Lanterns (DCU)
Although unexpected , the determination to regurgitate an olderDCUHal Jordan is an prompt choice not only forLanternsbut also for James Gunn ’s DC Universe as a whole . James Gunn ’s upcomingSupermanmovieis introducing the DCU ’s first on - screen Green Lantern , Nathan Fillion ’s Guy Gardner . Shortly afterSuperman , the DCU’s"Gods and Monsters"chapter will follow two other Green Lanterns in their own show , the upcomingLanternsthriller series . In it , Hal Jordan and John Stewart will team up up to inquire a mystery on Earth . Lanterns ' full synopsis is yet to be discover , but Hal Jordan ’s casting might be revealed before long .
The hunt for the DCU ’s Hal Jordan has reportedly begun in former September 2024.Josh Brolin seems to be the top contender for Hal Jordan , with Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor reportedly in the running as well . These are unexpected candidates , as all three role player are over 50 days one-time , while the DCU ’s Superman is in his former 30s andThe Brave and the Bold ’s Batman is expected to be in the 30 - 40 geezerhood range . All main appendage of the Justice League , including the Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart , lean to be the same age in the comics .
An Older Hal Jordan Makes It Possible For The DCU To Explore More Green Lantern Stories
The DCU Could Dive Deeper Into Green Lantern Lore With A More Experienced Hal Jordan
Although casting an elderly Hal Jordan could mean that the fibre will retire shortly after his introduction , this choice could actually aid Hal Jordan ’s DCU story . The poorly - receivedGreen Lanternmovie star Ryan Reynolds concentrate around Hal Jordan ’s origin , making its DCU tantamount rather redundant . Instead of a new pedigree story , the DCU could search Hal Jordan ’s many other comic account book dangerous undertaking , from his early encounters with Sinestro to his mission alongside other human Green Lanterns to Hal Jordan ’s most iconic storylines . Hal Jordan has more than 65 year ' worth of comic Word of God stories , so there ’s no need to repeat his source story in hot - action .
Already establish Green Lanterns provide the pure chance for the DCU to research a lived - in universe with plenty of cosmic stories to recount
Besides , an older Hal Jordan also entails a more talkative sphere 2814 . If Hal is already in his L and Guy Gardner is already teaming up with other metahumans by the prison term Superman becomes a famous superhero , then human Green Lanterns such as Kyle Rayner , Jessica Cruz , Simon Baz , and Sojourner Mullein probably live and influence for the Green Lantern Corps . Already established Green Lanterns provide the perfect chance for the DCU to research a lived - in universe of discourse with plenitude of cosmic stories to say across several movie and idiot box title , whereas starting from scrape could limit the DCU ’s Green Lantern Corps .
The DCU’s Young Superman Doesn’t Require Other Characters To Be As Young
Superman’s DCU Journey Doesn’t Have To Start At The Same Point As Other DC Characters
David Corenswet ’s Superman will begin his DCU journeying as a young hero in a earth where many superheroes already live . Superman ’s unseasoned old age suggests that other DC Hero such as Batman , Wonder Woman , the Flash , Aquaman , and the Green Lanterns are also at a similar point in their superhero careers . After all , Superman is supposed to be the role model for all DC fighter , and he usually pioneer the geezerhood of superheroes in the DC universe . However , the DCU wo n’t kick off the same direction the DCEU and the MCU started their respective overarching stories .
raw casting announcements for Superman : Legacy have revealed that Guy Gardner will be the first Green Lantern of the DCU ( and not Hal Jordan ) .
DC’s Best Green Lantern Stories Feature An Experienced Hal Jordan
Hal Jordan Has Starred In Several DC Comics Storylines That Require Him To Be An Experienced Superhero
Hal Jordan ’s stemma story has been state and retold a few times in the rootage fabric , include his original 1959 appearance , 2008’sGreen Lantern : Secret Origin , and the modernized Earth One cartoon strip . ButHal Jordan ’s superhero line of descent is n’t the only interesting part of his comic book of account history . For instance , Hal Jordan famously turned into the supervillain Parallax in 1994’sEmerald Twilight , where he fought Guy Gardner and the Justice League . Hal then sacrifice himself to discontinue a Sun - Eater from consuming the Earth ’s sun in 1996’sThe Final Night , and then the Spectre resurrected him and chose him as its legion in 1999’sDay of Judgment .
After Hal Jordan fully came back to life and became a Green Lantern again in 2004’sGreen Lantern : Rebirth , Hal participated in other important cosmic battles . For instance , Hal and the other human Green Lanterns waged war with the yellowish lantern in 2008’sSinestro Corps War , which set up the titular prophecy ofBlackest Night , one of the most brutish DC crossover events starring the Lanterns . Given that Hal Jordan and John Stewart will inquire a closed book in the DCU’sLanterns , it ’s possible that the DCU will adaptBlackest Night , with all human Green Lanterns star in the live - action case .
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