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Greg Berlanti's track record has me worried…Eli Stone, Brothers and Sisters, Dawsons Creek, Kat Plus One…Sure all good shows for their respective demographics I'm sure, but what can he do for the ruthless comic book fanboys?

I've been looking forward to Green Lantern for a long time and I really hope they don't ruin it even though they have a solid script. At least we don't have to care either way about the ethnicity of their casting choice like in some cases where people apparently went ape shit (http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/09/08/rumor-will-smith-cast-as-captain-america/), see what you'll have to deal with Mr. Berlanti? I bet Dawson's Creeks fans aren't looking so dedicated anymore…

peloquin on Sep 26, 2008

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I don't know if this'll be a great movie, but BRING ON THE DC!!! Marvel is just owning left and right. It's high time DC put out a few more characters, GL included. Anybody else want it to be about John Stewart (Stuart?)?

vegeta on Sep 26, 2008

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I think Geoff Johns's recent "Secret Origins" arc in the comics lays the groundwork for a sound origin story - especially as it concerns Hal's selfishness and his mourning. Also his hotshot temperment.

But what I'd REALLY like to see is an exploration of the GL Corps - make it like a buddy cop movie and really go hog wild with the alien creature work.

If del Toro could do it with the Troll Marketplace in Hellboy II, there's no reason a competent director couldn't do the same thing on Oa.

Tom Brazelton on Sep 26, 2008

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This movie is going to be truly amazing. I've been waiting for a Green Lantern movie for a long time and with what CGI is able to do now, this movie will surely be one of epic proportions.

@1 I care. I think Hal Jordan SHOULD be white.

Blue Buttons on Sep 26, 2008

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hows Nathan Fillion Of Serenity for Hal Jordan :

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x80/hotmandiet/ada16e03.jpg

http://www.whedonsworld.com/pix/firefly/char/main/mal/mal08.jpg

nelson on Sep 26, 2008

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IRON MAN 2 will destroy green lantern. Oh and THOR will blast this green dude into space.

Jojo on Sep 26, 2008

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It would be the best if Will Smith play the role of Green Lantern instead of Captain American.. A black guy in a white costum??? Quite weird the colour combination is…..

steven on Sep 26, 2008

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Who's playing the Green Lantern?

Daniel on Sep 27, 2008

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#6 is an idiot…

did green lantern ever disturb any of you iron man's shit…

if they want to bring it to the movie, so whats wrong with that and particularly with u?!!!

just give green lantern's fans a fair chance to watch their favorite character on the silver screen…

stay focus to the topic…if you tend to discuss your shit character…just go some where else…

DC do respect Marvel, and vise versa…just put away your mindless fanatical ideology from here…

we dont need you and your stupid ideology here…we just need someone who support comic book's movie whether its from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse etc…

comic book's movie rules!!!

safichan on Sep 27, 2008

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The higher ups at DC and Marvel have always been close friends and they even used to lunch together every week, thats how the Fantastic Four started, the head at DC told the head at Marvel about the Justice League and he ran back and told Stan Lee to come up with a super hero team, so he made the Fantastic Four.

Kail on Sep 27, 2008

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i think Josh Holloway (from Lost) should play Hal Jordan.

DDOT3 on Sep 27, 2008

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I wouldn't be surprised is this movie bombs big time.

Besides Batman and Superman, DC superheroes just aren't as interesting as Marvel superheroes.

Drew on Sep 27, 2008

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Green Lantern has a LOT of potential for entertaining stories. I am surprised they took this long to try and bring it to film. But I am unfortunately very cautious about how this turns out.

james on Sep 27, 2008

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Wow, I have to tell you dude that makes perfect sense to me.

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JUstin White on Sep 27, 2008

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Jon Hamm is Hal Jordan.

Dignan on Sep 27, 2008

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Zen Gesner would be great. He is older than they said they are looking for but he is about the same age as Christian Bale. Shouldn't Bruce and Hal be from the same generation?

Nick Fish on Sep 27, 2008

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He is too much of a pretty boy.

Scott on Sep 27, 2008

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Hal had that good looking, arrogant asshole thing down long before Tony Stark. He is supposed to be good looking.

Nick on Sep 27, 2008

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GL is the only superhero or comic I ever gave a crap about…now the film is close to a reality…I like the Idea of Fresh Prince as GL…as John Stewart, but find a way to incorporate Kyle Rayner (Eric Bana) and Hal Jordan (Clooney perhaps?)

Agreed on hella CGI Corp members from other planets, go apeshit with the combinations of partly see-through aliens to mere vapors of alien life are members of the corp, have em' push their boundaries on the effects and variety of alien GL corp life.

I like, and have always liked, Jason Lee as Kyle Rayner in NYC at first, then Clooney as Hal, Will Smith as Stewart, even Seth Rogen as the annoying Guy Gardner (Rogen seems lined up for a few superhero roles lately,) make it an ensemble piece with all the GL's ever…

We shall see, either way I can't wait.


Paul

paul cote on Sep 27, 2008

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Earlier reports said Jack Black would be Hal Jordan.

I sure hope that isn't right.

I'm so sick of Seth Rogen.

Rich on Sep 27, 2008

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Ugh, another movie based on a comic. Is anyone else getting tired of these?

Free Xbox 360 on Sep 28, 2008

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I agree with you, would love to see Jack Black as Hal…or Rayner even…maybe Guy Gardner, still would like to see all the GL's (including Alan Scott)

paul cote on Sep 28, 2008

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Berlanti directing?!?! Look… I love what he did with the script. It sounds as if he and his team of writers have written a great introduction to the GL mythos to the public… but please don't let this inexperienced dude with an average resume direct a superhero epic such as this. Aim for the top and think big in my opinion.

COME ON WB!!!

Heath on Sep 28, 2008

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I love Jack Black but if he is ever associated with a GL movie it should be to voice a CG G'nort.

And to all the people saying John Stewart while he is a fine character there is no better GL to start the movie franchise with than Hal Jordan. John Stewart and Guy Gardner should both be introduced in later movies but the main focus of the movies should be Hal Jordan.

Just my opinion (GL fan since I was about 6 own issues all the way back to the '60s and I was born in the '80s)

Alan on Sep 28, 2008

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I'd only pay to see that, if Robert Downey Jr. is allowed to improve the script the way he did with Iron Man.
As for the GL actor, people such as Thomas Jane, Tahmoh Penikett, or… I dunno… David Wenham?
I might even suggest David Cross but he's never been a bastard in any of his roles, so that wouldn't work for the character of Hal Jordan.

BUT! If I see Shia LaBeouf anywhere in that movie, I'm going to burn my entire GL collection. ALL OF IT!

GL-Fan on Sep 28, 2008

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Mark Millar's "War Heroes" Sucks. Way to waste your money.

m the mordant on Sep 28, 2008

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I'm a huge GL fan, so I'm as excited about this as your friend, but I just can't see the good scripts surviving the whole process without studio interference; Especially now after the success of the Dark Knight. So hopefully IF the movie gets to production, and IF the "fans will love the shit out of it" (really? This passes for a review?) script makes it, it'll be exciting to see.

Fingers crossed.

Brandon Mendelson on Sep 28, 2008

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Paul…..My God Man….. anything to do with that Hack Rogen and GL is just pure BULLSHIT! ( almost as much as the sacred Green Hornet).

Tim "Cloverfield" on Sep 28, 2008

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The jack black as green lantern rumor was for for an old green lantern movie that was going to be more comical then serious.Hal is the same age as Bruce and Clark so Clooney playing Hal Jordan doesn't really work to me any way and Kyle is younger then all 3 men so Eric Banna doesn't work. I like Will Smith for Cap rather then John Stewart I just don't think he fits the mold of who Stewart is to me the big guy from that lawyer show Shark now that's John Stewart. And Hal has to go to OA to train so still a chance they can go apeshit with all the ailen races he encounters. It be awesome to see all the GL there especially Alan Scott I wonder how they'd do it. Hopefully Hal wears his from the current book and not the one that was in those drawings posted on this sight reminded me to much of Kyle when he was Ion.

Samuel on Sep 28, 2008

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It needs to be the black green lantern (john stewart?) cause he was the most awesome. Plus he actual made it into the justice league animated show. If anyone it should be him

Nate on Sep 29, 2008

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Nate: The problem with the John Stewart in the JLU cartoon is that he's a MORON! If they pattern him after the comics (he's also an architect), it really would make for a glorious CGI blitz for the ages. The constructs he makes with his ring would be absolutely amazing. And yes, I'm perfectly aware that my geek is showing.

It makes sense that they'd start with Hal, because he's the first human GL of the Corps and it would allow the story to expand as far as they want. Once you get his groundwork laid, it would be a breeze to bring in John, Guy and Kyle.

SG Dave on Sep 29, 2008

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I think Geoff John's recent "Secret Origins" arc in the comics lays the groundwork for a sound origin story - especially as it concerns Hal's selfishness and his mourning. Also his hotshot temperament.

web design on Sep 29, 2008

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It's a pretty nerve racking time to be a GL fan. This film will either be really great or really horrible. I'm trying not to think about it too much right now.

Also Paul's (#19) post is one of the worst casting posts I've read in a long time.

Josh on Sep 29, 2008

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I've been waiting for a GL movie for a few years and now that they have a script and an estimate on shooting dates, I'm psyched! I was looking over some of my own casting possibilities, and I think Jensen Ackles could be a good Hal Jordan. He's got the look, I think.

But whoever they pick, he'd better at least LOOK like he could be Hal.

I know the last thing we want to do is turn GL into Shallow Hal Jordan, but maybe Jack Black COULD appear as an alien or maybe one of Hal's crazy friends or something.

Mach5

Mach5 on Sep 29, 2008

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Will as Capt is over! Will said it himself that it want happen. Why folks still bringing up this and the star themselves are telling you it's just rumours!! GL should be Hal Jordan and american…meaning white! Did i say that?! Russian/China/Chevez POWER! Nuclear War is ahead bitches!!

Pingpong on Sep 29, 2008

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I thought that "Eli Stone" was/is a great series. It is subtly written in a comic book style where an reluctant lawyer who obtains the power to see the future through visions. He also acquires a (female) sidekick who basically recruits him it to using his abilities for good. There is continuity throughout the series an very touching moments in each episode. I wouldn't be worried about Berlanti, Gugenheim and Green since they are comic book fans and good writers.

dnno1 on Sep 30, 2008

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So I'm not too familiar with Green Lantern… But a close friend of mine read the script (and will be writing about that soon) and had some rather negative things to say about it. However, from a fan's standpoint, it's apparently exactly the type of movie they'd love. I'm curious whether this will play to larger audiences or whether the GL movie will only really play well for GL fans and that's it?

Alex Billington on Oct 2, 2008

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People are unfamiliar with this story so the movie has to offer an origin. That means it has to be Hal Jordan. The entire franhise is built around him. And as to race. Batman could be black. Spiderman could be black. Almost any hero could be black without chamging the story line. But because Green Lantern is a corp and not just an individual, it becomes way to convoluted to have a black Hal Jordan. John Stewart is the black GL. Intro John Stewart in this movie, but give us Hal Jordan that looks like the Hal Jordan we know.

How about this crazy idea? Spin a TV show out of the movie with John Stewart in the lead and keep Hal for the big screen.

Tom on Oct 3, 2008

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Hal Jordan all the way.

Nick on Oct 3, 2008

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I love the idea of a TV series running at the same time as the movie franchise. That is what ultimately happened with Star Trek. And having John Stewart anchor the cast is perfect. But the movie has got to be Hal Jordan. Josh Holloway or Zen Gessner are good choices. I alsot want to se Allan Scott.

Scott on Oct 3, 2008

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Hal Jordan is the only way to go. Have you seen what his JLU figure went for on EBAY. Over $2000. Yes that is three zeros.

Nick on Oct 3, 2008

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i think it will do goo, plenty of die-hard DC fans out there

theori on Oct 4, 2008

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i love g.l. even named my child hal jordan.no collectibles could much that!..just hope this movie would turn out right..sure,will watch it anyway…it' be great to see leo dicaprio plays hal…

toper on Oct 9, 2008

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Screw Hal Jordan. Bring in John Stewart and explore the GL corp.
I'll like to see this movie (Jordan or Stewart) but I still think Iron Man 2 will destroy it.

Cyfer1 on Oct 9, 2008

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I guess this just shows how old I am, but I like Kyle Rayner… To me, Kyle Rayner is the Green Lantern and Wally Wood is the Flash. Yeah… I like 90s comics… :/

MarJtyn on Oct 9, 2008

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That SOB Wesley Snipes was WRONG! Next time I'm betting on RED!

tmalenko on Nov 7, 2008

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I'm thinking Scott Porter from Friday Night Lights is an excellent choice for Hal Jordan.

CaptainNifty on Nov 8, 2008

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whoever is picked for hal, i can only hope that he is a relatively new face, and not some hollywood star who can only play himself in every role he gets. i've been a huge gl fan for many many years, and seeing someone like clooney in it… i'd probably just skip it. on the other hand michael rispoli as a possible guy garder? oooh yeesss. that's the only choice. give him a bad bowl hairdo and it's on.

the biggest thing i worry about is cg in the movie. of course there will be lots. but many potentially good movies have been ruined by too much cg. eg hulk- both of them. hollywood needs to learn a huge lesson from toho's last few godzilla movies… the rubber suit works. del toro… the rubber suit works. henson… works. i don't want to see cg gaurdians. i don't want to see a cg kilowog or tomar re. if i want to watch cartoons i'll watch the latest star wars trilogy.

as far as a wb director… i wish him luck, he has a lot to prove. i would hate to see this be another 3 hour long unspoken love drama like the last superman movie. it would work for a rayner only film, but not hal. he's not that deep. real black and white kind of guy.

one final note… pieface?????

matango on Nov 15, 2008

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Who should play Green Latern? Ben Browder of Farscape / SG1 fame. Great actor, lots of sex appeal. Laides love him. A man's man!

green latern fan on Nov 15, 2008

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Green Lantern - how about doing something original and casting wesley snipes as the green lantern.

ea on Nov 21, 2008