Ryan Reynolds’ Superhero Recast With Fellow ‘Deadpool’ Actor: Report

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Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool

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During Super Bowl LVIII, Marvel Studios, along with Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool/Wade Wilson) and his “frenemy” Hugh Jackman (Wolverine/Logan), revealed that the much-anticipated third installment of the Deadpool series, initially titled Deadpool 3, would be reimagined as Deadpool & Wolverine, led by director Shawn Levy.

Wade Wilson/Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) saying "Let's f-ing go" in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
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With the departures of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man/Tony Stark and Chris Evans as Captain America/Steve Rogers, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has entered a new era known as the Multiverse Saga.

L to R: Logan/Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Wade Wilson/Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) getting ready for battle
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Despite concerns over “superhero fatigue” and the exit of Jonathan Majors, who previously portrayed Kang the Conqueror, Marvel Studios is set to redefine the Marvel movie landscape once again with this new Deadpool film, which is currently dominating theaters with over a billion dollars in international box office revenue.

Thanos (Josh Brolin) looking dismayed at the climax of Avengers: Endgame
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But how did we get here? How did Ryan Reynolds achieve his big superhero break? Surprisingly, it wasn’t with the X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) version of Deadpool. Instead, it all started with DC’s Green Lantern (2011).

Goodbye Ryan Reynolds, Hello… Thanos?

Josh Brolin as Cable in Deadpool 2
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Starring Reynolds in the infamous, animated green supersuit, Green Lantern is a film often mocked in the meta-humor of Reynolds’ Deadpool franchise as one of his (self-admitted) “worst decisions ever.”

A prime example is the Deadpool 2 (2018) end credits scene, where Reynolds, playing himself, gets shot in the head by his Marvel Wade Wilson counterpart as he’s about to accept the role of Hal Jordan/Green Lantern.

The new DC Studios under CEO James Gunn (alongside co-CEO Peter Safran) is now set to introduce DC fans and audiences to a brand new Lantern legend Hal Jordan/Green Lantern, set to be played by Thanos actor Josh Brolin who also played Cable in the Deadpool franchise. Nexus Point News shared the following:

We have exclusively learned that Josh Brolin has been offered the role of Green Lantern Hal Jordan in DC Studios’ HBO series, Lanterns. This version of the character is described as a Lantern legend and will be a veteran member of the Corps. White actors in their forties and fifties were being looked at for this role until it was determined that Brolin was the top choice for the role of Hal Jordan.

According to Nexus Point News, DCUleaks originally reported “over a year ago” that the DC Comics icon Hal Jordan would be a veteran Lantern in DC Studio’s new Lanterns series, and John Stewart would be more of a “rookie.”

The news report is careful to add, however, that Brolin has currently received an offer from Warner Bros., and that the final casting for the role is yet to be confirmed:

It is important to note that although Brolin has been offered the role, it is uncertain whether or not he’ll accept it. If he were to turn down the offer, they will move down their short list to the next option.

What is James Gunn’s DC Universe Plan?

Green Lantern Ryan Reynolds
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The superhero studio experienced significant restructuring following the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) merger, leading to the departure of Walter Hamada, the former head of WB’s DC film division, as well as parting ways with director Zack Snyder’s Justice League continuity, or “Snyderverse”, officially called the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

Instead, director James Gunn, widely recognized for the Guardians of the Galaxy series in The Walt Disney Company’s Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as well as the DCEU’s The Suicide Squad (2021) — a different film from the 2016 version starring Jared Leto as the Joker — has taken over Hamada’s former role, sharing the position with co-CEO Peter Safran.

Superman will debut next summer, starring David Corenswet (Hollywood) as Superman/Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane.

Next up on DC’s docket will be Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow starring Milly Alcock in the titular role by director Craig Gillespie, before Gunn brings Batman into the fray with the Bat Family and Robin-centric The Brave and the Bold.

Are you excited for the new Green Lantern series, Lanterns DCU? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

More on Green Lantern and the Lantern Corps

“In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil’s might beware my power — Green Lantern’s light!”

Green Lantern (2011), directed by Martin Campbell, is a superhero film based on the iconic DC comic book character. It stars Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, a test pilot chosen to wield the Green Lantern ring and join the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic force tasked with protecting the universe. With his new powers, Hal can create anything he imagines.

The movie also features Blake Lively as Carol Ferris, Hal’s love interest and fellow pilot; Peter Sarsgaard as Hector Hammond, a scientist-turned-villain; and Mark Strong as Sinestro, a member of the Sinestro Corps. Geoffrey Rush voices Tomar-Re, Hal’s mentor, while Clancy Brown voices the menacing Parallax.

In DC Comics, the Lantern Corps are intergalactic organizations powered by different colors from the emotional spectrum. The Green Lantern Corps, fueled by willpower, serves as the universe’s protectors. Other notable Corps include the Sinestro Corps, powered by fear; the Red Lantern Corps, driven by rage; and the Blue Lantern Corps, embodying hope.

Additionally, there are the Orange Lantern Corps (avarice), Indigo Tribe (compassion), and Star Sapphire Corps (love). The Black Lantern Corps, fueled by death, and the White Lantern Corps, powered by life, complete the spectrum, each adding depth to the DC Universe.

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