Nick Jones Talks About His Involvement In Green Lantern

Nick Jones Talks About His Involvement In Green Lantern

The actor who has been rumored for a long time as having a cameo as John Stewart in Green Lantern finally talks about his involvement in the upcoming film...

By GreenLanternVan - Jun 04, 2011 10:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Green Lantern
Source: Blogspot

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.


Here's an interview I found with Nick Jones, who's long been rumored to star in Green Lantern as John Stewart, where he talks a bit about his involvement with Green Lantern. He also touches on Ryan Reynolds, the CGI costume, and possible GL sequels.



Shawn S. Lealos: We're you a Green Lantern fan in specific?

Nick Jones: Not a Green Lantern fan in specific. I wasn't really introduced to Green Lantern until the JLU cartoon came out on Cartoon Network so I was a Justice League fan and knew about John Stewart. I didn't know too much about Hal Jordan until the movie went into pre-production. That's when I started reading about the mythology of that. I kind of grew up on the Marvel side.

Shawn S. Lealos: Does John Stewart become a Lantern in the movie.

Nick Jones: No.

Shawn S. Lealos: Is it kind of like Iron Man, where you say ‘here is Rhodey and he is going to become War Machine down the line.' Have you signed on for the sequels?

Nick Jones: We are all open for sequels but no one has signed on yet. I think they are waiting to see how big the first one does. As far as me being like Rhodey in Iron Man, I can only say if you have read Secret Origins, you kind of know where we are going.


Be sure to click the source for the full interview.

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crazyish
crazyish - 6/4/2011, 2:15 PM
nice! loved that scene in secret origins. just hope this movie doesnt suck
Jagfan28
Jagfan28 - 6/4/2011, 2:17 PM
I hope they don't recast, I hate it when they do that!

Nick Jones as John Stewart FTW!!!
TheDetectiveComicRises
TheDetectiveComicRises - 6/4/2011, 2:18 PM
Kool!
batzack
batzack - 6/4/2011, 2:21 PM
so he's just gonna be in one scene ?
Frogman
Frogman - 6/4/2011, 2:24 PM
So is this a confirmation of him playing John Stewart?
LP4
LP4 - 6/4/2011, 2:26 PM
I could have sworn this guy was debunked a few months back. But I guess...not?
ironknight
ironknight - 6/4/2011, 2:28 PM
I came expecting a dissapointment, but he's ACTUALLY playing John Stewart? That's cool. This movies gonna be right up there with Thor (do you believe people are trying to bad mouth Thor on this site?)
Rozyckulous
Rozyckulous - 6/4/2011, 2:29 PM
sweet!!
TorturedXGenius
TorturedXGenius - 6/4/2011, 2:32 PM
i honestly hope they didnt cut that scene (like it has been rumored) whether they want to recast later or not with a 'name' actor..i think it wouldnt hurt to leave that in
Rozyckulous
Rozyckulous - 6/4/2011, 2:33 PM
@ironknight - Yes. Asgard was awesome. Earth was a bore. I was totally disappointed with Thor, yet still had a decent movie experience.
jazzman
jazzman - 6/4/2011, 2:39 PM
Nick Jones aint going to play John Stewart in the sequel he might only play him in the first movie maybe they dont even name him John Stewart in the movie he might just be a easter egg of the character.

Berger45
Berger45 - 6/4/2011, 2:41 PM
Exactly what jazz said. Now, I need my Green Lantern clip refill! I wanna see more of Oa!
jazzman
jazzman - 6/4/2011, 2:49 PM
@Berger45

thank u, this whole Nick Jones hype is going to be nothing anyway. its going to be a small cameo of the character and thats it. he wont be back for the sequel WB/DC going to hire a actor to play the character.
Snuffles
Snuffles - 6/4/2011, 2:51 PM
this is awesome.'

Oxion
Oxion - 6/4/2011, 2:54 PM
I personally think John is a better lantern. Stewart is VETERAN U.S.Marine and done things Hal never has. We all know Marines are no pushovers. It takes a lot of fearlessness and will power to be a soldier and for him to use that as a Green Lantern makes him just too badass. Because he is also an architect, his lantern constructs are stronger than Hals and more solid. Best flyer in the Corps btw.
(From Wikipedia) In Green Lantern (vol. 4) #26, it was shown that John's willpower exceeds the limit of his ring (when he tried to recreate a planet from scratch), a feat that had not been depicted before this point.
John is a discharged member of the USMC with full combat training. In addition, he is an expert sniper.
When he temporarily used Indigo-1's ring as a member of the Indigo Tribe, John was capable of accessing the powers of all Lantern Corps rings in his vicinity, even managing to harness the power of the Black Lantern Corps by drawing on the residual Black Lantern energy around Mogo's core. Plus, Hal hides behind a mask. Stewart doesn't and says BRING IT ON!!!!!
Oxion
Oxion - 6/4/2011, 2:56 PM
In the 2011 live action Green Lantern film, John Stewart, played by Nick Jones, might have a cameo in a bar fight with Hal Jordan, played by Ryan Reynolds, about Marine versus Air Force.[33] ( Wikipedia)
Retardo
Retardo - 6/4/2011, 2:58 PM
Can he act? Its a simple question, if yes cool, I'd be willing to see him be given a bigger chance at the role, but I'm hearing the guy has never acted b4 so quite frankly I'd prefer his 'cameo' 2 b cut
Oxion
Oxion - 6/4/2011, 3:04 PM
Didn't know you had to "act" for a cameo, especially a bar fight.
HaroldOfGalactus
HaroldOfGalactus - 6/4/2011, 3:05 PM
He doesn't have to act, per say...

He basically just told us that he is going to be a marine that gets into a bar fight with Hal, or something very similar to it.
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 6/4/2011, 3:07 PM
Hell Yes.
Corpse
Corpse - 6/4/2011, 3:08 PM
@NextHero08 Well Hal has done some pretty amazing things that John never has or could do. Hal Jordan is also a soldier. Hell, testpilots are pretty fearless. And just being a pilot in the airforce is pretty damn tough and badass.
I don't think Johns constructs are necessary stronger than Hal's, they are more detailed while Hal's are all about precision, according to Rebirth. He even tapped into the Guardians willpower and recreated Coast City and went through every Green Lantern to Oa in what is the most outlandish and dumb Green Lantern comicbook happning ever. Damn I hated that Hal, completely against his personality.
Anyway, John and Hal are pretty different characters. It's all about taste but only one is the true and original Green Lantern for me and that's Hal Jordan. And he is the greatest Green Lantern, next to Sinestro probably. I hope Stewart will be featured in the movies but don't introduce them all. Too big characters and too little time per movie.
(Yeah I'm biased. Airforce represent! Lol)
gabe3096
gabe3096 - 6/4/2011, 3:13 PM
are you reallyt comparing john to Hal? follish child Hal is the walking embodiment of will power, John is a great Lantern yes, not argument there, but Hal is the embodiment of said ideal. cant believe someone tried to downgrade Hal like that! pffft whatever!
gabe3096
gabe3096 - 6/4/2011, 3:13 PM
are you reallyt comparing john to Hal? follish child Hal is the walking embodiment of will power, John is a great Lantern yes, not argument there, but Hal is the embodiment of said ideal. cant believe someone tried to downgrade Hal like that! pffft whatever!
jazzman
jazzman - 6/4/2011, 3:17 PM
Nick Jones is not really a actor look at his roles his just an extra.


- The Mechanic role Airport Traveler (uncredited)

- King of the Strippers role Club Fighter

- Battle: Los Angeles a Marine (uncredited)

i bet you this when his in Green Lantern his role will be like this.

- Green Lantern a Marine (uncredited) LMAO
jazzman
jazzman - 6/4/2011, 3:25 PM
@Intruder

i agree but no way he going to be Green Lantern or even any Marvel character lol
batmanrises
batmanrises - 6/4/2011, 4:06 PM
John Stewart was a bad ass GL in the JL cartoons
mainstream05
mainstream05 - 6/4/2011, 4:13 PM
Well Bradley Cooper did get his start as a guy in the audience of Inside The Actor's Studio, so maybe anything is possible. ;)
SupermanReturns2006
SupermanReturns2006 - 6/4/2011, 4:21 PM
I think Nick Jones who is a cameo to this movie ? Shall become a Green Lantern: Secret Origin (Spin off) along with the Green Lantern sequels. I want to know how does that sound ?
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 6/4/2011, 5:16 PM
Nick Jones is a young actor trying to make it. He could be a bad actor or he could be a good actor. He looks the part and is a marine, so he has that going for him. Let's not forget Christopher Reeve had only one film under his credit before Superman.

Jones playing a lead role as an FBI agent in the new movie Weather Wars and here is a decent interview where he talks about Battle: Los Angeles, GL and Weather Wars.

http://deskofbrian.com/2011/03/nick-jones-interview-battle-los-angeles-green-lantern/
jazzman
jazzman - 6/4/2011, 5:42 PM
@mainstream05

yeah but Bradley Cooper did some small roles and build a career.

Nick Jones is just an extra he needs to start doing indie movies and build a career.
HaroldOfGalactus
HaroldOfGalactus - 6/4/2011, 5:58 PM
you folks saying Hal is the embodiment and his constructs re better are mistaken.

John Stewrt was an architect before and after the marines. His constructs aree way more intricate and comlex than any other GL
vigilantjustice2
vigilantjustice2 - 6/4/2011, 5:59 PM
May I just say I totally vote COMMON ( smokin aces, just wright) for JOHN STEWART! Just saying
incrediblesuperbatspider
incrediblesuperbatspider - 6/4/2011, 6:06 PM
I had previously read somewhere that there was going to be a bar fight or just a bar scene involving Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
soaponapope
soaponapope - 6/4/2011, 7:34 PM
well at least this confirms he is john stewart
soaponapope
soaponapope - 6/4/2011, 7:34 PM
well at least this confirms he is john stewart
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