Two More A-Listers Rumored to Play Hal Jordan in Green Lantern DCU Series

As a seasoned movie critic with over three decades of watching superhero films under my belt, I must say that the casting rumors for the upcoming DC series, “Lanterns,” have certainly piqued my interest. The prospect of Josh Brolin, best known as Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stepping into the Green Lantern suit is an intriguing one, especially considering his penchant for playing complex characters with a knack for wielding cosmic power.


Speculation about the upcoming DC Universe’s Lanterns series remains rife, with word that two fresh faces might be contenders for the part of Hal Jordan. It’s been whispered that Josh Brolin, famous for playing Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, could be jumping ship to join DC Universe as Hal Jordan. Reports suggest he’s received an offer for the role, leaving fans on tenterhooks to learn if he’ll take it and appear in the new series

Jeff Sneider, the source who previously disclosed Josh Brolin’s potential role, has now reported that Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor are strong contenders for the Green Lantern part if Brolin decides to pass on it. As of now, James Gunn hasn’t commented on these casting speculations, and neither Warner Bros. TV, DC Studios, nor HBO have issued statements regarding the rumors. It’s worth noting that this is all still just speculation at this point. A lively discussion about who should play Hal Jordan is ongoing in social media circles

DC Studios Is Apparently Looking for an Older Hal Jordan

The intriguing aspect concerning the possible candidates for the role in Lanterns lies in their advanced ages. Interestingly, Hal Jordan, a key character from the comics, is typically depicted as being around the same age as Batman and Superman, which is surprisingly young given that he was part of the original Justice League. Keep in mind that comic books have the flexibility to depict characters at any age chosen by the artist, an aspect that explains why Superman has been guarding Metropolis for more than 80 years without showing signs of aging

Online fans are not questioning Brolin’s acting abilities; most productions would be thrilled to have an actor nominated for an Oscar in the main role. Yet, at 56 years old, there’s a heated discussion online about DC seeming to prefer an older Hal Jordan as the Lantern. With Ewan McGregor (53) and Matthew McConaughey (54) reportedly in contention, this seems to support that notion. Furthermore, since Lanterns has been referred to as a space-set crime mystery reminiscent of True Detective, McConaughey also fits the profile as a potential Hal Jordan

Although the 2011 Green Lantern film with Ryan Reynolds gave viewers a basic understanding of the legendary character, there’s immense room for exploration. The Green Lantern Corps is an interstellar police force, and Hal Jordan is merely one of its Earth-based representatives (or one among several). The upcoming series will introduce John Stewart, a beloved Green Lantern from the comics, marking his live-action debut. Fans anticipate that Hal Jordan may play the experienced, hardened veteran, who’s “tired of this,” while John Stewart might embody the new, enthusiastic rookie cop/Green Lantern. Currently, Nathan Fillion is the only confirmed actor set to portray a Green Lantern in the series, making his debut as Guy Gardner in James Gunn’s Superman film

Lanterns
is currently scheduled to release in 2025 as a HBO Original.

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2024-09-04 20:50