Once Upon a Time Jack Black was Slated for a Green Lantern Role
Imagine a world where Jack Black, the funny guy from Kung Fu Panda, was the Green Lantern. Sounds fun, right? Well, back in the early 2000s, it almost happened. This was long before Ryan Reynolds wore the ring in the movie that, let’s be fair, wasn’t great.
But there was a time when our Green Lantern wasn’t going to be a super serious dude. It was 2004, and the plan was for a comedy-filled superhero flick. Despite all the plans, though, fan anger made sure the project got canned.
Fans Say No to Comedic Green Lantern
We all see Green Lantern as a serious deal, right? So, the idea of turning him into a funny character was a shock. And not in a good way. Fans of the character were not happy. Guess they just couldn’t see him cracking jokes.
That must’ve bummed out Jack Black, who was eager about the idea. Caught between wanting to bring fans a new-look Green Lantern and sticking to tradition, the project hit rough waters. But Jack Black wasn’t all out of ideas, he even joked about nabbing villains with glowing green gadgets.
The Green Superman Movie We Got Instead
The script had been cooking since 1997, with rewrites and changes. It finally went to film director Martin Campbell with Ryan Reynolds in the cockpit. But it wasn’t all roses. The movie bombed big time. Reynolds even went as far as to say it practically killed his career.
Bright Side? Reynolds and Blake Lively hit it off while filming, which gave fans something to smile about.
Reconsidering the Jack Black Green Lantern Comedy
Thinking back, fans and movie folks wonder if the fun route with Jack Black might’ve been better. The Green Lantern flick we got was not well-received. Folks didn’t like the chemistry between Reynolds and Lively and the special effects were a flop.
Bringing in Black, a comedy king, might have been a game-changer. His passion and ideas could have created a standout superhero film. One that wouldn’t have been your average superhero movie.
Current Life of the Green Lantern Movie
Though it wasn’t a success, the Green Lantern movie with Ryan Reynolds can still be rented on AppleTV+. Maybe some out there might still find something to enjoy about it.
But what about Jack Black? He might’ve missed out on playing a superhero then, but he’s still one of Hollywood’s best comedians. A future superhero role isn’t off the table. After all, big surprises often come from unexpected places.
And remember, never say never. Jack Black as Green Lantern might not have happened then, but who knows what the future holds?
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