What's Going On With DCU Hal Jordan? 

Gotta wait another 10 years for an accurate depiction of Hal Jordan

I'm onboard with this casting because Chandler's a great actor who I think can nail the part of a veteran Hal in a gritty detective style story. Yep, he's older, but his real age as an actor matters far less than what he is able to play on screen. They have a very definite vision for the story they want to tell with this series, which is a good thing, and it makes perfect sense in a universe where heroes have existed for ages and some have been at it for many years.

People seem to forget that James Gunn has stated this universe is star wars-like in the sense that there will be multiple time periods. Just because Hal may be gone in the present, we can still get animated shows/games/movies that take place in his prime and tell his story more in depth.

I’m just hoping this lantern show isn’t the only time we see hal Jordan. Again I don’t mind John as the main lantern but I definitely don’t wanna see just a season of hal. Just have hal in the show and use him whenever necessary

James Gunn is CLEARLY going for an older Hal Jordan, a Hal Jordan that’s been Green Lantern for quite a while by the time Kal-El becomes Superman for the first time. And…if that’s what he’s going for, then okay…yeah, Kyle Chandler fits the part. It’s definitely better casting than Brolin, McConaughey, or McGregor

I like it, it's all about acting capabilities

Remember we were told Henry Cavil was too old to play Superman. But we're getting an older batman and green lantern

Hal is my favorite dc character and the fact that this his only second live action appearance it makes me sad knowing he’s not gonna be in this universe for the long run. He deserves better especially after the 2011 movie but atlas maybe in another life

i’m excited to see what he brings, he’s a very solid actor. i don’t really care that they want an older Hal Jordan, i just want more Green Lantern content

Kyle Chandler is 59 years old and Nathan Fillion is 53 years old, so that means Hal Jordan is the first DCU Green Lantern. The only film that I can see Lanterns setting up with his terrifying mystery is Justice League Blackest Night and that would be DC Studios equivalent to Avengers Infinity War & Avengers Endgame, but before you can do Justice League Blackest Night Batman has to die, so the ending to DCU Chapter One Gods and Monsters will be Justice League Final Crisis and then DCU Chapter Two will end with Justice League Blackest Night. James Gunn even said this about Lanterns back during January 31, 2023 "In it, they discover a terrifying mystery that ties into our larger story of the DCU." James Gunn didn't say that the "terrifying mystery" would end DCU Chapter One Gods and Monsters, James Gunn actually meant that it would continue through DCU Chapter One Gods and Monsters & DCU Chapter Two, that means Kyle Chandler actually does have a film he will come back for, that being Justice League Blackest Night but he will return as a Black Lantern, NOT a Green Lantern.

I don't know how to feel about this casting, my goat deserves a chance to shine 😔

Im not gonna lie; Kyle Chanler as Hal Jordan is a pretty solid casting. I still dont love the idea of Hal being played by an actor who's almost 60, but he's certainly a better pick for Hal than Josh Brolin. Im just sad this implies that Hal won't be staying around in the DCU for long as Im scared they'll adapt the Parallax arc in this series and then kill off Hal Jordan just like that without exploring his character and how much of a quintessential character he was to the Green Lantern mythos and characters like Sinestro who's rivalry is too iconic to ignore, as his rivalry with Sinestro could've made for such epic built up cinematic conflict for a trilogy of GL films. I worry that since they're making Hal older, they may not adapt his iconic rivalry with Sinestro since Hal and Sinestro are such pivotal rivals in the Green Lantern comics, given their history as former partners and how different they are with such a unique dynamic, as I also fear they'll just make Sinestro John Stewart's arch enemy instead, as even though they have fought before, they don't have that interesting relationship and juxtaposition that makes Sinestro and Hal so entertaining. Look, I love John, as he was always my favourite GL when I was growing up. However, there is a small part of me that still wishes that they could have Hal & John share the spotlight equally as the main GL's of the DCU, with Hal up in space & John on Earth with he Justice League, but whatever, Kyle Chndler as Hal is still a solid casting.

I'm sorry Hal jordan fans. 😢

I was really hoping for a young Hal Jordan for the new universe. Get to see him on many adventures and as a founding JL member. Tbf we don’t know what’s gonna happen in the universe yet but idk man…. Wanted a young start to Hal and other lanterns like Kyle Rayner (my favorite lantern) start to come into play.

I prefer Hal Jordan young I need to know his story DC/Warner tried to tell his story, but fails People is waiting

Idk how to feel about an older Hal Jordan. Like I always wanted them for Hal, at least a bit younger but a vet, then bring in John (who is kinda around the same ish age but younger than Hal) and showing him the ropes. I know John is the fan favorite, but could we at least have Hal some love because he isn't. But i digress.

I like James Gunn and I support him in the new DCU but the series of Lanterns I think need to develop the Hal Jordan character and makes 4 or 5 movies with him. Also Lanterns has interesting characters and can do movies with John Steward, Laila, Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz

I'm not against seeing an older Hal Jordan but 60 is a bit much.

Well, James Gunn seems to be basing his universe off the 90s DC, and Hal was definitely close to 50 by those white stripes. I could see Parallax as the main villain, and possessing Hal Jordan….

I started reading comics about the time Blackest Night started so I got into all the Green Lantern stuff during the Hal Jordan renaissance and I’m a big fan of his. But I’m not gonna sit hear and say that the eventual Green Lantern movie has to star Hal over John, Guy, or Kyle to be good. The other 3 are all capable of carrying a film so if Hal isn’t present much in this DC universe, so be it. I’m sure the movies will be rebooted and we’ll have another chance to see Hal star in a movie in a decade or two.

It's in talks. It's not official yet

Ok, I wanna stay optimistic about everything with the Green Lanterns in the DCU but honestly I’m feeling a little bit skeptical, and I hate saying that

It couldn't been Chris Pratt... for Hal Jordan or Booster Gold...

damn bro, they ain’t even got a press release about the news yet 😭

Best case scenario is they make Hal the greatest GL that carries the first season on his back n becomes parallax in season 2 then becomes the spectre of the DCU onwards, gives respect to his character while sticking to source material n is a good excuse on why he’d stick around at an older age

This is the one time me and James Gunn will have to disagree😂 (outside of saying sum old stuff might be canon)

The Universe is just beginning... Cast a Young Actor for almost every Role... Make them look old if the story demands, But the Actor must be YOUNG 😮‍💨

John Stewart’s awesome. But I want Hal to get a good live action adaptation first. I just hope that they blow me away with his character so much that I won’t mind him staying for 1 season

this dude LOOKS like Hal .. but goddamn 60 ?!?!

Kyle Chandler does suit the role

What’s stopping them from telling any of these characters that’s stories are already unfolded in the dcu with prequel series/movies. Like I expect to very much see dicks story in full through the dcu even if he is nightwing already. We could see Hal’s green lantern story without being hampered by the other characters tying down the green lantern lore

Being old doesn’t really mean shit. I hope they just don’t kill him off. Good casting

Kyle Chandler will really work, but I'm curious to see his action in the film and who he plays off.

so 59 year old cast as green lantern BUT fired Henry cavill and Ben affleck because are too older? what´s going on with James Gunn, this is a secure FLOP for this DCU

It works if their goal is to sideline him immediately for more diverse Lanterns. I'm just saying it because it seems to be the trend these days. 😂

They’re casting him old because they’re doing Parallax, and to use as an excuse to do movies in the past to explain more Lanterns lore so both Hal and Jon’s story can be told concurrently.

Kyle Chandler is almost 60 but come on. With some makeup and good lighting, he can easily pass for late 40s

They made him that old because they plan to kill him off just like they did before in the most recent cartoon imagining Hal Jordan gets To shine as more mature version of himself, I like this pic

James Marsden would have been the best pick imo

He’s in talks to play Hal Jordan, nothing confirmed yet

I'm gonna take this with a grain of salt because idk if james gunn has confirmed this or not

I really like the actor but I feel like the ideal older actor for Hal Jordan is Tom Cruise I know he's 62 but I've just always seen him as Hal

They are definitely killing him off in the near future. DC has always done Hal Jordan dirty, which pisses me off. Look I like John Stewart he’s awesome but Hal is my favourite Green Lantern and I just don’t know about casting an older actor This has me worried that James is gonna make Barry Allen and Oliver Queen older as well

I would have taken Glen Powell or Chris Pine

Looks like WB refuses to be smart . Chris pine is right mf there ..

they should of gone for a glenn powel or miles teller

I just want GL trilogy based on Geoff's run. It could have been perfect.

I like the casting and am pumped for John Stewart to be the main Lantern

Great choice, I loved his character mark Russell in the monster verse. Same with his character Bruce Baxter in King Kong 2005.

They should put in Jessica Cruz and cast a really sexy and hot latina :)

Better than not having him at all. Still it'll be interesting how it'll go

Does Gunn know Alan Scott exists? Yeah I don't think he does because he's clueless.

While I don't really like it I will wait and see

Wait, did people not realize he was going to be old? Litterally everything point towards him going to be old.

I actually like this actor, I like his scene in wolf of wall street.

I really like Kyle Chandler, and he fits the personality for Hal (watch King Kong 2005 if you wanna see), so I'm gonna let James Gunn cook.

I don't really care if they cast him as old Hal Jordan Quality is still my priority not age.

so maybe parallax with be the big villain? Then we get hal jordan young? i’m okay with that

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Timothy Olyphant should be Mister Freeze

I wanted chris pine to be hal jordan too

I don’t completely agree with your assessment. It’s seems to me that they are trying to pass the torch to Jon Stewart. And also remember that Hal Literally is older in the comics (New 52 aside). During the whole Paralax saga he was obviously wisened and older, with gray hair to boot. It also strikes me that you’re making sweeping judgments ability to play the roll without watching his body of work. What he did on Friday night lights has big Hal Jordan Energy (although he’s not as jerky) and his arc on Gray’s Anatomy will leave you shook. Check that out and then see if you want to change your mind

Yll are being overdramatic but it's expected from the DCU fandom at this point. Kyle Chandler is only in talks Gunn hasn't confirmed it yet🤷‍♂️

This casting is amazing. Perfit!

Good casting he a great coach in saturday night lights

I actually don't mind this casting...but tbh, I've never really cared about Hal Jordan anyway, so...

How can you say It doesn't work if we never watch the lantern series?

Bruh, dcu gunna be amazing

I know it's Marvel but RDJ will be 60 next year and is playing Dr. Doom... 🙃😅

I am desagree with you sorry, according to me it s à good croire we can have a new vision about a older and veteran hal jordan and it can be amazing

He looks early 50s. He looks like Hal Jordon. Wolf of Wall Street...I can so see it! Chris Pine looks nothing like Hal.

Lets be real any hero worked in the tomorrow verse, the whole thing was bad? John catching strays for nothing

Where the heck is Gunn getting these guys from?? Straight from the retirement home or something

Hal Jordan will be dead by the end of S1. Whether or not it will be meaningful and respectful to the character is the question.

What if the fox Marvel Universe became the MCU

I'm sorry but he doesn't even look like Hal Jordan, Chris Pine would've been million times better. James Gunn really dropped the ball with this casting.

Silver age time golden age? Comic written

Im sad now

I think Ryan Reynolds would’ve been a good pick tbh 😂

W casting. John Stewart is the better lantern anyway

We could have had Ewan McGregor or Chris Pine. But this is what we got. Yet if we got one of them. WHY IS HAL 60.

This choice absolutely sucks

Why do people bitch about the age he could play him for a bit

Is this even 100% confirmed ?

Its not confirmed

I don't like this. It feels like deliberately making Hal older just so John can be the main green lantern. Why pit them against ewch other. The right wing sjw's are just going to blame John gor Hal being an older and likely only in 1 season. Why not just cast 2 20-something or 30-something actors to be Hal and John to make them a cool duo. If Hal just becomes Parallax...then DC is just trolling us fans at this point.

killing off hal jordan early on is better than bringing thawne back for 9 seasons…..

What the actual fuck

Nah Chris pine 🌲

Who cares I love this casting if you want to cry about it then cry about then we can’t always get our way.Not everything needs to be a young actor playing the character.

Shit take, probably hy a millennial

Hal is going to freaking die 😭

Who TF is that

IMO No one in the general audience really likes Hal. Live action movie and animated series both failed.

ok guys , be prepared to say goodbeye to barry too