Green Lantern Corps is one of those DC projects like The Flash and Cyborg that were initially announced as part of the DC Extended Universe slate, but have since found themselves languishing in development hell in the years following.
Originally slated for release in July 2020 – a date which now looks impossible to meet – the last update came back in June when it was announced that former DC CCO Geoff Johns had boarded the project as screenwriter and producer.
And, while it’s current status is unknown, it seems that DC Films may have been putting the casting feelers out recently as American Gods star Ricky Whittle has revealed to Syfy Wire that he’s “had conversations” about the project.
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“The character Green Lantern needs to be reborn,” said Whittle. “Even Ryan Reynolds came up with that when he killed himself in the Deadpool credits, which was hilarious. I’d love to be a part of that universe, whether it be John Stewart or Simon Baz, maybe. They are both characters I would be honored to play.”
“We know that Green Lantern Corps is coming out,” he continued. “I’ve had conversations, and to be in the conversation is a big honor. That’s all I can really ever ask for. Lots of fans have been campaigning for me. If they can get me Green Lantern, too, we are going to have to do something special. I’m going to have to start doing tours in full costume and go and watch with all the fans. But, yeah, I would love to be a part of that world. Hopefully, they do it justice this time.”
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