Beyond Josh Brolin as Hal Jordan, the hunt and speculations continue….
After a whirlwind of casting rumors for Lanterns, a new report from The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Josh Brolin, the man who gave us Thanos, has officially passed on the role of Hal Jordan, the legendary Green Lantern from the DC Universe. 😔
The Unsolved Josh Brolin as Hal Jordan Casting Puzzle 🧐
With Ryan Reynolds’ last live-action Green Lantern performance still fresh in memory, DC fans were eager to see a fresh face wielding the power ring. Several rumors floated around that Brolin had received offers by the end of August, but sadly, the No Country for Old Men star declined.
Chris Mundy and Damon Lindelof to the Rescue ✍️
But don’t lose hope just yet! Even after this setback, there’s still plenty to look forward to. Ozark’s Chris Mundy is co-writing the show alongside Damon Lindelof, who brought us HBO’s acclaimed Watchmen series. With this duo leading the charge, Lanterns is already shaping up to be a gritty, noir-touched spectacle.
Josh Brolin’s Superhero Legacy 👑
Sure, Josh isn’t a stranger to the superhero world, having played Thanos and Cable in Deadpool 2, but this would have been his first DC superhero role. Many fans (myself included!) were hoping to see Brolin take on an older, more seasoned Hal Jordan, possibly alongside John Stewart, rumored to be the show’s protagonist.
‘Lanterns’ has the Touch of ‘True Detective’
For those of you who haven’t heard, Lanterns is being described as having the gritty crime-solving vibes of True Detective, but set in space. Think Guardians of the Galaxy meets noir, except with HBO Max’s darker, more intense flavor. Sounds exciting, right?
As for other potential candidates, fan-favorite Matthew McConaughey has also been mentioned, but he’s made it clear he’s not interested in the role. Right now, the creators are focusing on finding fresh faces that can bring the perfect mix of intensity and charm to a show about intergalactic investigations. 🚀✨
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