Another Young Star Joins Green Lantern

Another Young Star Joins Green Lantern

Gattlin Griffith has joined the cast of Green Lantern and is headed to New Orleans. Could he be portraying the young Hal Jordan?

By multipurposeponi - Mar 24, 2010 04:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Green Lantern



Coastal Talent, an agency who represents TV, film, commercial and print talent, has revealed that Gattlin Griffith has landed a role in Martin Campbell's Green Lantern. Here is the message from the agency's Facebook page:

"Congratulations to Gattlin Griffith for booking the role of 'Robert" in the feature film GREEN LANTERN. He’ll be shooting for 12 Days in New Orleans, LA."

Griffith has starred alongside Angelina Jolie in the 2008 movie Changeling. He's also appeared in several episodes of the TV series Supernatural, Monk, Without A Trace and Eleventh Hour.

The odd part about this casting, at least in my eyes, is that the studio has yet to cast Hal Jordan's young self. Only a few weeks ago, we released the story that confirmed actress Jenna Craig being cast as the youngster counterpart to Blake Lively's Carol Ferris.

Could the role of "Robert" be a ruse released by the studio to hide Griffith's true role in the film? If the young actor is expected to be on the set for almost two weeks, his role must be substantial.

SPOILER WARNING

In the original script, Hal Jordan's nephew has a sizable role in the film. Though I can't remember his name, this could be the part awarded to Griffith.

What do you think, could Gattlin Griffith be lined up to portray a young Hal Jordan?

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DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 3/24/2010, 5:11 PM
He's cute. Most likely he's playing young Hal.
LuckyKyd
LuckyKyd - 3/24/2010, 5:14 PM
Could be, but I don't see the need to cover that up??

My guess is he is Ganthet



...Just kidding by the way ;)
RedDevil
RedDevil - 3/24/2010, 5:14 PM
I'm sure he is young Hal.
@grif
Like Joey Misfit said the comics says it all.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 3/24/2010, 5:14 PM
Seems like a good possibility for Lil' Hal.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/24/2010, 5:19 PM
The kid was great in Changeling and is my top choice to play Franklin Richards! :)

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Spock
Spock - 3/24/2010, 5:44 PM
We should ask IonParallax, he is the GL expert, but his email isn't working!
Blight
Blight - 3/24/2010, 6:07 PM
niiiice, that kid played the antichrist in Supernatural. he's got my vote!
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 3/24/2010, 6:09 PM
Secret Origin and Rebirth are awesome.
the99
the99 - 3/24/2010, 6:19 PM
green lantern maybe possible best movie than all superhero movies. all superhero movie is good. i hate comedy superhero.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 3/24/2010, 6:33 PM
I think he hates grammar even more ;)
DannyDreg
DannyDreg - 3/24/2010, 6:47 PM
The name 'Robert' might've been an error in the original article. I just checked this kid out on IMDB.net & he played a character named Robert in 'Couple's Retreat'.
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 3/24/2010, 7:19 PM
Nice find Multi.

I think you're right with him being young Hal.

Spelling kan be fun!
GreenHalJordan
GreenHalJordan - 3/24/2010, 7:46 PM
Idk...I think he could pass for a you Hal
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 3/24/2010, 8:13 PM
Aw... the little AntiChrist! Yay for him.
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 3/24/2010, 8:13 PM
Another kid, Another movie. Where does it end? lol
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 3/24/2010, 8:23 PM
So...did Star Trek ripoff Batman movies when they had flashbacks to Bruce Wayne in his youth? lol Let's be real, flashing back to younger days is typical in films for character development. I find it kind of funny people would refer to it as "ripping off" another movie.

Nice cast they are putting together.
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 3/24/2010, 9:32 PM
Me? Anyone...hopefully would take care of that one. :-)

Yes, it is critical to the story. Most superheroes have a pivotal moment in their past that puts them on the path to who they become. Quite common in the genre and definitely important to most stories. Bruce Wayne's parents being killed in front of him is a vital moment in his story. Jack Murdock being killed is vital to Matt Murdock becoming Daredevil. Uncle Ben's murder is vital to Peter Parker becoming Spiderman. I could pile on here, but the point should be pretty clear.
Betty
Betty - 3/25/2010, 1:13 AM
Look at the head on this kid! It's like a planetoid I'm tellin' ya!

Head! Pants! Now!
Betty
Betty - 3/25/2010, 2:40 PM
lol! Glad somebody got it. Thanks!
PurpleHaze92
PurpleHaze92 - 3/25/2010, 2:59 PM
who the [frick] else would he be playing?
SupermanReturns2006
SupermanReturns2006 - 3/25/2010, 4:51 PM
Taylor Lautener "SHARK BOY & LAVA GIRL" Part 1 & 2 can play Jack Jordan as Hal's older brother (When they were kids back then ?) and also Jake Cherry "NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM" can play Jim Jordan Hal's younger brother as The "Jordan Brothers" when they were kids in the Flashback scenes
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 3/27/2010, 8:08 PM
He either could be playing young hal or the character Nathan who appears in the Green Lantern first draft script.
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 3/27/2010, 8:11 PM
@supermanreturns
your joking right?
SupermanReturns2006
SupermanReturns2006 - 3/30/2010, 6:54 PM
No, Iam not cause, I like to see Hal Jordan how he grew up from his childhood and he wanted to become an Air Force Pilot. Its like a kid wanted to grow up and be like their Dad. I will like to see Hal and his family in this movie.
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 4/4/2010, 9:37 PM
@superman
but Taylor Lautner? He sucks!
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