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Although Mark Wahlberg, famous for his appearance in the sci-fi fantasy franchiseTransformers, is in headlines for being repeatedly fan-cast in MCU roles, there was a time when he almost reportedly appeared in DC. According to reports, there’s a possibility that Wahlberg was once considered to play Green Lantern in the DCEU.
The reports emerged after Mark Wahlberg posted an image on his Instagram, alongside the images of the entireBatman V Superman: Dawn of Justicecast. Although the rumor was not confirmed or denied by Warner Bros, the internet went ablaze as netizens later sparked headlines for considering Tom Cruise in that very role.
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Mark Wahlberg Was Considered to Play Green Lantern
FollowingRyan Reynolds’ 2011 movieGreen Lantern, which not only ruined his career in the superhero genre but also significantly damaged DC’s reputation, the studio considered twice before reimagining the character. But, since Warner Bros had plans to bring back Green Lantern in 2020, producers yet again thought of it duringJustice League.
Only this time, according to reports from Mario Robles’Xpost, producer Charles Roven wantedMark Wahlbergto play Hal Jordan, aka Green Lantern in the DCEU. The rumor began in 2018 after an image surfaced on Wahlberg’s Instagram, where the actor was spotted standing in front of a wall pinned with images of the entireBatman V Superman: Dawn of Justicecast.
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It is believed that the photo was taken somewhere in 2014, as Mark Wahlberg is seen sporting long hair, which he had while filmingTransformers: Age of Extinction.Now, according toScreenRant’stheories, since Zack Snyder and Charles Roven were casting the entire future of the DCEU, there’s a high chance that they were figuring out the right actor to eventually play Green Lantern.
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Since Warner Bros revealed their plans to release aGreen Lantern Corpsmovie in 2020, right after the release ofJustice LeagueandJustice League 2,Roven might have thus sought Mark Wahlberg for the role of Green Lantern. Considering that Wahlberg was already one of the biggest movie stars, and DC went after established actors, there’s a chance he was eyed for the role of Hal Jordan.
Netizens Reimagined Tom Cruise as Green Lantern
As Mark Wahlberg’s post popped up in 2018, with the images of the entireBatman V Superman: Dawn of Justicecast on the wall, fans believed he was being sought to appear as Green Lantern inJustice League.But given his stature and position in the industry, he was too big of a star for DC to bring in for a mere cameo.
Thus, it is believed as perScreenRanttheories, that Mark Wahlberg was indeed being sought to play the titular role of Green Lantern in the DCEU. Possibly beginning with a small cameo inJustice League, the actor would have been later launched as a prominent face in DC withGreen Lantern Corpsin 2020. But unfortunately, things didn’t work out as planned.
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Soon after Mark Wahlberg’s image surfaced on the internet, another prominent actor made his rounds around the character of Green Lantern. It’s none other than Hollywood heartthrobTom Cruise, who was being reimagined as Hal Jordan following an alleged list of shortlisted actors by Warner Bros. But as perCBR, since Ryan Reynolds was also mentioned, despite his catastrophic 2011 movie, the list’s veracity was in question.
However, that didn’t stop fans from reimagining Tom Cruise in the DC role. Nonetheless, in the end, neither Mark Wahlberg nor Tom Cruise made their way into the DCEU as Green Lantern. But certainly, the hope is still on since James Gunn is now preparing for an upcoming HBO seriesLanterns.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
