Warner Bros. spoke at length to their investors about projects in development for The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman, but Green Lantern is on the immediate horizon at the studio, with a 3D release next summer. Today brings the official synopsis for the extraterrestrial film, which stars Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal) as the titular hero. The cast also includes Blake Lively (Gossip Girl), Peter Sarsgaard (An Education), Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes), Angela Bassett (Akeelah & the Bee), and Tim Robbins (Mystic River). Martin Campbell (Casino Royale) is directing from a script by Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Marc Guggenheim, and Michael Goldenberg. Hit the jump for the full synopsis. Green Lantern is slated to hit theaters in 3D and 2D on June 17, 2011.
Here’s the synopsis via ComicBookMovie.com:
Bringing the enduringly popular superhero to the big screen for the first time, “Green Lantern” stars Ryan Reynolds (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) in the title role, under the direction of Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”).
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.
Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.
Campbell directs “Green Lantern” from a screenplay by Greg Berlanti & Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim and Michael Goldenberg, story by Greg Berlanti & Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim, based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics.
The film also stars Blake Lively (upcoming “The Town,” TV’s “Gossip Girl”) as the spirited Carol Ferris, a test pilot and the heir apparent to her father’s aviation company; Peter Sarsgaard (“An Education,” “Flightplan”) as scientist Dr. Hector Hammond; Mark Strong (“Sherlock Holmes”) as Sinestro, Jordan’s powerful mentor in the Green Lantern Corps; Jay O. Sanders (“Revolutionary Road”) as Carl Ferris, Carol’s aircraft designer dad; Temuera Morrison (“Star Wars” Episodes II and III) as Abin Sur, Jordan’s alien predecessor; Taika Waititi (TV’s “The Flight of the Conchords”) as flight navigator Tom Kalmaku, Hal’s good friend and confidante; Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett (“What’s Love Got to Do with It”) as enigmatic government scientist Amanda Waller; and Academy Award® winner Tim Robbins (“Mystic River”) as Hector’s influential father, Senator Robert Hammond.
The film is being produced by Donald De Line (“The Italian Job”) and Greg Berlanti (upcoming “Life As We Know It”). Herbert W. Gains and Andrew Haas serve as executive producers. Geoff Johns and Lucienne Papon are co-producing.
The film’s behind-the-scenes creative team is led by a number of Academy Award® winners, including director of photography Dion Beebe (“Memoirs of a Geisha”), production designer Grant Major (“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”), and costume designer Ngila Dickson (“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”), as well as Oscar®-nominated editor and longtime Campbell collaborator, Stuart Baird (“Gorillas in the Mist,” “Superman”). The film’s visual effects are being overseen by Oscar®-nominee Kent Houston (“The Adventures of Baron Von Munchausen,” “Casino Royale”).
The film is currently scheduled for release in 3D and 2D on June 17, 2011. “Green Lantern” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. ‘
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But Hal Jordan IS Parallax? Right?
Last week I *had* to watch Edge of Darkness not once but twice — terrible movie but it looks very good.. and I brought my Casino Royale dvd with me so I'll be revisiting it soon — anyway, I've high hopes in what Martin Campbell can achieve with this one.. it'll look terrific, that's for sure, and the action will be good and well shot too
From what I remember, Hal was possessed by the entity Parallax but, they are not one and the same.
I swear to God, if the trailer has anyone tell Hal Jordan that this is his “destiny,” I might have to skip the whole thing altogether.
right, parallax took over kyle rayner for a bit too
my hesitance in believing this mainly falls in how bad the synopsis is written.
they used “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” as a reference for Reynolds. that's cold, man. cold..
Meh, First Flight was awesome… Would much prefer to see a sequel to that than this. Sounds like Hal's spunky girlfriend is along for the ride in this one… Never a good sign.
This movie is gong to suck balls! Reynolds ain't shit. Too much steroids and lots of freaking acne. You did see the proposal didn't you? His face is jacked up. Makeup literally had to plug his gaping pores with stucco. Meh!
They should have used John Cena for this. He was awesome in the Marine. Hell, them bad boys in the WWF would make great superheroes.
ur an idiot,,,john cena sucks ass,,and talk about steroids that fag ass of his is nothing but steroids…
If John Cena would act his way out of a paper bag, I'd agree. But I think Reylolds and his acting experience will bring a depth to the character than Cena couldn't.
Actually, Peter Sarsgaard was not playing with the villian. Already he has to got another game to play. Specially in this movie they’ve got a visual effects guy from “Baron Munchausen”? Oh, that’s awesome, I love that movie!