RUMOR: Josh Brolin Offered Hal Jordan Role In DC Universe ‘Green Lantern’ Series

Is Josh Brolin joining the DC Universe?

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Could Josh Brolin be coming to the DC Universe? A new rumor suggests the actor was offered the role of Hal Jordan in the upcoming Green Lantern series Lanterns.

The rumor mill has been churning the past few days with news about the DC Universe casting its Hal Jordan. While some fans have advocated for a lesser-known and younger actor to take on the role of the Green Lantern, it was reported that the DC Universe was looking for a big name in their 40s to portray the character in Lanterns. While a few names were suggested, absolutely nobody expected the one to float to the top to be Josh Brolin.

The Hal Jordan rumor first broke from the site Nexus Point News, before being backed up by Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider. While this is still far from confirmed, all eyes are now on Josh Brolin to see if he accepts the offer to join the cast of Lanterns as perhaps the most iconic Green Lantern in the history of the franchise.

Josh Brolin’s History With Superhero Roles

While fans know Josh Brolin best for his roles as Thanos and Cable in the MCU, he’s no stranger to the DC Universe. Before Ryan Reynolds permanently soiled the name Green Lantern on the silver screen, Brolin played Jonah Hex, a lesser-known gunslinger from the pages of DC. While it’s a role that is very different from Hal Jordan, it gives him the history that shows he’d be open to a project set in that world like Lanterns.

An actor Josh Brolin’s age playing the Green Lantern also lines up with what fans already know about Lanterns. In the upcoming DC Universe series, Hal Jordan is set to be an established lantern taking John Stewart under his wing to investigate a mystery. So even if it may be hard to imagine Brolin as the iconic character, the rumor does line up with what’s been established by the heads of DC.

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Anthony Singletary

Anthony Singletary

Anthony has always had a love for stories. An aspiring screenwriter and video editor, he takes pride in connecting fans with the latest heroic news!