James Gunn Approaches Ryan Reynolds About Green Lantern

James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, humorously revealed that he jokingly asked Ryan Reynolds if he would return as Green Lantern during an interview, to which Reynolds responded with a blunt 'Get the f--- out of here!' This exchange highlights Reynolds' long-standing disassociation from the poorly received 2011 Green Lantern film, which he has frequently mocked over the years. Gunn confirmed that he was not seriously seeking Reynolds' return, as the upcoming Lanterns series will feature Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan. The series is described as a 'True Detective-style' drama focusing on a murder investigation involving two Lanterns, including John Stewart. While Reynolds has moved on to significant success with his portrayal of Deadpool in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Gunn's lighthearted inquiry reflects the ongoing discussions surrounding the future of DC characters. The first series of the new DC Universe, Creature Commandos, is already streaming on Max.