Josh Brolin suits up as Hal Jordan for theLanternsTV show in newDC Universeart. One of the big projects coming up in theDC Universe’s Chapter 1, titled Gods and Monsters, is the Green Lantern live-action series,Lanterns. Set to premiere as an HBO Original,Lanternswill focus on the iconic Green Lantern characters Hal Jordan and John Stewart, and the casting search is reportedly underway. Earlier this week, Brolin was reported to have been offered the role of Hal Jordan onLanterns, which has yet to be confirmed or denied by James Gunn or DC Studios.
In the meantime, popular artistArifinityshared new artwork of what Brolin could potentially look like as the legendary DC hero.
While Brolin is said to have been offered the role, it’s still possible that he will pass on theLanternsgig. If that ends up being the case, Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor are reportedly next in line for the Hal character. This report has also not been confirmed or denied by DC Studios at the time of this story’s publication.
Could Josh Brolin Actually Work As Hal Jordan In The Lanterns TV Show?
So far, there have been mixed responses to the reports aboutBrolin’sLanternscast offer, with many questioning why the series is looking to portray Hal as an older superhero. According to HBO’sLanternssynopsis,“The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.“If this is supposed to be a version of Hal who has been a Green Lantern for a very long time, Brolin could actually work for this concept onLanterns.
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With John seemingly being younger than Hal, this could set up a mentor/student dynamic as the latter aids the former on his new path as an Emerald Knight throughouttheLanternsTV show. It also sets up the idea of legacy in the new DC Universe, with the Green Lantern mythology being one of the biggest ones in DC to focus on numerous characters carrying the iconic title. It would be a very distinct way to haveLanternsset itself apart from 2011’sGreen Lanternwith Ryan Reynolds' Hal.
While best known for his Marvel roles, Brolin did star as the titular lead in the DC live-action movieJonah Hexin 2010.
Time will tell what will happen with Brolin, as there could be a scenario where HBO doesn’t go with him and instead goes with eitherMcConaughey or McGregor as Hal onLanterns. In the end, there could even be other actors being eyed for Hal that the public has yet to learn about. For now, the world will have to wait and see who will actually star in HBO’sLanternsseries.
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Lanterns: John Stewart and Hal Jordan, intergalactic law enforcers, unite in this series to investigate a murder mystery set in the American heartland, intertwining their efforts in the defense of Earth.
