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15Sep2008

Update on DC Comics' 'Green Lantern'

DateMonday, September 15, 2008 at 1:10AM
And what of Green Lantern? We know all about Batman and Superman movies, Spider-Man 4 and 5, Wolverine, and even a possible Daredevil remake. Seth Rogen is working on Green Hornet and Nic Cage wants Ghost Rider 2 to be like The Da Vinci Code. Meanwhile, a great hero has just been sitting and waiting.

Comicon recently chatted up Marc Guggenheim, the screenwriter on the long-gestating superhero adaptation, and also the guy responsible for the recent Amazing Spider-Man comic storyline and loads of TV shows, too. His most recent small screen creation is ABC's Eli Stone.

The former lawyer is also juggling another Marvel property, the Young X-Men comic, so finding time for Green Lantern, even if he's the absolute best choice, will be difficult. But he's making an effort.

"I've been working my ass off on Green Lantern," admits Guggenheim. "I'm ready for a weekend off. I really can't say too much about it. I've sworn a blood oath of secrecy. I will tell you it features Hal Jordan and is an incredibly faithful rendition of the character. It honors everything everyone loves about the hero."

He continues, "Every step of the way, we ask ourselves what we want to see and what the fans will want to see. I think we have a script that will actually satisfy on those levels."

OK, but when will we the fans see what he believes we want to see? "Right now I'm just doing a rewrite for the studio with Greg [Berlanti] and Michael [Green]. We'll turn that in next week. We just keep moving forward. It's really good stuff!"

Comicon has a wide-ranging interview with Guggenheim, which will be of particular interest if you're up to date on your Marvel superheroes. In the meantime, we'll just keep waiting for updates on Green Lantern, who was always one of my favorites.

AuthorColin Boyd | | in , , | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Comment1 Comment |

Reader Comments (1)

I know you figured this one out Colin but for any readers that get confused while reading Green Lanter is a DC property and one of the books that has a wide range of characters, enough really to allow for a whole lot of movie sequals without focusing on one character.

Monday, September 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterHotchman

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