Alright, I caved. I wasn't going to chime in on the subject but more news is surfacing and now I just have to talk about the future of my favorite super hero. Yesterday rumors were surfacing that the inevitable Green Lantern reboot may star all three major incarnations of the Earth bound Green Lanterns. That is Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, and John Stewart. The idea of three lanterns in one film seem like a bit much, but now today we are getting new rumors, and I like what they are hinting at.
Collider is reporting that the guy we all assumed would be playing Wonder Woman's love interest will actually be our new Hal Jordan. That's right, Chris Pine is rumored to be the new Hal Jordan and kudos to DC and WB for the huge misdirection. Chris Pine is a great cast, he looks the part and we know from watching him as Kirk in the new Star Trek movies that he has the charisma and personality. My only reserve with bringing him in was that I wanted to see John Stewart come to life and I figured if Jordan were around he wouldn't be.
Well, according to reports I (we) need not worry about that. Despite original reports that all three Lanterns would be in the film it looks like it will actually only be two (though the possibility of Gardner is still there) . Hal Jordan, played by Pine, and John Stewart who they haven't announced any casting for yet. While I was iffy on adding all three to one movie, I think this is a wonderful idea. I'm not sure how they will do the story but I like the idea of two human Lanterns co-existing and working together to fight crime.
It could essentially be a buddy cop super hero movie and I couldn't think of a better pairing for it than Jordan and Stewart. Hal Jordan is traditionally the cocky, in your face type guy while John Stewart tends to be more disciplined and serious. These are the makings of the perfect buddy cop movie, now give them alien rings that basically make them gods? That sounds like a good time.
Collider is also reporting that DC and WB want to focus on all different Green Lanterns throughout their movies. Essentially saying that when they reboot GL they will be focusing on the Corps, not just one specific ring wearer. This is the right idea, take us into the amazing universe of the Lantern's. I want so much more Oa and Kilowog and all the other different corps. Its such an expansive world and to limit yourself just to Earth is boring. If this is in fact the route DC goes than they are doing it right.
With guys like Phil Lord and Chris Miller attached to future projects I am hoping DC will lose this dark tone sooner rather than later. A Green Lantern film is the perfect opportunity to lighten the spirits of the franchise a bit and show everyone just how fun their characters can be. The first Green Lantern standalone film is currently slated for 2020.
What do you guys think of this? Do you like Pine as Hal Jordan? What do you think of a two Green Lantern movie? Who do you want to see cast as John Stewart? Let me know in the comments below or find me on twitter @ZachWWMovies. As always, thanks for reading and I am Zach Who Watches Movies. Smell ya later!
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