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Actor Finn Wittrock has opened up about his almost-role as Guy Gardner in the ultimately scrapped DCEU Green Lantern series.
In a conversation with ComicBook.com, Wittrock discussed the preparations he made for a Green Lantern series that was revealed in 2021 but will no longer be produced due to James Gunn and Peter Safran’s development of a new DCU.
“I had like 20 Green Lantern comics sitting in my closet. I was starting to read the comics, my five-year-old son would find the comics and be like ‘Dad, what’s this?’ And I was like, ‘Research from a project that never was.’ But yeah, it gave me a great education into Green Lantern already,” Wittrock said. He expressed his growing interest in the storyline and acknowledged the disappointment of the show’s cancellation, while also holding hope for future opportunities in comic book roles.
About whether he was prepared to sport Guy Gardner’s iconic bowl cut, Wittrock stated, “Well, I knew, I knew the fans wouldn’t forgive me if I didn’t have the red hair and the bow cut. So, yeah, I was preparing, I was mentally preparing. Not physically. I was gonna wait till the last possible second for that.”
Despite the end of the Green Lantern project that was to star Wittrock, it has been disclosed by Gunn and Safran that an alternate Green Lantern series titled Lanterns is in development.
It has also been revealed that Nathan Fillion will take on the mantle of Guy Gardner in the forthcoming DCU. Fillion’s Gardner is set to make his first appearance in 2025’s Superman and is expected to feature in the Lanterns series, which will focus on characters Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
FAQ: Unmade Green Lantern Series and Finn Wittrock’s Casting as Guy Gardner
- Was Finn Wittrock officially cast as Guy Gardner in a Green Lantern series?
Yes, Finn Wittrock was cast as Guy Gardner for a series that has now been canceled. - Why was the Green Lantern series canceled?
The Green Lantern series was canceled due to James Gunn and Peter Safran taking over DC’s film and television slate and creating a new DCU direction. - Who will now play Guy Gardner in the DCU?
Actor Nathan Fillion has been announced as the new Guy Gardner in the upcoming DCU. - What is the new Green Lantern series about?
The new series titled “Lanterns” will primarily focus on the Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart. - When is Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner expected to debut?
Fillion’s portrayal of Guy Gardner is expected to debut in the 2025 movie “Superman.”
Conclusion
The journey of bringing the iconic Green Lantern character Guy Gardner to the screen has had its twists and turns. While Finn Wittrock had been geared up to bring the character to life, the changing landscape of the DCEU under Gunn and Safran’s new vision has redirected the path for Guy Gardner. As fans hold on to Wittrock’s contemplation of the role and look forward to Nathan Fillion’s iteration, the anticipation for the new “Lanterns” series continues to grow.