Trending News|June 25, 2015 08:32 EDT
'Green Lantern' Cast News, Rumors: Chris to Star as the Titular Hero?
Fans await some big surprises with Warner Bros. DC lineup for the coming years, although one of the biggest mysteries surrounding the cinematic world is the casting of Green Lantern.
The character has remained the only member of the Justice League to not have a casting announcement, however recent news not only brings us this, but a detail that is sure to blow the minds of any fan of the franchise.
Its been recently rumored that Chris Pine is currently closing in on the role as Hal Jordan and that the Green Lantern solo film will also feature John Stewart.
"Yeah. Stick with me here. It's a rumor, though one I feel comfortable writing about, that there will be not one but two Green Lanterns when Warner Bros gets around to introducing him/them into the Justice League universe. One of them, the Green Lantern we've already seen onscreen is Hal Jordan. The other is the Green Lantern made popular by the animated JLA TV series, the black human Green Lantern John Stewart. Apparently, some story-world approved reason why they both exist will be explained, like having Stewart be the backup Lantern while Jordan's on the JLA or having them be Lanterns from different sectors," writes Latino Review.
Pine was recently rumored to play Wonder Woman's boyfriend in her solo film, however if this report holds any truth than the former would appear to be debunked. There hasn't been any definitive news on who would portray John Stewart, however past considerations does raise some speculation.
"As for John Stewart, both Tyrese and Common have been the most rumored names to fill that role. Common scored himself a role in Suicide Squad and if DC and WB are playing by the Disney mega-franchising rules, you shouldn't have the possibility that a hero version of your actor could conceivably meet the villain version of your actor. I'd count Common out while also noting that Tyrese is part of the Fast and Furious franchise cast, which gives him heat in the "look at our star studded Justice League" category," writes Latino Review.
While Green Lantern is expected to appear in the 'Justice League' film, his solo movie is projected to appear in theaters in 2020.