A Few Words from Geoff Johns About The Green Lantern Movie

A Few Words from Geoff Johns About The Green Lantern Movie

The fan favorite writer was hounded with DC movie questions over the weekend at Wondercon; after the jump, see how he feels Green Lantern is shaping up while revealing another interesting tidbit about the Corps.

By multipurposeponi - Apr 06, 2010 12:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Green Lantern
Source: Buzzline



Though the film is only entering it's four week of production in New Orleans, LA, information has slowly been trickling in from both studio sources and on-set fans. The latest tidbit comes from DC's newest executive Geoff Johns, who spoke at length about his position with the comics conglomerate and the direction of his latest series.



Regarding the Green Lantern movie, Geoff Johns has has no qualms about letting eager fans in on several studio confirmations such as Mark Strong landing the role of Sinestro and the inclusion of the alien Lantern Salaak.

The veteran author was tight-lipped when asked about future DC movie properties like Flash, Wonder Woman and Justice League, but he did convey his satisfaction with the progress of Green Lantern:

“Ryan Reynolds is hilarious,” Johns told fans in attendance. “Mark Strong is going to be a totally bad-ass Sinestro."

"We’ve got Kilowog, we’ve got Tomar-Re, we’ve got Salaak, eight Green Lantern aliens, Oa’s there, the Guardians… It’s going to be cool."

Eight alien Lanterns? Once you account for Abin, Kilowog, Tomar, Sinestro and Salaak, that leaves three that have yet to be revealed. Knowing Johns, though, it won't be long before we find out exactly which ones were picked to ring sling alongside Hal Jordan.




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THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 4/6/2010, 12:48 AM
Sounds good! Great find Multi!

Not too sure I like Hal being funny though. I mean he was a wise a$$, but funny might not be what we want..
qc4
qc4 - 4/6/2010, 12:56 AM
who gives a f... ! green lantern movie without other heroes is just not good
EditNinja
EditNinja - 4/6/2010, 1:18 AM
...And that's a pretty good fan-poster too.
number10
number10 - 4/6/2010, 1:25 AM
cool COWBOY AND ALIENS movie news coming today! (the words of jon fav
AvengingAngel1022
AvengingAngel1022 - 4/6/2010, 1:34 AM
nice find multi
blackpantherfan
blackpantherfan - 4/6/2010, 2:12 AM
john stewart
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/6/2010, 3:01 AM
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JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/6/2010, 3:42 AM
Ke'Haan? G'nort? Ch'p? Now I'm kind of glad I only stick with Marvel... ;D The movie is shaping up to sound pretty cool though!

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marvel72
marvel72 - 4/6/2010, 5:05 AM
@ leee777 spot on,i have no i dear why they don't cast pornstars.
traci lords - blade
sasha grey - the girlfriend experience(a steven soderbergh film.)
kat kleevage - bruno
thats just names a few.
the green lantern film seems to be shaping up nicely.
captain america vs thor vs the green lantern at the box office.
who will win ? i think it will be thor.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 4/6/2010, 5:06 AM
@ thehawk

yeah, but he said Ryan Reynolds is funny, not Hal Jordan. maybe he's just talking about reynolds as a person, and not how he's portraying Hal.
TheJester
TheJester - 4/6/2010, 5:38 AM
This movie is going to bomb.
jimdrums
jimdrums - 4/6/2010, 7:05 AM
I think Arisia, Mogo, and Chip will be the next three aliens. I'm surprised at some of the really stupid comments above.
RedDevil
RedDevil - 4/6/2010, 7:19 AM
@jimdrums
I couldn't agree more....
People say it is going to bomb just because they can't take Ryan too seriously, well you know what I can so I believe this film will kick major ass.
JohnnyKrypton
JohnnyKrypton - 4/6/2010, 7:21 AM
Wouldn't Sinestro be one of the alien Lanterns?

@corndog, maybe this'll make you feel better?
“‘Back from an amazing trip to Green Lantern town a.k.a. New Orleans!! Ryan (Reynolds) IS Hal." - Geoff Johns
superdog
superdog - 4/6/2010, 8:12 AM
bjman@ im with you, out of all the stuff in the article i couldnt think of anything other than that poster is the worst poster ive ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Westy
Westy - 4/6/2010, 8:32 AM
@jimdrums: I would love to see Arisia and Mogo, Chip might be kinda cool too
Westy
Westy - 4/6/2010, 8:33 AM
@jimdrums: I would love to see Arisia and Mogo, Chip might be kinda cool too
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 4/6/2010, 8:53 AM
@ johnny

oh no, man, i'm fine with Reynold's as GL. TheHawk posted this, "Not too sure I like Hal being funny though."

i was just commenting on the fact that Johns didn't say Hal was being portrayed as funny, only that Johns said REYNOLDS was funny.

i like the Reynolds pick. i like him, and i think he'll be great. :)
darkneo
darkneo - 4/6/2010, 8:55 AM
As much as I think he can be an alfa-hotel I think Guy Gardner would be interesting. He is devoted to the corps, just has an attitude!
superdog
superdog - 4/6/2010, 9:03 AM
guy gardner is an asshole.

bjman@ you mispelled my name :)
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 4/6/2010, 9:15 AM
I want the little RACOON! what is his name again?

also The 3 ALPHA LANTERNS!!!
ThoroughbredSteele0
ThoroughbredSteele0 - 4/6/2010, 11:59 AM
I say they should throw in bzzd.
metahumanboy
metahumanboy - 4/7/2010, 4:00 AM
I´m kind of diasappointed because we haven´t heard anything about the heroes from justice league! But still i believe it will kick ass!
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