Brian Austin Green Wants to be Green Lantern...

[K-DoG7p7]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20794

My god! NO!

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PS: I have to say it was nice of him to ask.. so he gets a plus for that

[Jae Namkyoung]

http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/m/terminator_090108/brian_austin_green_5074164.jpg

Yeah, because he could totally save the world ... *facepalm* on second thought, if I had to choose between him and Ryan Gosling ... Ryan Gosling.

http://www.popcritics.com/wp-content/uploads/ryan-gosling.jpg

On second thought, Gosling could pull off a young Ollie, note, I like the Smallville Ollie, Justin however, considering Smallville and the movieverses are different ... =P

[BrianWave]

I wouldn't be shocked if he was cast as Hal. The man has more freaky luck than any ex-90210 star should ever rightly have. For example, this is his girlfriend who pretended to break up with him so he could get more press attention...

http://cm1.theinsider.com/media/0/73/44/megan-fox-nude-pic_472x472.0.0.0x0.432x432.jpeg

I rest my case.

[Rev. Calibos]

Brian Austin Green Wants to be Green Lantern...

I want to have a pair of rocket skates to get to and from school.......doesn't make it a good idea though.

[scout1279]

I'm not saying casting him is a good idea (or that it's not a good idea, for that matter), but I really liked him on "Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles."

[KevinTBrown]

Brian Austin Green Wants to be Green Lantern...


Um..... no.



Christopher Pine has been rumored, and I fully endorse that move.

Green just doesn't look like Hal. Now if you give him a bowl haircut, he could be Guy!

[Shade]

I know I'm probably all alone on this but I think he would be a great choice. He's a strong good looking guy, his work on "Sarah Connor" has been excellent....heck even on crap shows like "Freddie" the guy was the best part, and I'm a big fan of expanding the acting base beyond just the "big names" we see in everything. I think there is an earnestness in his desire for the role that serves the character well and I think he's a lot more talented than given credit for.

[Corrina]

I'm not saying casting him is a good idea (or that it's not a good idea, for that matter), but I really liked him on "Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles."

Yeah, me too.

[Flamebird]

I could see him as Kyle, maybe, but not as Hal.

[Typo Lad]

I know I'm probably all alone on this but I think he would be a great choice. He's a strong good looking guy, his work on "Sarah Connor" has been excellent....heck even on crap shows like "Freddie" the guy was the best part, and I'm a big fan of expanding the acting base beyond just the "big names" we see in everything. I think there is an earnestness in his desire for the role that serves the character well and I think he's a lot more talented than given credit for.
Yeah, this works for me, honestly.

[CannonFodder]

Nathan Fillion should be Hal Jordan.

But I agree with Green as Kyle.

[Red Jack]

http://www.tvguide.com/images/pgimg/roger-cross01.jpg

This is Green Lantern.

[scout1279]

Um..... no.



Christopher Pine has been rumored, and I fully endorse that move.
I think Chis Pine as Hal Jordon kind of sucks, because he's already playing Captain Kirk. It's not that I'm saying I would get confused, or even that audiences would get confused. I just think seeing the same actor in multiple franchises is boring.

I don't know if I can muster that sort of commitment to an actor who isn't Harrison Ford, and the studio doesn't even know how people are going to respond to him in one franchise yet, let alone two.

[K-DoG7p7]

Brian Austin Green as Kyle could have worked 10 years ago.. but not now..
Also Jae... Ryan Gosling as Ollie? that has my full support.

And that kinda brings up some possible Cameos in GL.. we have had hints that Superman might show up, and lets face it.. it would be kinda cool to have a Ollie cameo. Like in a meeting with Carol Ferris because Queen Industries is a parts supplier or something.

[spark627]

I think Brian Austin Green has the look for Hal, can't comment on his acting though since I haven't seen him since he was on 90210. Chris Pine... well, he has Star Trek and I read he will be a part of The A Team movie or something, that is a lot of sci-fi-ish franchises.

I never liked Ryan Gosling as Hal, great actor but not right for the part. If they could make Nathan Fillion look a bit younger he would be absolutely perfect. I also like the idea of Jensen Ackles for Hal.

[scout1279]

I think Brian Austin Green has the look for Hal, can't comment on his acting though since I haven't seen him since he was on 90210. Chris Pine... well, he has Star Trek and I read he will be a part of The A Team movie or something, that is a lot of sci-fi-ish franchises.

That is only OK if he is playing Face.

[Spackling Compound]

So, at least we know Jack Black isn't in the running?

[Corrina]

I saw a preview of the new Star Trek.

Chris Pine? As Kirk? No. He looks like something out of Tiger Beat. Young actors can pull off mature. But not this guy.

[Jae Namkyoung]

I saw a preview of the new Star Trek.

Chris Pine? As Kirk? No. He looks like something out of Tiger Beat. Young actors can pull off mature. But not this guy.

I have a question Corrina...

When has Kirk ever been mature?

I mean he has his moments yes ... but he's always the space jiggalo, with the risk taking, high flying daring crap that gets him in trouble... So... yeah and ya know Chris is kinda cute ^_^

Thankies K-Dog, yes Ryan Gosling as Ollie FTW!

[kingdom2000]

Having seen Green on Terminator, I can't dismiss the idea like I would have years ago. He has developed way beyond his 90210 days. Also, if you look at his history with the ladies, he puts Hal to shame. The idea I hate is Chris Pine in the role. Thank god that one was debunked. He is the guy of the moment but it will click pretty soon that he is a one trick actor that is simply playing variations of himself.

[Corrina]

I have a question Corrina...

When has Kirk ever been mature?

I mean he has his moments yes ... but he's always the space jiggalo, with the risk taking, high flying daring crap that gets him in trouble... So... yeah and ya know Chris is kinda cute ^_^

Thankies K-Dog, yes Ryan Gosling as Ollie FTW!

Kirk should be a guy who'd you follow into battle, without question, even if he's young.

For instance, Daniel Radcliffe. He's what...? 20? 21? But he carried the last Harry Potter movie. Someone like that, someone young, but who has presence, you know?

Not Mr. Tiger Beat.

[Jae Namkyoung]

But Kirk is that guy, ... just not as ... Jean-Luc Picard about it ^_^ I mean, Kirk = Awesomeness.

http://www.funnyphotos.net.au/images/star-trek-motivational-posters-captain-james-t-kir.jpg

See!

[scout1279]

Yeah, I'm going to have to see the movie before I pass judgment on Pine as Captain Kirk, because I think that Shatner's Kirk was a guy that you wouldn't necessarily think "great leader" just to look at him. It was all in his actions. And he could be quite boyish too.

Another point in favor of Brian Austin Green, I like that his initials spell out BAG, providing a fun nickname, if anyone but me called him that.

[Corrina]

Yeah, I'm going to have to see the movie before I pass judgment on Pine as Captain Kirk, because I think that Shatner's Kirk was a guy that you wouldn't necessarily think "great leader" just to look at him. It was all in his actions. And he could be quite boyish too.


I agree.

Which is why I waited until I saw the trailer to figure out if Pine could do it.

The trailer sure didn't convince me. It made me want to run in the opposite direction.

Maybe some of you guys will convince, after seeing the whole movie. But I'm getting the feeling it might be like petulant Colin Ferrell playing Alexander the Great. Majestic? Just not in the acting toolbox there.

[CannonFodder]

Kirk should be a guy who'd you follow into battle, without question, even if he's young.

For instance, Daniel Radcliffe. He's what...? 20? 21? But he carried the last Harry Potter movie. Someone like that, someone young, but who has presence, you know?

Not Mr. Tiger Beat.

When I think Daniel Radcliffe, pretty much the last thing I think is "he has presence". He comes across as a leader about as much as a pack of gum does. Hermione always seems tougher and more in charge, whereas Harry seems to be the type of hero that just stumbles into victory every time.


Yeah, I'm going to have to see the movie before I pass judgment on Pine as Captain Kirk, because I think that Shatner's Kirk was a guy that you wouldn't necessarily think "great leader" just to look at him. It was all in his actions. And he could be quite boyish too.

Amen, early judgment is ridiculous. And Kirk was a rebel, but a clever and charismatic one. Picard was more the "leader" archetype.


I agree.

Which is why I waited until I saw the trailer to figure out if Pine could do it.

The trailer sure didn't convince me. It made me want to run in the opposite direction.


So, you judged him based on three lines of dialogue? Many people made the same mistake with Daniel Craig before Casino Royale came out, and they were eating crow after its success.

[Jae Namkyoung]

I agree.

Which is why I waited until I saw the trailer to figure out if Pine could do it.

The trailer sure didn't convince me. It made me want to run in the opposite direction.

Maybe some of you guys will convince, after seeing the whole movie. But I'm getting the feeling it might be like petulant Colin Ferrell playing Alexander the Great. Majestic? Just not in the acting toolbox there.

Er... so just the trailer.. so .. um, yeah thats okay. That's fine, I'm *not* a fan of this movie, but I'd like to see why you think of him as just Mr. Tiger Beat, I mean ... Kirk was Kirk he wasn't the most brilliant leader ala-Picard, thank you CannonFodder by the way you adorable red shirt you!

Kirk was that a rebel, the playboy, the adventurer type person, charming and boyish good looks...

[Michael P]

I think Pine looks fine as Kirk just from what we've seen so far. I also like Quinto as Spock and Simon Pegg as Scotty.

[Jae Namkyoung]

I think Pine looks fine as Kirk just from what we've seen so far. I also like Quinto as Spock and Simon Pegg as Scotty.

I hear that McCoy is suppose to be crabbier than ever *snicker* and Quinto as Spock is just yummy damn it. Sorry, inner Trekie coming out there. *get back in there you bastard!*

[Cayman]

Megan Fox should be his Star Sapphire.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

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Yeah, because he could totally save the world ... *facepalm* on second thought, if I had to choose between him and Ryan Gosling ... Ryan Gosling.

On second thought, Gosling could pull off a young Ollie, note, I like the Smallville Ollie, Justin however, considering Smallville and the movieverses are different ... =P

I agree with Flamebird ...I see Green as Kyle Rayner more than Hal Jordan. I do think the perfect person to play Hal Jordan would be :

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg196/americanbuffalo/stock%20people-%20male/arsl03_brolin.jpg

He just screams "MANLY" and what a tough , airforce type guy should be on screen as Hal. He's doing Jonah Hex right now. But I'd cast him .


Now if I was casting Oliver Queen ...well ya need someone to play off that. Ollie is part Robin Hood sure , but he's a dashing rogue with the ladies . And I go get :

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/drummergrl1310/Hotties/Josh%20Holloway/josh-holloway.jpg



So, at least we know Jack Black isn't in the running?


Ha ha ....could ya imagine it. Millions of people when they watched the film would believe that Jack Black playing a guy who ate a coyate was GREEN LANTERN. :tongue:

[Black Atom]

Er... so just the trailer.. so .. um, yeah thats okay. That's fine, I'm *not* a fan of this movie, but I'd like to see why you think of him as just Mr. Tiger Beat, I mean ... Kirk was Kirk he wasn't the most brilliant leader ala-Picard, thank you CannonFodder by the way you adorable red shirt you!

Kirk was that a rebel, the playboy, the adventurer type person, charming and boyish good looks...

That doesn't mean he wasn't a leader. Kirk wasn't Marverick from Top Gun. He's a guy that would've died to save any other member of his crew. He took risks when there was no other options and only stepped on the rules when it prevented him from putting his crew first. That's the Kirk I remember. Sure, he was a swashbuckler, but it's revisionist thinking to paint Kirk as some sort of habitual rule-breaker who did stuff like drive American musclecars into the grand canyon for kicks as a kid.

[Michael P]

Well, revision's exactly what they're doing, since this version of Kirk didn't have the same childhood stability that the original did. (The original Kirk was actually a stuffy nerd at the Academy who didn't blossom socially until he met Gary Mitchell as an ensign.) Which highlights the idea that it's Kirk's inherent leadership abilities that made him a great captain, rather his circumstances.

[Corrina]

That doesn't mean he wasn't a leader. Kirk wasn't Marverick from Top Gun. He's a guy that would've died to save any other member of his crew. He took risks when there was no other options and only stepped on the rules when it prevented him from putting his crew first. That's the Kirk I remember. Sure, he was a swashbuckler, but it's revisionist thinking to paint Kirk as some sort of habitual rule-breaker who did stuff like drive American musclecars into the grand canyon for kicks as a kid.

Yes.

He wasn't Maverick. He was Iceman. Then he started to mellow out, especially after the pilot episode. Remember how ruthless and careful he was in dealing with Gary Mitchell?

I don't mind a young Kirk growing into himself. But that leadership potential needs to be there.

In other words, to me, he could look young but he needs to be a man, not a boy. I look at Chris Pine in the pilot and I see boy, not man. At this point, the kid playing John Connor is selling me on leadership better.

And, hey, the point of the trailer is selling me on the movie right? I'm supposed to make a judgment from that on whether I want to see it or not.

[kingdom2000]

Yes.

He wasn't Maverick. He was Iceman. Then he started to mellow out, especially after the pilot episode. Remember how ruthless and careful he was in dealing with Gary Mitchell?

I don't mind a young Kirk growing into himself. But that leadership potential needs to be there.

In other words, to me, he could look young but he needs to be a man, not a boy. I look at Chris Pine in the pilot and I see boy, not man. At this point, the kid playing John Connor is selling me on leadership better.

And, hey, the point of the trailer is selling me on the movie right? I'm supposed to make a judgment from that on whether I want to see it or not.

If going by the movie, he jumps from cadet to captain (after picking a fight with Spock). What more do you need to prove leadership chops (well other then 10 or so years of experience that Captains usually get before reaching that rank. What matters is he has Confidence and that Reckless Smile.

If Chris Pine annoys you, I could probably really annoy you with other spoilers that I am aware of cause he is just the tip of the iceberg. Its those spoilers that guarantee I am approaching the film as popcorn movie and try to cut off the "I am a trekkie!!" switch, otherwise I probably wouldn't be able to enjoy the movie.

[Corrina]

If Chris Pine annoys you, I could probably really annoy you with other spoilers that I am aware of cause he is just the tip of the iceberg. Its those spoilers that guarantee I am approaching the film as popcorn movie and try to cut off the "I am a trekkie!!" switch, otherwise I probably wouldn't be able to enjoy the movie.

Eh, see, Star Trek is probably something that I probably couldn't accept revisions in, at least not original series. I'm too close to the original series and i know it.

Pine annoys me because he seems like a Hollywood idea, rather than good casting. Look, Shatner isn't much of an actor but he's the hardest of the original cast to replace because there's something intense about his Kirk, something about the energy that's hard to duplicate, at least for me.

Plenty of people have played Vulcans well. Hell, Kirstie Alley did. So Spock isn't that hard to recast.

Kirk is, though.

Anyway, you all have fun with it. I didn't think it was my thing, so I'm sorry to subject everyone to cranky old lady.

[CannonFodder]

Eh, see, Star Trek is probably something that I probably couldn't accept revisions in, at least not original series. I'm too close to the original series and i know it.

Pine annoys me because he seems like a Hollywood idea, rather than good casting. Look, Shatner isn't much of an actor but he's the hardest of the original cast to replace because there's something intense about his Kirk, something about the energy that's hard to duplicate, at least for me.

Plenty of people have played Vulcans well. Hell, Kirstie Alley did. So Spock isn't that hard to recast.

Kirk is, though.

Anyway, you all have fun with it. I didn't think it was my thing, so I'm sorry to subject everyone to cranky old lady.

Revisions don't have to be a bad thing if they're done well, and with a measure of respect.

I agree that Kirk was the most difficult to recast, but you can't trivialize how unique the Spock character is. Yes, people have played Vulcans before, but how many have played half human/half Vulcans? It's something you don't see very often, even in all the Trek incarnations. You need someone who can portray a man caught between feeling and logic, while still carrying an emotional appeal for the audience. That's not as easy as it sounds to accomplish.

If you're a Star Trek fan, I'm surprised you wouldn't want to at least give it a chance. I'm not saying it's definitely going to be awesome, because I don't know. But I'm willing to give it more than 2 1/2 minutes to win me over.

[Corrina]

Yes, but you don't have four kids at home.

Getting to the movies for me requires a great deal of scheduling, plus money for babysitting. Whatever I'm seeing has got to be something I really WANT to see for me to spend that kind of funds.

"Taking a chance" on movies just isn't in the cards because I can't do it casually.

[CannonFodder]

Yes, but you don't have four kids at home.

Getting to the movies for me requires a great deal of scheduling, plus money for babysitting. Whatever I'm seeing has got to be something I really WANT to see for me to spend that kind of funds.

"Taking a chance" on movies just isn't in the cards because I can't do it casually.

Ah, now that I can understand, lol.

(you could always rent it later, I suppose)

[Jae Namkyoung]

Yes, but you don't have four kids at home.

Getting to the movies for me requires a great deal of scheduling, plus money for babysitting. Whatever I'm seeing has got to be something I really WANT to see for me to spend that kind of funds.

"Taking a chance" on movies just isn't in the cards because I can't do it casually.

*nod* Netflix ^_^ which reminds me to book my opening night tickets... while I still have money! ^_^ Anyway, I'm sure you'll see reviews here from us who see it ^_^

[Black Atom]

I'm kinda with Corrina on this. It's not really that I unilaterally object to revisions, but in this case they've revised out everything that made Star Trek unique. Watching that trailer, it seems to adopt the formula of all the other genre fiction adapted for the big screen recently, from Spider-Man to Lord of the Rings to Dragonball. So Kirk's now a reckless, wayward youth growing into his own and finding within himself the traits of a great leader? Great, I've only seen that film a million times or so.

I get that they're trying to farm the franchise out to a wider audience and they'll probably be successful, but it just doesn't look interesting to me.

[Infra-Man]

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