Casting 30 of our favorite Marvel and DC Comics superheroes and villains
By Mark Lynch
12. Green Lantern
Not every comic book movie is going to be a hit. Even if the actor is good. The 2011 Green Lantern is a perfect example of this.
Ryan Reynolds is one of the better actors in Hollywood. His performance as Deadpool is one of three perfect comic book castings. Unfortunately, he wasn’t a good representation of Hal Jordan. He even acknowledged this in the end of Deadpool 2.
The Green Lanterns have more than a few characters to choose from that could star in a movie. Other than Hal, there’s Kilowog, Guy Gardner, Sinestro (before his downfall), Kyle Rayner, and more. When there’s a new Green Lantern movie, the star should John Stewart.
Our Dream Casting: Idris Elba
In the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited cartoons, John Stewart was the first Green Lantern to join the Justice League. Why not replicate this in the movies?
Idris Elba has shown that he has a vast amount of range as an actor. Playing the former U.S. Military man and Green Lantern would be a breeze for him. It would be easy to see him show the confidence and willpower needed to use a lantern ring. Idris Elba also brings in people who may not know the Green Lanterns, but love him as an actor.