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Actor Nathan Fillion, best known for his role as Superman, confirms that his character Guy Gardner in the upcoming project won’t just be sporting a comic-accurate haircut; he’ll also embody Gardner’s sometimes abrasive personality. For years, fans have been hoping to see Fillion play Hal Jordan, but it seems he’ll be donning the Green Lantern ring as the lesser-known, fan-favorite Guy Gardner instead. Despite his brief appearance in the trailer with a notoriously bad bowl cut, Fillion’s Green Lantern has already made an impact. Unlike more familiar versions of the Green Lantern character, Gardner is expected to be quite different, and it seems that this project will fully embrace that change.

During an interview with TV Guide about Season 7 of The Rookie, the discussion inevitably turned to Superman. When asked how his portrayal of Green Lantern would differ from previous versions, Fillion confirmed that his character Gardner would not be a perfect hero, and might even come across as a bit of a jerk in Superman. Fillion put it this way: “Gardner won’t always be the good guy.

This character is quite harsh! It’s crucial to understand that being courageous, not necessarily virtuous, is what qualifies someone as a Green Lantern. So, Guy Gardner is fearless and far from kind. His lack of niceness gives actors a lot of freedom since they can ask themselves, ‘What’s the most self-centered action I can take in this scenario?’ That’s usually the best choice. If I had to guess, his superpower might be arrogance, as he believes he could challenge Superman.

First appearing in Green Lantern volume 2 issue #59, published in March 1968, Guy Gardner was brought to life by creators John Broome and Gil Kane. Initially introduced as a secondary option for the Green Lantern role behind Hal Jordan, many aspects of his character were shaped during the 1980s, often portrayed as a fiery, patriotic, and hot-tempered individual. The Justice League International run penned by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis solidified Gardner’s image as a challenging hero to work with; Batman even delivered a knockout blow to him in the fifth issue. As James Gunn prepares for upcoming projects like Justice League International-inspired series featuring characters such as Guy Gardner, Maxwell Lord, Blue Beetle, and Booster Gold, it seems he is drawing heavily from this comic run to shape his DC Universe.

Guy Gardner’s Place in the DCU, Explained

Guy Gardner is merely one of the Green Lanterns who will soon make their debut in the DC Universe. The following year after the release of Superman in theaters, Lanterns will begin airing on HBO. In this series, Kyle Chandler portrays Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre plays John Stewart, a dynamic duo of Green Lanterns probing a crime on Earth. Fillion’s Guy Gardner is expected to play a part in the upcoming show, although the extent of his role remains uncertain. Meanwhile, it appears that Chandler’s Hal Jordan is an experienced veteran, while there are whispers that Pierre’s John Stewart Green Lantern could be a novice or even a new recruit.

In the portrayal of Guy Gardner as a brash character by Fillion, it sets up an engaging interaction when pitted against Superman. It seems that Gardner, together with Mister Terrific and Hawkgirl, form a superhero team sponsored by a corporation. This Green Lantern may have allowed his fame to affect his behavior, treating Superman disrespectfully or even disregarding the people he is supposed to protect. However, being in close proximity to Superman and witnessing the goodness within him might spur Gardner to improve as a superhero, eventually leading to a potential future Justice League venture in the DCU. The introduction of this character in the DCU opens up numerous intriguing story possibilities, making Superman one of the most eagerly awaited films of 2025.

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2025-03-13 00:03