Josh Brolin has formally declined the chance to star as Hal Jordan in HBO’s extremely anticipated Lanterns collection, primarily based on the enduring Inexperienced Lantern superhero, in keeping with The Hollywood Reporter. The actor, identified for his roles as Thanos in Avengers: Infinity Battle and Cable in Deadpool 2, was reportedly supplied the position in late August however made the choice to cross by this previous weekend, sources affirm.
Lanterns, an eight-episode collection underneath the DC Studios banner, is being spearheaded by Ozark showrunner Chris Mundy and co-written by Watchmen creator Damon Lindelof and comics creator Tom King. The collection is about to start filming in January 2025 in Atlanta and goals to carry a gritty, True Detective vibe because it follows Hal Jordan mentoring a youthful Inexperienced Lantern, John Stewart, in a homicide investigation with far-reaching penalties.
Brolin’s involvement was closely speculated on-line, with followers buzzing at the opportunity of him getting into the position beforehand performed by Ryan Reynolds within the 2011 Inexperienced Lantern film. Nonetheless, Brolin’s resolution leaves the door open for different contenders. Whereas rumors about potential replacements swirl, Matthew McConaughey is reportedly not amongst these being thought of.
The present is now specializing in casting an A-list actor for Hal Jordan alongside a youthful actor for John Stewart, one in all DC Comics’ first Black superheroes.
Revealed – September 11, 2024 02:45 pm IST