Apparently it’s official.
Ryan Reynolds is Wally West Hal Jordan.
Huh. Well, Reynolds wasn’t anywhere on my personal radar for Jordan, particularly when fellow JLA’er, The Flash, should have a franchise rearing to begin anytime now.
And as /Film is quick to point out, what does this mean for Marvel’s Deadpool spin-off set up at rival studio Fox?
The Green Lantern, directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale), is slated to hit theaters June 17, 2011.
July 11, 2009 at 3:01 am |
Although I’ve never read a Green Lantern comic and my only knowledge of the character comes from Justice League on Cartoon Network, I have faith in the guy.
I think he’s a decent actor who just hasn’t been given a good enough chance to prove himself yet. If he plays this role well, it could lead to a bevy of better non-generic comedies in which he doesn’t play the same character.
Blade 3 wasn’t his fault.
P.S. I haven’t seen Wolverine.
P.S.S. this is better for his career than a 2nd tier Marvel character movie. With the rights being owned by Fox, i’m sure they’d screw that film up.
July 11, 2009 at 3:11 am |
Oh, Deadpool almost certainly would/will turn to crap. And I’m a fan of Reynolds. But I just don’t understand why WB/DC drops him in this when he was practically born to play Wally West. Regardless, I’ll be rooting for him.
July 11, 2009 at 3:13 am |
P.S. Don’t see Wolverine. Ever. Never ever never.
July 11, 2009 at 3:17 am |
No Wolverine!? Walt Flanigan ranks it higher than X-Men 1; however, I only trust the opinion of Scott Mosier. (SModcast #84 I believe).
July 11, 2009 at 3:30 am |
Haha. Forgot. Well, Walt’s damn crazy.
Though, Storm’s Toad + lightning line very well may be the worst part of the entire series. Maybe.