Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern: from flop to HBO series
Intelligence Summary
- Discover how Ryan Reynolds says Green Lantern helped launch his career, and why he may return for HBO's Lanterns.
In short
- Ryan Reynolds sees Green Lantern as the foundation of his career, despite its poor reception.
- The actor has said he is open to a cameo in the new HBO series Lanterns.
- Reynolds met his wife, Blake Lively, during the filming of Green Lantern, giving their relationship a special backstory.
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Ryan Reynolds has often poked fun at his role in Green Lantern, which was released in 2011 and was heavily criticized by reviewers. Even so, he recently expressed appreciation for the film, saying he owes his entire career to it. That can be seen as a reminder that even a flop can lead to unexpected opportunities and success in the film industry. The HBO series Lanterns, which is set in the Green Lantern universe, gives Reynolds a chance to revisit his history with the franchise. His openness to a cameo shows that he does not only view the experience as negative, but also as a stepping stone for future projects.
What does this mean for players?
For fans of the DC universe and the Green Lantern franchise, this news may bring a sense of nostalgia. The possibility of Reynolds returning to the role that connected him with Lively could boost interest in the HBO series. In addition, his recognition of the film as an important part of his career may change how fans see Green Lantern, potentially leading to a reappraisal of the movie and its characters.
Timeline
2011-06-17: Green Lantern is released.
2010: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively meet during the filming of Green Lantern.
2026-09-03: HBO series Lanterns is expected, with a possible cameo from Reynolds.
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Tweet van @etnowTweet van @etnowRyan Reynolds has spent over a decade mocking his notorious 2011 comic book movie flop, Green Lantern , perhaps most famously by including a meta post-credits scene in Deadpool 2 where the merc with a mouth goes back in time to blow out Reynolds’ brains all over a copy of the Green Lantern screenplay. Now, with the HBO series Lanterns out, the actor seems to have developed an appreciation for his DC film, declaring, “I owe my entire career to that movie.”