James Gunn's upcoming Superman reboot introduces a new take on Green Lantern, played by Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. Fillion describes his portrayal as a departure from previous iterations, emphasizing Gardner's less-than-charming personality. "He's a jerk!" Fillion revealed in a recent interview with TV Guide. He clarified that Gardner's heroism stems from fearlessness, not inherent goodness: "You don't have to be good to be a Green Lantern; you just have to be fearless. So Guy Gardner is fearless, and he is not very good. He's not nice." This lack of niceness, Fillion explains, provides creative freedom, allowing him to explore the character's selfish motivations. Gardner's overconfidence is also highlighted, with Fillion noting his character's misguided belief that he could defeat Superman.
This new Superman film marks the beginning of the rebooted DC Cinematic Universe's "Gods and Monsters" chapter. While the film features Gardner, HBO is also developing a Lanterns series, featuring Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), slated for a 2026 premiere.
Superman, starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Milly Alcock as Supergirl, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, is written and directed by James Gunn and is scheduled for release on July 11, 2025.
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