Kyle Chandler talks to play Hal Jordan Green Lantern in James Gunn’s DC Universe

The search for Green Lantern character Hal Jordan in the Lantern Live-action series may be over, as James Gunn’s DC Universe is closing in on an actor for the leading role. One of the great TV shows to come out of the DCU Chapter 1 Gods and Monsters is LanternWhich will explore the Green Lantern Corps in the DC Universe. While the DCEU franchise left the Emerald Knights, the new DC continuity is wasting no time with the iconic characters involved.

Term is reporting that Kyle Chandler is in talks to star as Hal Jordan for Gunn’s DC Universe in the Lantern TV show. Although a deal isn’t locked in yet, Chandler “is in negotiations,” While the search for John Stewart “is still ongoing,” According to the trade. The THR Boris Keith Further reports that Chandler does not have a film component to his DC Universe deal, indicating that he may only appear in Lantern.

What the casting of Kyle Chandler means for Lanterns

When Josh Brolin passed Lantern For the Hal role, it has become clear that DC Studios is still going to look for an established name for the gig. It also appears that Ewan McGregor, who was rumored for Hal on LanternEither passed on or was never offered the role to begin with, according to recent reports. With someone as recognizable as Chandler who could play Hal, The franchise will have one of its biggest stars yet in all of the upcoming DC Universe movies and TV shows What have been announced so far.

While It is yet to be determined what Hal’s role will look like in Gunn’s DC Universe outside of Lantern (And, in fact, Chandler only signing a TV deal may indicate that he does not have a future in the larger universe), it will be interesting to see how he will deal with John. Since John will be the younger Green Lantern of the show in the Lantern TV show, Chandler is a solid fit for this version of Hal, who will be a “Lantern Legend,” According to HBO. What remains to be seen now, however, is how the story of DC Universe’s Hal is like with other characters since he has been around for a long time.

Our take on the casting of Kyle Chandler

If the deal goes through, The DC Universe would get a remarkable actor in Chandler for Lantern. Not only did Chandler make a name for himself with Friday Night LightsBut his many roles in projects like blood line and his recurring role in the Godzilla Films highlighted that he is incredibly talented and could easily succeed in a leading role like Hal. Hopefully, more news about Lantern Will arrive sooner rather than later, especially in regard to who will play John Stewart.

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Source: term, THR’s Boris Keith