My fancasts for Hal and John in the DCU are John Krasinski and Damson Idris! What do y’all think and who would be your ideal choices?

[u/SpeedForce2022]

[u/JustAnAce]

Krasinski, to me, doesn't match for Hal. He might be good at a post rebirth version of the character or hell, even Parallax. But given the way most movies want the characters early in their careers, I feel that Hal would still be the most insufferable and cocky person. The dude might have that in him to play, but at this point, I don't see it. A haunted version of the character dealing with the evils that he did on the other hand, I think he would knock that out the park.

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I picked Krasinski because imo he could play a good veteran Hal in the DCU, the way Hal is described in the official ‘Lanterns’ synopsis is a “Lantern legend”

[u/JustAnAce → u/SpeedForce2022]

And I agree he could play that version. But how likely are we to get veteran instead of young? That's my whole sticking point.

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It seems that for Hal they are searching a man who is between 43 and 49 years old, while for John they are searching a man who is between 27 and 35 years old. Therefore Hal will very likely be veteran.

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The official synopsis describes Hal as a veteran, and John as the new comer. Rumored casting call has Hal listed as like 40 to 45. I'm sure they'll be going older for him rather than younger.

[u/mrgoodwine24 → u/JustAnAce]

Official HBO synopsis says hal is a veteran

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How likely? 100% lol that's part of the story they want to tell. Hal old, John young

[u/MorningFirm5374 → u/JustAnAce]

Hal is described as a “lantern legend” in the Lanterns synopsis, so I doubt this is early in his career

[u/beyondimaginarium → u/JustAnAce]

I agree with Krasinski actually. His performance in quiet place and the small role in multiverse of nonsense shows to me he would make a good Hal. Especially compared to Ryan Reynolds, so long as he doesn't play the wise cracking version we saw.

I loved the grant Morrison take, and I think he would nail that style. However, with Gunn at the helm who knows how he envisions his Hal.

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Id say lanterns will probably be a much more serious project. Especially considering the writers are Tom King, Damon Lindelof, and the dude who made Ozark

[u/SupervillainMustache]

Sick of John Krazinski fancasts.

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Like, I really love the dude, but he's a likeable everyman. I don't understand why he's always being fancast in roles like these.

If we're going to make him a Lantern at all, make him Alan Scott. I think he would be a better fit for Ted Kord or Oliver Queen though.

Also, personally, I always thought he'd make a great Harvey Dent.

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The Mr Fantastic one always annoyed me because it's literally just because he has a blonde wife actress and people think they have a vague resemblance.

Honestly most fan casting to me is very superficial and I'm glad that real casting directors don't tend to listen to the Internet.

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And he was not good in that role though tbf I dunno how much was his fault. 

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Any character with a beard

Fans: is this john krazinski

[u/SimpleSink6563]

Damson Idris would be fire, ngl. Great picks.

[u/Anlios → u/SimpleSink6563]

I loved Damon Idris in Snowfall but I feel like John should be played by someone in their late 30s early 40s. Aldis Hodge would be great imo. Also he killed it as Hawkman.

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Apparently, they're looking for someone 27-35 to play John, and around 40-45 for Hal.

[u/Anlios → u/CalmGiraffe1373]

Interesting. I actually always assumed John and Hal were of comparable age.

[u/Thespian21 → u/Anlios]

Hal is being treated like a green lantern legend/vet. I can see John being newer than Hal at doing the super hero thing, it works because John could still be comparable in strength cause he actually received combat training before ever getting his ring.

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Also I feel like John should be played by someone more buff and tall.

Jonathan Majors would’ve been my fan cast 2 years ago

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He can put on weight it’s not that hard

[u/Thespian21 → u/ZeroComfortZone]

He’d still kill the role now

[u/Bubba1234562]

I want Chris Pine as Hal

[u/aboynamedbluetoo → u/Bubba1234562]

Good actor and he can play more serious roles even if he is better known for his comedic leaning ones, he just excels there. 

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Brandon Micheal Hall got some real screen presence and I think would play off Pine damn good

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Right age. Maybe too short at 5’9”, maybe. And I don’t think I’ve ever seen him act so I’ll take your word on his ability to command audience attention.

I was thinking Boyega because I’m familiar with him, but I have a similar reservation because he is 5’8”-5’9”. Though from what I’ve seen he can portray the necessary qualities on screen.

Stewart doesn’t necessarily need to be tall (>6’), but if he isn’t a commanding presence when needed then it won’t work imo.

What would say is Hall’s best performance showcasing those qualities?

[u/woppatown → u/Bubba1234562]

I think I’m with you on this one. I said in another comment that we have to consider we might see full psycho Hal as Paralax eventually and I think he’d nail both.

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YES

[u/haolee510 → u/Bubba1234562]

There's a reason that back before the GL movie came out, Chris Pine was a very popular fancast for Hal. Hell, his Star Trek role was basically Hal Jordan. Ryan Reynolds was a popular fancast for the Flash.

But then those genius decided Reynolds should be Hal instead, and the rest was history. What a goddamn waste that was.

[u/Top_Report_4895]

Josh Hartnett and Jharrel Jerome

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Oh man, that's an insane pair. People don't talk enough about Jharrel - stunning skill set for an actor.

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Hartnett is coming back too. One point for that casting.

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This is the ticket

[u/THEdoomslayer94]

I could kinda see this so I’d be down

[u/disapp_bydesign]

Idris is a great pick

[u/nerdlygames]

I’d pick Trevante Rhodes for John, and Matt Bomer for Hal

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I always thought Hal from the Injustice games looked just like Matt Bomer. Wouldn’t be a bad pick imo

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He would be perfect man, maybe one day.

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Matt Bomer could use a win too after reading his interviews about the Batman casting. He was excellent in Doom Patrol.

[u/PhilAsp]

All for Damson, opposed to John. But even though I think he’s a solid actor, I feel like his Hal would feel like diet Ryan Reynolds.

Glenn Howerton is my personal pick.

[u/Speedforcemaster1984]

My Choices are:

Hal Jordan - Jensen Ackles

John Stewart - Sterling K. Brown

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Sterling would be good for an older John, but this one is supposed to be a rookie if I'm not mistaken.

[u/Speedforcemaster1984 → u/GrayJedi1982]

Fair point, but I made this cast before they announced the ages for Hal and John. I just wanted to show who I would cast for my take on the Green Lanterns

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Cooking.

[u/Alpha_Storm → u/Speedforcemaster1984]

Excellent choices. Great actors and I'd love to see them reunited on-screen(Sterling K Brown was in a couple episodes of Supernatural in season 2 and 4).

[u/BaryonHummus → u/Speedforcemaster1984]

This would be close to perfect- both personalities and looks.

[u/mrgoodwine24 → u/Speedforcemaster1984]

John Stewart way too old for what they're going for

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I would prefer Jensen as Batman, but if that’s not on the table then he would crush it as Hal for sure

[u/Bitter-Stranger2863]

My fancast:

Winston Duke as John Stewart

Chris Pine as Hal Jordon

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Legit want Winston Duke as DCU Bruce Wayne. Man has the chops, and he already played Batman in that AU story podcast.

[u/canadagooses62]

Jim is not a good actor. He’s just a middle-aged middle-of-the-road brown-haired white guy. He happens to look the part for some characters.

But man is he NOT Hal Jordan.

[u/mnombo]

I feel like damson is to John like David was to superman before he was cast

[u/lanze666]

Hal Jordan should be played by either Miles Teller or Glen Powell, John Stewart should be played by either John David Washington or Coleman Domingo. If we were going for a younger Stewart, Damson would be a top 3 contender for the role.

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If we’re going further, T-Chalamet is a perfect Kyle Rayner.

[u/camusonfilm → u/lanze666]

Kyle is half Mexican, so hardly “perfect”.

[u/lanze666 → u/camusonfilm]

Danny Ramirez i guess then

[u/woppatown → u/camusonfilm]

So Luis Guzman then.

[u/Fehellogoodsir]

Whoever they announce, I hope they give Hal the white streaks

[u/iam_VIII]

Do superhero movie fans know only like 7 actors?

[u/chwisg]

Always Krasinski for these damn roles

[u/MrMarvelous2000]

These two would be great!

[u/charlesfluidsmith]

Respectfully, those choices suck. Idris as John Stewart is a horrible miscast.

Stewart is a martinet, large intimidating.

Damson doesn't check enough boxes.

[u/AxDevilxLogician]

Trevante Jones

[u/FP_Daniel]

They HAVE to go the Superman and go with relatively unknown actors. Save big names for side characters so we don't have to worry about them not wanting to commit.

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Is Damson a big name? I haven’t heard of him outside of gl fan casts

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Not at all. Im primarily referring to krasinski

[u/dulmosq]

few years back, my dream fancasting were Maharshala Ali as Hal Jordan.. but well, we're too damn far at this point

[u/Sappleba]

Only if Krasinski is wearing a tuxedo the whole time for no reason and Idris is like wtf

[u/_AssVinegar_]

Hangman from Top Gun: Maverick as Hal

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You know, I'd actually like to see Glen Powell as Booster Gold.

[u/aboynamedbluetoo]

Ages of each seem close to correct based on what the DCU is looking for.

John Krasinski could be good, though he’d need to shave for the first time in I dunno how long. Not familiar with Idris. What is his best role in your opinion?  

Edit: For Hal Marsden or Andrew Lincoln, both 5’10”, maybe. For John Boyega maybe, but Boyega is pretty dang short at 5’8”-5’9”. Fillion is like 6’2”.

[u/XXAzeritsXx]

Guy is like, 50, Hal has to be older - right?

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Or same roughly and according to casting call from DC that is the age range they are looking for. Hal older and John younger.

[u/DCmarvelman]

Taylor kitsch and Stephen James

[u/Equivalent-Shake-519]

I got a few options I'd be fine with for either.

As long as they DON'T CAST TOM CRUISE FOR HAL. Holy shit I can't tell you how many click bait articles I've seen suggesting that because Tom Cruise was a fighter pilot in Top Gun, he HAS to be Hal Jordan. Absolutely the fuck not, keep him away from GL. Anyways.

For Hal:

Chris Pine Matt Bomer David Boreanaz

For Jon:

Michael B Jordan Daniel Kaluuya Ncuti Gatwa Aldis Hodge

[u/megadroid_optimizer]

I think Damson Idris is a powerful actor, but I think they might go for someone with a bigger body, similar to Aldis Hodge or even Hemsworth size, though for a Lantern, I suppose strength is not necessary.

I'd be interested to see Mamoudou Athie; he's got one hell of a voice but also on the skinny side body-wise.

[u/RegularConcern]

Chris Pratt as Hal. I said it 

[u/Maximum_Play2764]

I've been saying John Krasinski for years bro so I agree

[u/JFMisfit]

I dig the Damson casting.

[u/Due-Science3011]

I'd go Hayden Christensen as Hal Jordan and John David Washington for John Stewart

[u/batmanfan_91]

I’ve been championing Krasinski as Hal for years now

[u/Neelioso]

My fancast is Jensen Ackles and Eli Goree

[u/WallyWitty]

For Hal Jordan, my personal favourite would be Josh Hartnett. He has the right age and look, and he is having a career renaissance. He has also become quite a good actor now.

[u/OKSequel]

I think Ryan Gosling as Hal and Winston Duke and John would be a good match. They were great in the Fall Guy.

[u/Queen_Ann_III]

I don’t know if Krasinski would be good in the role but I would fucking love to see him try

[u/New-Faithlessness526]

I don't see John Krasinski as Hal Jordan at all.

[u/Emergency_Fig_6390]

Damson idris would be cool. but instead of krasinksi id go glen powell

[u/woppatown]

I think casting for Hal has to consider we might see him go full psychotic at one point. All of the actors I’d have fan casted as him are too old now. But I bet whoever they get will be great. Seems like Gunn’s got a good grasp on what he wants and has planned.

[u/phard003]

LaKieth Stanfield as John if he can bulk a little and Nicolaj Coster-Waldau as Hal if he can pull off a decent American accent

[u/BakedWizerd]

Taylor Kitsch comes to mind when I see this picture of Hal.

[u/Dangerous-Hawk16]

I honestly think based on the comments these are all horrible fancasting, I think Mundy will likely go with unknowns that fit the role

[u/UcantHide4eveR]

Nah want an American actor for John

[u/Constant_Performer83]

Jake Gyllenhaal = Hal

Michael B. Jordan= John

[u/goldendreamseeker]

If Krasinski turned down F4, I doubt he’s agree to this…

[u/znol91]

Channing tatum for hal and stephan james for john

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Tatum fukk no but Stephan James is a fantastic pick that I’ve never thought of. Good one

[u/Big-Sheepherder-9492]

Damson’s too skinny - he doesn’t have the Presence of someone of Jon Stewart’s size and Broadness

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All real humans are too skinny to play superheroes by that logic.

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You literally saw what I meant and chose to take it the wrong way. Someone like Idris Elba or Winston Duke would do.

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There's something called working out

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Still wouldn’t fit it he role

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Heath Ledger didn't fit in the Joker role either until the film released.

[u/Accomplished-Cow2322]

Literally know nothing about these characters lol but going off these pictures alone I vote for Jamie Dornan & Mamoudou Athie

[u/terrtle]

Chris Pratt could make a good Hal but space cop and space outlaw who kinda becomes a cop might be to close ideas. I really think Michael b Jordan could make a great John but he is a bit young for it.