Fri, 10 July 2009 at 11:09 pm

Ryan Reynolds is Green Lantern

The Proposal star Ryan Reynolds will headline the live-action superhero flick, Green Lantern. He most recently played Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Helming the film, based on the DC Comics hero, is Martin Campbell (GoldenEye, Casino Royale). According to Variety, production is expected to begin in January.

It was reported earlier today that Bradley Cooper and Justin Timberlake were the other top contenders for the role. Congrats, Ryan!!!

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# 51

kj @ 07/11/2009 at 8:02 pm

finally hes getting his do in acting!!!!!!!!!!

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mythical creature @ 07/11/2009 at 9:12 pm

@mythical creature: Ummm. *blush* that was a typo…I meant to say dress up TRUNK, as in chest. Not get drunk every night of the week. LOL oops.

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me @ 07/12/2009 at 3:16 pm

Congrats Ryan!

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marie diamond @ 07/12/2009 at 6:14 pm

I do prefer him taking on GL than Deadpool!!!

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Oh Henry! @ 07/13/2009 at 10:54 am

not impressed with this casting. Henry Cavill is sooo much better looking.

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joe @ 07/13/2009 at 3:17 pm

I rather see Bradley Copper as GL. He’s got that dark good ole boy sexy edge. Ryan looks like he’d scream like a girl if he was up against a powerful super villian.

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rex @ 07/13/2009 at 3:58 pm

@diamond: yes - the girl from that show is on MONK as Natalie,and the other guy - has beenon numerous shows.

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# 58

Krystal:)) @ 07/30/2009 at 2:41 am

i lovee ryan reynolds nd i cnt waitt 2 see him in greenn tights with his finee abs tht he has, damn scarlett is luckyy!! ily ryan <3 <33

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*&#^% @ 07/31/2009 at 1:35 am

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!BRADLEY COOPER WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!no one can compare to bradley!!!