Lanterns (DCU)

Summary

7 days ago , Warner Bros. was rumour to have an iconic actor in psyche to play Hal Jordan’sGreen Lantern . However , this was back when the DCEU was still trying to get a moving-picture show off the earth . Now , it ’s not too late to cast that same perfect actor thanks to the DCU and its upcomingLanternsseries starring both Hal Jordan and John Stewart .

Having received a straight - to - serial order from HBO , the DCU ’s upcomingLanternsserieswill be fall from showrunner Chris Mundy with writers Damon Lindelof and Tom King . It ’s also been bring out that"Lantern fable Hal Jordan"will be join by"new recruit John Stewart"as the duo of intergalactic peacekeeping officeholder inquire an land - based mystery . To that ending , this new DCU show could be the perfect opportunity for Warner Bros. to at last cast Tom Cruise in the role of Hal Jordan .

James Gunn and Peter Safran ’s DC Universe begins with six flick and six show that get to the DCU ’s first chapter , " Gods and Monsters " .

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DC Reportedly Considered Tom Cruise For Hal Jordan In 2017

Back When The DCEU’s “Green Lantern Corps” Was Still In Development

Back in 2017 , it was rumored thatTom Cruise was the frontrunner on a shortlist for the role of Hal Jordan in the DCEU’sGreen Lantern Corps . Other names on the list reportedly included Bradley Cooper and Jake Gyllenhaal . There were also considerations of perhaps bring back Ryan Reynolds , who played Jordan in the wide - pannedGreen Lanternmovie released in 2011 .

At the time , this pic would have been connected to the on-going movies set in the " Snyderverse " . That said , Justice Leaguehad yet to be publish in theaters , and its controversial release would see massive shifts in Warner Bros. ’s total expiration agenda for the DCEU . This includedGreen Lantern Corpsbeing retooled into a teem serial publication for HBO Maxwhich entered various stages of developing before at long last being invalidate . However , the morning of the new DC Universe from James Gunn and Peter Safran imply there ’s still a chance for Warner Bros to throw Cruise in the upcomingLanternsseries .

Why Tom Cruise Would Be The Perfect Older Hal Jordan

“A Veteran Lantern Legend”

Consisting of eight episodes , HBO has describedLanternswith the follow plot vamp :

" The serial espouse new military recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan , two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark , earth - based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland . "

keep that in mind , the implication is thatLanterns ' Hal Jordan will be older , an established member of the Green Lanterns by the start of the show who ’s been tasked with rail the youthful Stewart while they enquire some Modern crisis on Earth . That sound an awful deal like Tom Cruise inTop Gun : Maverick , a decorated test pilot film who ’s called back in to coach the next generation . It ’s also worth noting that DC ’s Hal Jordan was also a test pilot film before he was choose to conjoin the Corps .

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Pete " Maverick " Mitchell and Hal Jordan have so much in common that Tom Cruise taking on the DC part feel like a no - brainer , especially since the serial will more than likely conduce to future flick appearances and connection to the greater DCU . It ’s also deserving noting thatCruise latterly signed a deal with Warner Bros.to make and star in various opus of original and dealership content for the studio . As such , the chance for WB to last shake off Cruise in a DC movie and have him wear a power ring feel more attainable than ever before .

Cast

In this series set within the DC Universe , Lanterns follows intergalactic police force enforcement officer as they handle power rings to sustain order across different planets . The show explore their personal and professional challenges while addressing broader theme of judge and duty in the cosmos .

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The DCU’s Gods and Monsters Movies and TV Shows Main Characters Lining Up

In this series set within the DC Universe, Lanterns follows intergalactic law enforcement officers as they wield power rings to maintain order across different planets. The show explores their personal and professional challenges while addressing broader themes of justice and responsibility in the cosmos.

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