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Superman is coming to theaters in July 2025, and comedian e book followers had been dying to get a glimpse of it. Luckily, they did as soon as the trailer dropped in December 2024. By the seems to be of it, James Gunn‘s rendition of the beloved superhero is an action-packed trip. Now that we noticed Guy Gardner, a.okay.a Green Lantern, we all know he’s being performed by actor Nathan Fillion!
During an April 2024 interview with Collider, Nathan recalled James providing him the position of Green Lantern whereas at a premiere celebration for his or her movie The Suicide Squad. After seeing one another in a big crowd, Nathan congratulated the screenwriter and filmmaker, who requested the actor, “‘Hey, did Peter [Safran] inform you what we’ve acquired for you subsequent?’ I stated, ‘No, he hasn’t stated.’ He appeared round like somebody was gonna be listening. We had been in a throng of individuals, however he leaned over and stated, ‘You’re gonna be Guy Gardner.’”
While describing Green Lantern, Nathan pointed to his “flaws,” which the actor stated he “love[s] to lean into” when embracing new characters.
“Guy Gardner is 90 p.c flawed and doesn’t care. That’s one in every of his flaws,” Nathan identified. “I feel there’s an actual freedom in taking part in that. So, for a man who likes to play flaws and flawed individuals, Guy Gardner is a gold mine.”
In addition to The Suicide Squad, we’ve seen Nathan in lots of different initiatives! Hollywood Life rounded up a number of details in regards to the Canadian-American actor, beneath.
Nathan Is Best Known for The Rookie
Nathan earned recognition for his portrayal of Joey Buchanan in One Life to Live, adopted by taking part in Johnny Donnelly in Two Guys and a Girl. Since 2018, Nathan has performed John Nolan in The Rookie, and he’s served as an government producer on the present.
He Is From Canada
The Saving Private Ryan forged member was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He attended Concordia University College of Alberta, then the University of Alberta.
Nathan Has Played Green Lantern within the Past
Fittingly, Nathan has been within the footwear of a number of Green Lanterns earlier than. In 2011 and 2012, he voiced Hal Jordan in Green Lantern: Emerald Knights and Justice League: Doom. He reprised the position of Hal in Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, The Death of Superman and Reign of Superman.
He Has Worked With James Gunn
Nathan beforehand labored with James. They collaborated for the primary time for James’ 2006 horror Slither. Years later, they teamed up once more for Nathan to play T.D.Ok. in The Suicide Squad and Master Karja in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Nathan Had a City Hall Named After Him
For August 2021, the Edmonton City Hall was briefly renamed the Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion after followers petitioned for it.