Promoting her recent flick
Jumping The Broom with
Cinema Blend, Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett speaks shortly on her 'Dr. Amanda Waller' role in the Martin Campbell-directed
Green Lantern film, the character's involvment, and more.
"Well, I’m not 300 pounds," Bassett started, referring to the way that the character is drawn in the comics. Asking about her portrayal of the character, she said that she's actually "not heavily involved in the first movie," but does hope that she will develop more in the sequels. That said, in describing the character she says that she has "That intellectual, that bright, that no-nonsense, that means business [personality]. [She's] getting it done and in the trenches nothing fazes her."
When confirmation came of the character appearing in the film, many instantly assumed Warner Bros. was opening the opportunity for crossover films, that would eventually lead to a
Justice League film. But with recent news of
Green Lantern's star Ryan Reynolds assuring he won't be involved with
that project, the same may go to Bassett's Dr. Amanda Waller. What do you think?
Anyhow, look for
Green Lantern in theaters June 17, and
Jumping The Broom May 6, competing with Marvel's
Thor!