Who Should Play The Next Green Lantern?
- 1Underworld: Awakening, The Inbetweeners Movie, Divergent
This relative newcomer to the acting scene made waves with his breakout role in Divergent, so he already has the young-adult market sold. He has the look and has shown plenty of talent and physicality as an actor very quickly.
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- 2Batman: Under the Red Hood, My Bloody Valentine 3D, Ten Inch Hero
The TV actor everybody wants to play a superhero on film is probably most adept at playing Hal Jordan. His look, attitude, and type lend itself perfectly to the brash, yet noble, fighter pilot.
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- 3Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
One of the final four in contention for the role that eventually went to Ryan Reynolds, which may be a blessing in disguise for him. He has the look, attitude, and talent for Hal.
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- 4X-Men, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men 2
This guy was born to play a superhero and then was cast as the leader of the X-Men. However, that role was incredibly underwritten and required half his face to be covered for the duration. We think he deserves another go, this time as Green Lantern.
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- 5The Social Network, The Lone Ranger, Mirror Mirror
He's 6'4, 200ish lbs of muscle, he was almost Batman, and his name is Armie Hammer. Then there's that impossibly imposing voice to yell out the Green Lantern oath.
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- 6X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Ted, Green Lantern
Poor writing, mismatched direction, and origin syndrome bogged down Reynolds' chance to be all that he could be. Let's give the guy another chance.
- 7Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Transformers: Dark of the Moon
This guy needs a franchise already — he steals the show in almost everything he's in and hasn't shown up in a big summer blockbuster since the first Transformers. He'd make a great addition to the DC lineup.
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- 8Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hangover, Wedding CrashersAnother of the final four up for the role the last go around, the only franchise Bradley Cooper is attached to superhero wise is as the voice of a talking squirrel. He'd make an even better Hal Jordan.
- 9American Pie Presents: Beta House, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Struck by Lightning
He's already played a superhero on the small screen a number of times (first on "The Tomorrow People" and soon to be on "The Flash"). It's about time he gets some big screen heroics, so he might make a better Kyle Rayner, but he'll also make a great Hal Jordan.
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- 10Donnie Darko, Brokeback Mountain, ZodiacAnother actor that just needs to be a superhero already (and help us forget about the Prince of Persia) is Jake Gyllenhaal. He looks the part, some of his earlier work shows a wonderful, light, fun, and noble side, while his most recent roles show a great darkness and ability to play Parallax wonderfully.
- 11Saving Private Ryan, Monsters University, SerenityAs far as looking the part goes, no one looks as much like Hal Jordan as Nathan Fillion does; in fact, no one looks as much like any specific superhero as Nathan Fillion looks like Hal Jordan. Throw in his innate charm and rabid fan base and cast away.More Nathan Fillion
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- 12Underworld, Underworld: Evolution, Underworld: Awakening
Superhero good looks, charm, talent as an actor, physical fitness — and he somehow still has not been attached to any comic franchise.
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- 13Hairspray, The Lorax, High School Musical
Probably the most controversial choice on this list. He has the look, the physique, the charm, and a following of people that might not otherwise see a movie about a guy with a magic space ring.
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- 14Scream 2, Rango, Live Free or Die HardYoung, attractive, funny but intense, a great Hal Jordan and future Parallax.More Timothy Olyphant
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- 15X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Lone Survivor, Battleship
We know this is a controversial choice. He's had a number of box office bombs, but in fairness (ironically, much like Reynolds himself), all of the films looked great on paper and marketing, and a number of other factors outside Kitsch's control caused their failures. It's time they get it right, the guy is ready to play a superhero and do it right.
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- 16Black Hawk Down, Oblivion, Mama
The Game of Thrones star hasn't done much in the way of movies since his starring role in Mama. He has the looks of a DC hero, the charm, and the talent.
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- 17Remember the Titans, The Notebook, Drive
Yeah, that's right. Ryan. Gosling. He's never signed on to a superhero franchise. Young hotshot pilot becomes noble hero and then merciless villain. The perfect character to jump on to show a lot of range and still (presumably) get a huge pay check.
- 18Superbad, 21 Jump Street, Warm BodiesDon't think about his brother. Dave Franco has had a truly incredible career in a short amount of time. He's funny, good at drama, and has the right look. Plus, he's young (without lacking experience), which is great for a long-term franchise plan.More Dave Franco
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- 19Speed Racer, Prom Night, Music and Lyrics
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. Scott Porter is constantly mentioned on superhero top-five lists for casting, but he's never cast. He'd make for a solid Hal Jordan/ Green Lantern.
- 20Cloverfield, The Help, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Another actor who's been close to playing a comic character a number of times and totally looks like one is Mike Vogel. He has the resume, the fan base, and the charisma to pull it off.
- 21Top Gun, Jerry Maguire, Rain Man
If they go the route of having an older Hal Jordan already established in order to introduce either Kyle Rayner and/or John Stewart, then there is no one better than Tom Cruise.
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- 22August Rush, The Holiday, The Back-up Plan
The star of Hawaii Five-0 has proven he can handle a show that is silly with grace and ease, which means he should be able to bring gravitas and believability to a potentially silly character.
- 23Thor: The Dark World, Tangled, Big Momma's House 2
Noted comic geek and lover of all things nerd. Zach Levi has been close to many hero parts (even playing a supporting one in Thor: The Dark World) but we think it's time to give him his own title. He's got a loyal fan base, the charm, and look for Hal Jordan.
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- 24H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds, Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2, Taking Lives
Forget Dragonball Z and War of the Worlds, watch Shameless. This guy is impossibly likable, charismatic, plus, he looks like a comic book character.
- 25Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, LincolnNow part of the superhero-verse as Ronan the Accuser (but completely unrecognizable), this guy needs his own franchise, and with his look and comedic sensibilities, he'd make for a great Hal.More Lee Pace
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- 2621 Jump Street, This Is the End, She's the ManHe's a comic fan with an action movie background, and recently, he's shown he's great at drama (Magic Mike) and comedy (21 Jump Street).More Channing Tatum
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- 27The Social Network, Shrek the Third, Alpha Dog
The most surprising of the final-four in contention for the role that went to Ryan Reynolds was Justin Timberlake. He's shown he can act (even for the likes of Fincher), he can bring his fans to the seats, and he has a great look for a superhero.
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Michael Rosenbaum
Urban Legend, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, Sweet NovemberThe voice of a few comic characters and an ex-Lex Luthor, this guy's comedic talent is off the charts, and he's no slouch with drama either. He deserves a leading man role, finally, and Hal Jordan would make a great fit.
- 29Cloverfield, New Port South, The Congress
This guy is great, and surprisingly underutilized. Check out The Black Donnelly's for proof. He can and should be carrying a superhero franchise.
- 30Iron Man 2, American Psycho, Tropic Thunder
An underrated actor who led the first season of HBO's The Leftovers, he needs more mainstream attention. Brash, charming, handsome, and fit, a superhero this guy is.
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