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Brian Damage · 07-10-2009, 12:35 AM

Warner Bros. is about to decide who will wear the super-powered ring in "Green Lantern," the studio's latest DC Comics tentpole movie.

Along with director Martin Campbell and producers Donald De Line and Greg Berlanti, Warners has spent the past five months searching for the actor to play Hal Jordan, the hot-shot Air Force pilot who is chosen by a dying alien to be his successor in an intergalactic police force known as the Green Lanterns.

This week, the race narrowed to Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds and Justin Timberlake. The clock is ticking on the decision as the holding deal the studio had on the actors expired Monday, meaning the three are now free to accept other offers.

Who should light up 'Lantern'?

Bradley Cooper

Ryan Reynolds

Justin Timberlake

The studio ordered up two rounds of screen tests with Cooper, Reynolds and Timberlake. Other actors in the early mix included Michael Fassbender, Henry Cavill and Jared Leto.

Apparently, De Line, Campbell and the studio each had a different favorite among the three finalists, making it difficult to come to a consensus.

Another issue impacting the casting process is the rising budget. "Lantern" is a full-blown space epic that is expected to cost between $150 million and $200 million, if not more. Warners would like to have the production costs at a reasonable level before proceeding.

The studio has scheduled the movie for a December 2010 opening.

Cooper, repped by CAA and Thruline, is feeling a lot of love from Warners as he stars in the studio's surprise comedy hit, "The Hangover," which has grossed $210 million domestically.

UTA-repped Reynolds recently starred in a comic book movie, Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," where he played "the merc with a mouth" Deadpool. The character is now being developed for a spinoff to which Reynolds is attached. The actor is also in theaters with Disney's romantic comedy "The Proposal."

Timberlake, repped by CAA and Rick Yorn, has been steadily building an acting resume, appearing in such dramas as "Alpha Dog" and "Black Snake Moan" while also showcasing his comedy chops with appearances on "Saturday Night Live."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...ea374b7c6738b5

robyrob · 07-10-2009, 06:02 AM

personally I'd rather see David Boreanez reprise the role, but between those three I could accept Ryan Renolds or Bradley Cooper (although I have no idea who he is or whether he can act).

Justin Timberlake? no way - he is just too small; Hal Jordan is supposed to be a HERO, no one cares if he can sing,

Brian Damage · 07-10-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

personally I'd rather see David Boreanez reprise the role, but between those three I could accept Ryan Renolds or Bradley Cooper (although I have no idea who he is or whether he can act).

Justin Timberlake? no way - he is just too small; Hal Jordan is supposed to be a HERO, no one cares if he can sing,

I agree that Timberlake is a very odd choice, Reynolds is already playing Deadpool for Marvel, so really the only sensible choice here would be Cooper.

tv star collector · 07-10-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

personally I'd rather see David Boreanez reprise the role, but between those three I could accept Ryan Renolds or Bradley Cooper (although I have no idea who he is or whether he can act).

Justin Timberlake? no way - he is just too small; Hal Jordan is supposed to be a HERO, no one cares if he can sing,

When did David Boreanaz play Green Lantern?? I don't know how I missed
hearing about that.

Brian Damage · 07-10-2009, 10:55 PM

And then there was one.

After an intense months-long search, Warner Bros. has settled on Ryan Reynolds as its choice to play “Green Lantern,” the studio’s live-action tentpole based on the DC Comics hero. The film is being directed by Martin Campbell and produced by Donald De Line and Greg Berlanti.

Reynolds and his camp entered negotiations for the part Friday, after the studio held two rounds of screen tests, along with actors Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto. Justin Timberlake also did a screen test.
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The studio had holding options on the actors, but, except for Reynolds, those expired Monday. Reynolds’ option would have expired end of day Friday.

One reason for the long search was De Line, Campbell and the studio each had a different favorite among the finalists, making it difficult to come to a consensus.

If the deal is completed, it would make Reynolds the only actor to have played heroes for both Marvel and DC. He recently starred in a comic book movie, Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," where he played "the merc with a mouth" Deadpool. The character is now being developed for a spin-off to which Reynolds is attached. He also played Marvel’s vampire hunter Hannibal King in “Blade: Trinity.”

“Lantern” is actually Reynold’s second stab at a DC Comics hero. A few years ago, he was attached to play the comic company’s speedster “The Flash.”

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...bba062b84448fb

robyrob · 07-11-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tv star collector

When did David Boreanaz play Green Lantern?? I don't know how I missed
hearing about that.

in the Justice League: The New Frontier movie - he did an excellent job, and he certainly could do the physical part just as well as he did the vocal part.

MickeyMac · 07-11-2009, 02:36 PM

Big fat no on Justin Timberlake.

Have they switched to DC comics now??

For a while they were focusing on doing Marvel comics superheroes.

PlayOn · 07-11-2009, 03:52 PM

I don't know how Ryan will handle both 'The X-Men' spin off and 'The Green Lantern', but kudos to him.

07-10-2009, 12:35 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Green Lantern' Has FINALLY Been Cast, It is....... Warner Bros. is about to decide who will wear the super-powered ring in "Green Lantern," the studio's latest DC Comics tentpole movie. Along with director Martin Campbell and producers Donald De Line and Greg Berlanti, Warners has spent the past five months searching for the actor to play Hal Jordan, the hot-shot Air Force pilot who is chosen by a dying alien to be his successor in an intergalactic police force known as the Green Lanterns. This week, the race narrowed to Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds and Justin Timberlake. The clock is ticking on the decision as the holding deal the studio had on the actors expired Monday, meaning the three are now free to accept other offers. Who should light up 'Lantern'? Bradley Cooper Ryan Reynolds Justin Timberlake The studio ordered up two rounds of screen tests with Cooper, Reynolds and Timberlake. Other actors in the early mix included Michael Fassbender, Henry Cavill and Jared Leto. Apparently, De Line, Campbell and the studio each had a different favorite among the three finalists, making it difficult to come to a consensus. Another issue impacting the casting process is the rising budget. "Lantern" is a full-blown space epic that is expected to cost between $150 million and $200 million, if not more. Warners would like to have the production costs at a reasonable level before proceeding. The studio has scheduled the movie for a December 2010 opening. Cooper, repped by CAA and Thruline, is feeling a lot of love from Warners as he stars in the studio's surprise comedy hit, "The Hangover," which has grossed $210 million domestically. UTA-repped Reynolds recently starred in a comic book movie, Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," where he played "the merc with a mouth" Deadpool. The character is now being developed for a spinoff to which Reynolds is attached. The actor is also in theaters with Disney's romantic comedy "The Proposal." Timberlake, repped by CAA and Rick Yorn, has been steadily building an acting resume, appearing in such dramas as "Alpha Dog" and "Black Snake Moan" while also showcasing his comedy chops with appearances on "Saturday Night Live." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...ea374b7c6738b5
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robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	personally I'd rather see David Boreanez reprise the role, but between those three I could accept Ryan Renolds or Bradley Cooper (although I have no idea who he is or whether he can act). Justin Timberlake? no way - he is just too small; Hal Jordan is supposed to be a HERO, no one cares if he can sing,
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07-10-2009, 10:55 PM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Ryan Reynolds cast as 'Green Lantern' And then there was one. After an intense months-long search, Warner Bros. has settled on Ryan Reynolds as its choice to play “Green Lantern,” the studio’s live-action tentpole based on the DC Comics hero. The film is being directed by Martin Campbell and produced by Donald De Line and Greg Berlanti. Reynolds and his camp entered negotiations for the part Friday, after the studio held two rounds of screen tests, along with actors Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto. Justin Timberlake also did a screen test. . The studio had holding options on the actors, but, except for Reynolds, those expired Monday. Reynolds’ option would have expired end of day Friday. One reason for the long search was De Line, Campbell and the studio each had a different favorite among the finalists, making it difficult to come to a consensus. If the deal is completed, it would make Reynolds the only actor to have played heroes for both Marvel and DC. He recently starred in a comic book movie, Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," where he played "the merc with a mouth" Deadpool. The character is now being developed for a spin-off to which Reynolds is attached. He also played Marvel’s vampire hunter Hannibal King in “Blade: Trinity.” “Lantern” is actually Reynold’s second stab at a DC Comics hero. A few years ago, he was attached to play the comic company’s speedster “The Flash.” http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...bba062b84448fb

07-11-2009, 03:52 PM	#8
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	I don't know how Ryan will handle both 'The X-Men' spin off and 'The Green Lantern', but kudos to him.
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07-11-2009, 02:36 PM	#7
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Big fat no on Justin Timberlake. Have they switched to DC comics now?? For a while they were focusing on doing Marvel comics superheroes.