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Hal Jordan will be part of the newDC Universe , and some thespian could help make theGreen Lanternone of the most beloved lineament of the rebooted universe . Hal Jordan ’s only resilient - action role so far came in 2011’sGreen Lantern , which featured Ryan Reynolds as Hal . While the player delivered a serviceable turn as the character reference , Green Lanternwas far from the succeeder it should have been , not making good on the character and the dealership ’s potential drop . Now , theDCU ’s coming picture show and seriescan rectify that mistake .

After not show up at all in the DCEU , Hal Jordan already has a confirmed first appearance in the Modern DCU . The character is one of the two Green Lanterns — alongside John Stewart — who will serve as the master characters ofMax’sLanternsseries . When announcing the project , DC Studios co - CEOJames Gunn said thatLanternswould be very important to the overall story of the DCU . After a controversial movie and no DCEU comportment , Hal Jordan merit the public eye in the DCU , and a few actor can help make that a reality .

James Gunn ’s DCU Lanterns show will introduce two of the most well - known Green Lanterns , but it should also introduce other important DC characters .

A split image of Sinestro from Green Lantern (2011) and the Green Lantern Corps from a DC comic

10Taron Egerton Could Bring Hal Jordan’s Attitude To Life

Known For: The Kingsman Franchise, Black Bird, Rocketman, And More

Hal Jordan has a noble spunk and good intentions , but that does not mean that the Green Lantern does not come with an mental attitude . While nothing on the level of Guy Gardner , another confirmed Green Lantern for the DCU who will debut as part ofSuperman ’s casting of characters , played by Nathan Fillion , Hal Jordan can get quite cocky at time . With his role in the Kingsman franchise , Taron Egerton has show he can match Hal ’s energy and drive home impactful military action sequence .

9Bradley Cooper Was Rumored To Play Hal Jordan In Green Lantern

Known For: The Guardians Of The Galaxy Franchise, A Star Is Born, Maestro, And More

Bradley Cooper has plenty of experience in the superhero business . The actor delivered one of the best performances ever in superhero movies in last year’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3as Rocket Raccoon . With James Gunn give away that he wants actor from the Marvel Studios franchise to work with him in the DCU , Cooper ’s experience as a veteran cosmic submarine sandwich is perfect for Hal Jordan , with Rocket and the Green Lantern sharing the same blade of caustic remark . agree to multiple rumors , Cooper was also almost regorge as Hal Jordan in 2011’sGreen Lantern , which play in his party favor .

8Miles Teller Could Get Superhero Movie Redemption As Green Lantern

Known For: Top Gun: Maverick, Fantastic Four, Whiplash, And More

Miles Teller bring Reed Richards in 2015’sFantastic Four , akaFANT4STIC . The picture show has become ordinarily consider as one of the worst superhero moving-picture show ever , fit Reynolds’Green Lanternat the bottom of the list for Marvel and DC entries . Teller has shown with dramatic roles like inWhiplashand action film such asTop gunslinger : Maverickthat he has the star power and acting skills to do right by a major eccentric like Hal Jordan . In the DCU , Teller could redeem himself forFantastic Fourand the Green Lantern character for audiences .

7Patrick Schwarzenegger Is Open To Playing Hal Jordan

Known For: Gen V, The Terminal List, The Staircase, And More

Another actor with superhero experience is Patrick Schwarzenegger . The actor recreate a small but impactful role as Golden Boy in Prime Video’sGen V , the firstThe Boysspinoff series . Schwarzenegger ’s charismatic twist in the show led to the actor becoming a pop fancast for the DCU ’s Hal Jordan . While the actor revealed he was not aware of the DC rumour , Schwarzenegger toldCBRthathe is available to play the Green Lantern if DC wants him for the character .

Patrick Schwarzenegger will move from his successful turn inGen Vto meet one of the main stamp members ofThe White Lotusseason 3 .

6John Krasinski’s Green Lantern Could Make Up For His Wasted MCU Role

Known For: The Office, A Quiet Place, Jack Ryan, And More

John Krasinski plays a charismatic character like no other , as his character as Jim Halpert inThe Officehas cemented . In Prime Video’sJack Ryan , the actor showed that he is adept at action mechanism role , encounter a character whose determination is second to none , which makes Krasinski a sodding convulsion for Hal Jordan , the Green Lantern hump for his impressive effort of pure self-will . After years of being fancast as Reed Richards , the Marvel Cinematic Universe neutralize Krasinski on a cameo , and the DCU could be made better for it .

5Alden Ehrenreich Is A Fan-Favorite For The DCU’s Hal Jordan

Known For: Solo: A Star Wars Story, Fair Play, Oppenheimer, And More

Alden Ehrenreich was close to stardom with his role as a vernal Han Solo inSolo : A Star Wars Story ; however , the failure of the Star Wars prequel film terminate up delaying the actor ’s career rise . With a small but effective character in the acclaimed Oppenheimer , Ehrenreich should be on the direction to a major lead role , and that could come in the DCU.His Han Solo experience makes him a gravid casting selection for Hal , who is also an ace pilot whose confidence and sarcasm are 2d to none .

4James Marsden Would Be Great As An Experienced Hal Jordan

Known For: Fox’s X-Men Franchise, Westworld, Enchanted, And More

With the 52 - year - quondam Nathan Fillion cast as the Green Lantern Guy Gardner in the DCU , Gunn could terminate up going for an histrion in the same eld compass for Hal Jordan , who is the most famous of Earth ’s Green Lanterns . As such , the 50 - year - onetime James Marsden would be consummate for the persona . The role player has superhero motion picture experience , having wreak Cyclops in Fox ’s ten - Men franchise , which think of he would do great as Hal , becoming one of the DCU ’s leaders . An older Hal Jordan with a young John Stewart would also set up up a nice pairing for the DCU’sLanternsseries .

3Jensen Ackles Is Great For Green Lantern If He Is Not DC’s New Batman

Known For: Supernatural, The Boys, DC’s Animated Tomorrowverse, And More

Jensen Ackles is another actor who would be a solid filling to toy a oldtimer Hal Jordan in the DCU.At 46 , Ackles might be too old to bet theDC Universe ’s adaptation of Batman , a role which he is the sports fan - favourite for . If he does not play Batman , Green Lantern would be a dandy second option for Ackles , who has show inSupernaturalandThe Boysthat he has the personal magnetism and action experience to gibe the DC hero and can well lend the emotional depth needed for the character to life story flawlessly .

2Zac Efron As Green Lantern Would Fit The Actor’s Career

Known For: The High School Musical Franchise, The Greatest Showman, The Iron Claw, And More

Over the year , Zac Efron has been fancast as several Marvel and DC wedge , with the Hal Jordan rendering of Green Lantern being at the top of the list on the DC side . As one of the most popular actor today , who has just come off a career - best performance inThe Iron Claw , Efron would insert some much - needed energy into the DCU . Efron has a wide inclination of roles that display the actor ’s charisma , ability to run sarcastic characters , and physicality for the role of Hal Jordan in the DCU .

James Gunn ’s DC Universe will inevitably acquaint a fresh Justice League , and there are a few actors that would be perfect for the team .

1Glen Powell Would Be The DCU’s Perfect Hal Jordan/Green Lantern

Known For: Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone But You, Hidden Figures, And More

Glen Powell ’s office as Hangman inTop Gun : Maverickmight as well just have been his audition to play the DCU ’s Hal Jordan . The actor was one of the best section of the moving picture , delivering a charismatic execution that made Hangman stand toe - to - toe with Tom Cruise ’s Maverick . In the film , Powell excelled as a cocky , skilled archetype . With a footling more cause and less humour , Powell ’s Hal Jordan would be perfect , becoming a strong contender to be the DCU ’s devotee - favoriteGreen Lantern .

In this serial publication plant within the DC Universe , Lanterns follow intergalactic constabulary enforcement officers as they wield powerfulness rings to maintain order across different planets . The show explores their personal and professional challenge while address broad themes of justness and responsibility in the cosmos .

Batman and Superman in Zack Snyder’s Justice League with Alexandria Daddario

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