There’s a fresh take on Superman on the horizon, brought to us by James Gunn, and alongside it, Nathan Fillion will be stepping into the role of Green Lantern. In a recent chat with TV Guide, Fillion shared insights into how his portrayal of Guy Gardner will diverge from previous iterations. He candidly described his character as, "He's a jerk!" Fillion elaborated, "What's important to know is, 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, which is very freeing as an actor because you just think to yourself, what is the most selfish, self-serving thing I can do in this moment? And that's the answer. That's what you do in that moment.”
Fillion also pointed out Gardner's superhero alter ego harbors a touch of hubris. “I think if he has a superpower, it might be his overconfidence, in that he thinks he could take on Superman,” the actor remarked. “He can't!"
The upcoming Superman film marks the inaugural entry in the entirely rebooted DC Cinematic Universe and will launch the first chapter of the new DCU, dubbed Gods and Monsters. However, the DC establishment isn't the only one delving into the Green Lanterns. HBO is currently filming a series-style exploration of other members of the superhero alliance, titled Lanterns, featuring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. This series is slated to premiere in 2026.
Superman stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Milly Alcock as Supergirl, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film, penned and directed by James Gunn, is set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
