Ryan Reynolds has 'little interest' in playing Green Lantern in 'Justice League'
Actor says a 'great script and a good director' could change his mind
Ryan Reynolds in 'Green Lantern'
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The Justice League has taken another deadly blow -- from one of its own members.
Ryan Reynolds, the star of the much-maligned "Green Lantern," isn't very eager to reprise his role as the DC Comics superhero in the proposed "Justice League" film, although he might change his mind under certain circumstances.
"If you're going to do comic book movies in that vein, you really have to get them right," Reynolds told Empire. "I believe that Joss Whedon is the guy that just nails it and Christopher Nolan obviously nails it. So if they were gonna do it like that, it would be an interesting thing to do."
His interview gets even more candid from there, with Reynolds saying, "It's just that... working on 'Green Lantern,' I saw how difficult it is to make that concept palatable, and how confused it all can be when you don't really know exactly where you're going with it or you don't really know how to access that world properly - that world comic book fans have been accessing for decades and falling in love with."
"So at this point I have very little interest in joining that kind of world," he concluded. "But, you know, a great script and a good director can always turn that around."
Since being announced last year in the wake of the huge box office success of Marvel and Whedon's "The Avengers," Warner Bros.' "Justice League" has had a seemingly difficult time coming together. Recent buzz indicates a screenwriter shake-up, and that the film's green light may depend on "Man of Steel's" box office.
From what we know, the core JL team will be composed of Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Superman (who will likely be played by "Man of Steel's" Henry Cavill), and Batman, with rumors flying that the "Dark Knight" team of Christian Bale and Nolan may be involved after all.
Meanwhile, Reynolds will soon be heard in the animated films "The Croods" and "Turbo." His next live-action film is this summer's "R.I.P.D."
If Ryan Reynolds bows out, who would you like to see play Green Lantern in "Justice League"?
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Since being announced last year in the wake of the huge box office success of Marvel and Whedon's "The Avengers," Warner Bros.' "Justice League" has had a seemingly difficult time coming together. Recent buzz indicates a screenwriter shake-up, and that the film's green light may depend on "Man of Steel's" box office.
From what we know, the core JL team will be composed of Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Superman (who will likely be played by "Man of Steel's" Henry Cavill), and Batman, with rumors flying that the "Dark Knight" team of Christian Bale and Nolan may be involved after all.
Meanwhile, Reynolds will soon be heard in the animated films "The Croods" and "Turbo." His next live-action film is this summer's "R.I.P.D."
If Ryan Reynolds bows out, who would you like to see play Green Lantern in "Justice League"?
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March 22, 2013 at 4:47PM EST Reply to CommentI don't see Ryan Reynolds playing third fiddle to Henry Cavill. The only way he agrees to this movie is if it's "Green Lantern and the Justice League".
March 22, 2013 at 7:24PM ESTSimon
March 22, 2013 at 7:29PM EST Reply to CommentNo surprises here - he had little interest playing GL in his own movie!
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Intellectual Ninja
March 22, 2013 at 11:38PM EST Reply to CommentThat funny... because I cannot think of one person who has any interest in Ryan Reynolds playing Green Lantern again, either.
So we're all in agreement.
Much like Rocky V, Ryan Reynolds was never Hal Jordan.
Craig I think Reynolds could have been a good Hal Jordan if he didn't insist on playing himself in every film. He's got a lot of charisma, and I think some degree of talent, but the dude just refuses to stretch himself at all. GL would have been a good role to start, because HJ is the same personality type as Reynolds in a lot of ways; but he couldn't be bothered to make even a small adjustment to his usual schtick. (Granted, the screenwriters, director, and studio are also to blame for clearly tailoring the film to his persona).
March 23, 2013 at 12:53PM ESTIt's sort of sad to see Reynolds indirectly talking down Martin Campbell. I'd be interested to hear a little about what went on behind-the-scenes in that movie, because I think Campbell is a generally great action director (he's done the two best Bond movies of the last twenty years). I wonder if adapting such a mythology-based property wasn't in his toolbox, or if the (notoriously indecisive) DC Film division was micromanaging and changing stuff throughout production. Or some combination of both.
mightyh
March 23, 2013 at 1:44PM EST Reply to CommentI heard they wanted Bradley Cooper for GL but he chose Hangover 2? I think he would be very good.
GL was fair, but could have been a lot better- I think they tried to do too much, ala Batman Forever or Batman and Robin. I liked Sinestro in yellow at end GL. Hate when they change the lead actor so much like in Batman, finally nailing it with Bale.
Bale and Nolan involved in JL would be awesome. They could do opposite of Marvel- do JL then individual movies for Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, etc
Sk3tz0
March 24, 2013 at 3:11AM EST Reply to CommentIs it me or did the "10 'Justice League' members who deserve a shot on the big screen" section forget about Martian Manhunter.. they can always use him instead of the Green Lantern.
Sk3tz0
March 24, 2013 at 3:12AM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...Is it me or did the "10 'Justice League' members who deserve a shot on the big screen" section forget about Martian Manhunter.. they can always use him instead of the Green Lantern.
HarleyQuinn
April 17, 2013 at 10:25PM EST Reply to CommentWhen are they ever gonna do right and give tom welling his due as superman for god sakes smallville lasted ten years he deserves his chance.