Chris Pine, Timothy Olyphant Reportedly in the Race to Play the Same DC Hero
- Along with signature DC heroes including Superman, DC seem to be on the lookout for their next Green Lantern for a series titled Lanterns.
- Actors including Chris Pine and Timothy Olyphant are reportedly in the running to take the character forward.
- On the other hand, actors including Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor are also being considered for the role.
DC Studios is reportedly keen on expanding its array of superheroes to include more powerful beings apart from the Justice League. After Zack Snyder, James Gunn has taken the lead in bringing a fresh perspective to the studio and its subsequent projects. Interestingly, two actors Chris Pine and Timothy Olyphant are contending for one iconic role in the DC universe.
With Superman and Supergirl already in the works, it was high time for Gunn to take other major decisions and choose the actors for more heroes that could bring the comic book characters to life. Gunn seems to be eyeing for more unheard-of and unseen stories to target rather than going with the overhyped tropes. Fans expect the DC boss to bring more pertinent stories to the big screens.
DC is looking for their next Green Lantern
It seems like HBO and Warner Bros are keen on expanding the DC Universe with more heroes so that the culminating stories can have a larger impact on the fandom. Along with signature DC heroes including Superman, they seem to be on the lookout for their next Green Lantern for a series titled Lanterns.
After Ryan Reynolds’ Green Lantern movies failed at the box office, DC Studios hasn’t revived the superhero with another actor or storyline yet. Now, it seems like the tides are changing and two actors including Chris Pine and Timothy Olyphant are reportedly in the running to take the character forward.
Both actors are incredibly talented in their own right, having been a part of various franchises as well as television shows. With more experience, they also bring a unique perspective to the table that can take Green Lantern’s story to the future in a more interesting manner.
More actors in the running for Green Lantern
The show is reportedly going to feature the hero at a later stage in life. This is why DC is targeting actors who are around 40 years of age. It was reported earlier that Thanos fame Josh Brolin has also been offered the role of Green Lantern aka Hal Jordan. Though no official statement has been made so far, fans believe the actor might pass on the role since his image is closely linked to Marvel.
On the other hand, actors including Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor are also being considered for the role. Both actors are exceptional in their skills and bring an already established fanbase to the studios. Fans are still waiting to see which actor gets chosen to take Green Lantern’s legacy forward.
