the hey.
Forget the name actors (well, I like Fillion for this, too, but still...) and let's see some new faces. Anton Yelchin might be able to pull this off; my only complaint there would be that maybe they should hire an actor who looks older than 15, but what the hey.
 
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BobParr
11:27AM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nathan Pettrelli
He might make for a good Green Lantern.
He might make for a good Green Lantern.
 
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Call me Indiana
11:15AM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nathan Fillion or bust!
Nathan Fillion or bust!
 
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J. Burton
11:08AM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
How bout....
Matthew Fox (Jack Shepard from LOST)
Josh Holloway (Sawyer from LOST)
20 years ago Val Kilmer would kick ass in this role.
Jamie Foxx!!
Keanu!!


Matthew Fox (Jack Shepard from LOST)
Josh Holloway (Sawyer from LOST)
20 years ago Val Kilmer would kick ass in this role.
Jamie Foxx!!
Keanu!!


 
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Skillgannon
10:51AM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If it was my choice, I'd say Nathan Fillion but I honestly can't see this happening. No-one else springs to mind when I think of Hal Jordan. Maybe the studio will pick an unknown like they did for Superman Returns.
If it was my choice, I'd say Nathan Fillion but I honestly can't see this happening. No-one else springs to mind when I think of Hal Jordan. Maybe the studio will pick an unknown like they did for Superman Returns.
 
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M4TCHES
10:47AM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
GOSLING, MAN...
What I honestly think is that the studio should throw Ryan Gosling an INSANE amount of money and have him do Lantern, 'cause he'd kill it (only have him pump iron for a solid year)
What I honestly think is that the studio should throw Ryan Gosling an INSANE amount of money and have him do Lantern, 'cause he'd kill it (only have him pump iron for a solid year)
 
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blinky2814
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guh
Warners is determined to ruin this for fans arent they? Anton Yelchin is much to young to play Hal Jordan. Even in an origin picture. The guy was a test pilot for gods sake, this kid looks 12.

I stand by my choice of Adrian Pasdar. he looks the part, has experience with the hero genre (re: Heroes), of and doesnt look 12!
Warners is determined to ruin this for fans arent they? Anton Yelchin is much to young to play Hal Jordan. Even in an origin picture. The guy was a test pilot for gods sake, this kid looks 12.

I stand by my choice of Adrian Pasdar. he looks the part, has experience with the hero genre (re: Heroes), of and doesnt look 12!
 
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blinky2814
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guh
Warners is determined to ruin this for fans arent they? Anton Yelchin is much to young to play Hal Jordan. Even in an origin picture. The guy was a test pilot for gods sake, this kid looks 12.

I stand by my choice of Adrian Pasdar. he looks the part, has experience with the hero genre (re: Heroes), of and doesnt look 12!
Warners is determined to ruin this for fans arent they? Anton Yelchin is much to young to play Hal Jordan. Even in an origin picture. The guy was a test pilot for gods sake, this kid looks 12.

I stand by my choice of Adrian Pasdar. he looks the part, has experience with the hero genre (re: Heroes), of and doesnt look 12!
 
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fury159
10:31AM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Matthew Fox could pull it off....
Matthew Fox could pull it off....
 
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cerealkiller182
10:31AM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I want some older
I want some older
 
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Alcibiades
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So far this project looked good...
Good script with a nice blend of action and strong science-fiction elements (without the usual cheesy lowbrow humor a la FF or Iron Man), a pretty solid director, clever release date... but Anton Yelchin is all kinds of wrong. Emile Hirsch was slightly better of a choice (who cares if he's "short"? What kind of reasoning is that?), and Gosling & Worthington were great ideas IMHO. Too bad they d...
Good script with a nice blend of action and strong science-fiction elements (without the usual cheesy lowbrow humor a la FF or Iron Man), a pretty solid director, clever release date... but Anton Yelchin is all kinds of wrong. Emile Hirsch was slightly better of a choice (who cares if he's "short"? What kind of reasoning is that?), and Gosling & Worthington were great ideas IMHO. Too bad they declined.

But Anton Yelchin? Hell no. Why not cast Ben Affleck and call it a day, if they really want to mess up with a promising project??

WB seemed to move in the right direction - so far. If they really want to pick someone from Abrams' teenybopper Trek movie, at least cast Chris Pine or Karl Urban. But Yelchin? C'mon Hollywood!!!
 
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hartman27
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Give me Nathan Fillion...that is all.
Give me Nathan Fillion...that is all.
 
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PsycheAL
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Ryan Gosling is a great actor I would love to see in a Superhero role, the other two choices are lame.
Ryan Gosling is a great actor I would love to see in a Superhero role, the other two choices are lame.
 
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snoopmish
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Maybe for Kyle Raynor.....but Hal Jordan?? Not even close. honestly, I can't even think of someone to play Jordan.....how bad is that. I'm sure there is someone out there but off the top of my head...no one.

How about Josh Duhamel?
Maybe for Kyle Raynor.....but Hal Jordan?? Not even close. honestly, I can't even think of someone to play Jordan.....how bad is that. I'm sure there is someone out there but off the top of my head...no one.

How about Josh Duhamel?
 
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rabert624
9:23AM on 02/27/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Seriously?!
These are all awful choices....haven't DC/WB learn't that they should cast an older actor. Emile Hirsch? Was I off to consider Matt Damon when I heard about this movie?
These are all awful choices....haven't DC/WB learn't that they should cast an older actor. Emile Hirsch? Was I off to consider Matt Damon when I heard about this movie?
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