New Details Emerge About ‘Lanterns’ After Josh Brolin Passes on Hal Jordan Role

If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest updates, the DCU is currently on the hunt for its next Hal Jordan, primarily for the Lanterns series and potentially for future projects as well. Contrary to expectations of a younger version of the character, the DCU is seeking someone older, with all three leading candidates being over 50 years old.

Josh Brolin was initially the frontrunner for the role, with Ewan McGregor also considered as an alternative. However, Brolin has just turned down the role, leaving the identity of the new Hal Jordan still up in the air—but it will definitely be an older actor.

While this choice may surprise some fans, there is a compelling argument for why casting an older Hal Jordan could be advantageous for the DCU. It now seems the production company has provided some insight into why they are pursuing an older version of the character.

In a recent report, we explored why casting an older Hal Jordan makes sense for the DCU, even though it’s a relatively new universe just starting out. While no official explanation has been given, The Hollywood Reporter has now provided some insight into DC’s decision to go with an older Hal Jordan.

According to their latest report, which also confirmed that Josh Brolin turned down the role, Lanterns is “described as having a gritty True Detective vibe, focusing on Jordan reluctantly mentoring a younger Lantern, John Stewart, who, in DC’s publishing history, was one of the company’s first Black superheroes. The story follows the two characters as they investigate an Earth-bound murder with larger implications.”

As you can see, DCU is looking for an older Hal Jordan to serve as a mentor to John Stewart, making the choice of an older actor logical. This aligns with the arguments from our earlier report, suggesting that casting an older Hal Jordan could create numerous opportunities for the series. It’s clear that the showrunners already have a specific direction in mind, which is promising.

The dynamic between a young, enthusiastic John Stewart and a seasoned, reluctant mentor like Hal Jordan offers a compelling narrative, especially in the emotionally charged Green Lantern universe. We hope they find their Hal Jordan soon and that the writers succeed in crafting a strong story and developing these two central characters.

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