Right on the heels of mentioning the release date of Green Lantern, and commenting that there hasn’t been a casting rumour yet for Hal Jordan, we get news that the shortlist is being lead by Chris Pine.
IESB has gotten word out of the Warner Brother’s halls that there is a short list of possibles for the casting of the green superhero Hal Jordan. Top of the list is Chris Pine who is currently set to star as Captain Kirk this summer in J.J. Abrams’ new Star Trek film.
This would be a great move for Pine’s career after getting the job in the iconic role of James T Kirk.
Pine fits the bill for what the WB was looking for. They wanted a late 20s early 30s and Pine does have that fearless maverick presenece.
I could see this. I would still prefer they shot for mid 30s, but I could live with the late 20s. As long as they don’t make a teen thing.
So far so good.
I have been waiting for a Green Lanturn movie to come out. I hope it is out sometime soon.
Oh yeah – not sure I see the likeness to Oz though??
i deff see him as kyle , but a young hal would be cool too.
Not a bad choice at all. Considering some of the names that were previously mentioned in past articles. He is the right age, etc.
Count me as pleased! Just make the damn movie already so I can see this Green Lantern dream on the big screen before I am too old to enjoy it!
sounds good.
I could definitely see him as Kyle Rayner, but Jordan? Um…..I have an easier time picturing him as Kirk than I do as Jordan; that’s not to say that I hate the idea of him being cast in general but he would not be my ideal for Hal.
You know Pine is 29 this year? This is perfect for the age they wanted for Hal.
Rayner was a teen when he became GL, Pine doesn’t look that young.
Actually Rodney, Kyle was in his early to mid 20s when he became GL. He was already living on his own and working an artist. He’s always been depicted as being roughly the same age as the original Titans, Night Wing, Donna Troy and Cyborg. Pine does seem to favor Rayner more so than Jordan, but since this is more than likely going to be an origin story I can see him as a young Jordan. Most of DC’s iconic heroes have never been shown as young adults or teens. Unlike Spiderman and the original Xmen; Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and GL have always appeared to be in their mid 30s. Not counting Super Boy of course.
WOW!
I really cant believe this
It really IS that hard to believe theyre making this movie
As of right now, im not believing anything i hear (including this) until its 100% official
everytime i hear or see the name Chris Pine i keep think its the guy that played oz in the American Pie movies. i think he a ok guy for a movie not many may see cause Green Lantern is not as big as batman or superman in the dc world.
I saw smokin aces and I do not remember him in that. I don’t know if he would be good as GL Hal Jordan-maybe kyle ryner? or Guy Gardner? well either way, as long as they take their time and don’t rush things this will be a kick ass movie.
wow now I am going to have to see the new star trek film..GL is my favorite DC hero.