Chris Pine Looks Great As Hal Jordan in Impressive Fan Art For DCU’s Lanterns

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Chris Pine Looks Great As Hal Jordan in Impressive Fan Art For DCU's Lanterns

Key Takeaways

  • Chris Pine and Timothy Olyphant were considered for the role of Hal Jordan in the Lanterns series.
  • Kyle Chandler has been confirmed to play Hal Jordan in the upcoming Lanterns series.
  • The Lanterns series will feature both John Stewart and Hal Jordan in a detective story.

As a long-time comic book enthusiast and fan of both the Green Lantern Corps and Chris Pine, I must admit that I was initially thrilled at the prospect of seeing Pine don the iconic green lantern suit. The artist’s interpretation of Pine as Hal Jordan perfectly captured his charisma and screen presence that would undoubtedly translate well into the role. However, with Kyle Chandler officially taking on the mantle, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment.

It was speculated that Chris Pine might portray Hal Jordan in the imminent “Green Lantern” series, prior to Kyle Chandler being confirmed for the role. An artist even published a piece of fan art depicting Pine as Green Lantern, and it certainly gave off a cool vibe.

It has been confirmed that Chandler is set to portray Jordan in DCU’s “Lanterns.” Prior to this announcement, there were numerous discussions about who would be chosen to play Hal Jordan in DC Universe’s upcoming “Lanterns.” Initially, it was rumored that Josh Brolin, known for his role as Thanos in several MCU films, had been offered the part. However, it is said that Brolin, star of “Avengers: Infinity War,” turned down the offer. Nevertheless, Pine and Timothy Olyphant were reportedly among the top contenders. An artist even imaginatively depicted Pine as Green Lantern, and he appeared fitting for the role.

21xFour, an artist, recently posted (and subsequently removed from Instagram) fan art depicting Chris Pine donning a sleek black and green bodysuit, adorned with his iconic glowing green power ring on his right hand and a matching green mask to conceal his identity. The artwork also showcased Pine as Hal Jordan, a test pilot for Ferris Aircraft, wearing a brown leather bomber jacket bearing the name “Jordan” on its chest, under a white T-shirt, jeans, and brown boots. He exuded coolness while embodying Jordan’s casual pilot attire. As reported by ComicBookMovie, there are rumors swirling about his potential role in the upcoming series. Pine has previously appeared as a character from DC Comics, portraying Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman movies, albeit within the DCEU (DC Extended Universe), which was discontinued due to inconsistent storytelling and mixed critical feedback.

Chris Pine Looks Great As Hal Jordan in Impressive Fan Art For DCU's Lanterns

In August, 21xFour adapted a similar idea for Tom Cruise, but unlike the original design featuring a green and black bodysuit, Cruise was styled with a look reminiscent of Jordan’s pilot attire. This transformation was generally well-received, considering Cruise’s previous role as a naval aviator in Top Gun. However, some have expressed concerns about Cruise being too old to play the character convincingly. One fan suggested that Cruise might portray an older version of the character instead. “Hal Jordan, played by Tom Cruise. An aviator and a risk-taker. The man is born for this role. At this stage, he could be like an older Hal,” the fan commented. Despite both Pine and Cruise looking impressive as Jordan, it’s unlikely that fans will see either actor playing the character because Chandler has confirmed he will take on the role, according to Deadline.

The upcoming “Lanterns” series at DCU will star John Stewart and Hal Jordan. This intriguing show promises to delve into an exclusive detective story, a significant aspect of the integrated DCU slated for next summer alongside “Superman.” As mentioned by James Gunn and Peter Safran in Entertainment Weekly, this story will form a crucial part of our upcoming DCU. Although primarily set on Earth, the series will also incorporate other Lanterns from the Green Lantern Corps who will monitor Earth from space.

Chandler could be a great choice to play Hal Jordan in Lanterns because of his strong screen presence and leadership qualities, which fans observed in his portrayal of high school football coach Eric Taylor in the sports drama Friday Night Lights. Jordan is a luminary in the Corps and a great leader, which Chandler will surely pull off with his commanding presence. Also, Jordan is relatable due to his flawed character and reckless behavior. However, he remains heroic in the comics. Chandler’s charm and grounded nature could effectively humanize Jordan.

Lanterns has no official release date yet, but HBO has officially picked up the series.

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2024-09-30 17:23