Hey, finally, some Green Lantern news! The MTV site has given some details on a call sheet that was allegedly leaked from the film. If it's authentic--and no one is saying it is--it tells us a bit about the characters who'll be in the film. Read it for yourselves:
Thanks for the link HB, I'd read that too. I don't know if its legit or not - kind of strange to have an open casting call for such significant parts in a tentpole movie - but early reviews of the GL script did mention that Carol Ferris, Sinestro and Hector Hammond all had significant roles in the movie, so in that respect it seems to be correct.
If they hope to make a summer 2011 release, they really need to start ramping things up; though I wonder if all the genre movies coming out between May and August (Thor, Captain America, Avengers, Star Trek and most recently Spiderman) have WB rethinking their release date again.
I also wonder if WB is starting to get cold feet about Ryan Reynolds as the lead for such a big production. He's never carried a potential franchise like this and his name has never really had any buzz attached to it beyond the fanboy circles. He still strikes me as an odd choice to carry something like this, especially as the public is so unfamiliar with the character, and I continue to wonder if a more recognizable leading man would be a better choice as Marvel did by casting the well known and respected Robert Downey Jr. to leverage the general public's unfamiliarity with Iron Man. I watched some of the Emmy's last night and I still think somebody like John Hamm - who is both successful and well respected by fans and critics - would be a better choice even though he's in his late 30s.
The live action GL movie continues to spin its wheels in the mud. Owing to the weak dollar and skyrocketing rates in Australia, several sites are reporting WB is now looking to move the production to Mexico. Doesn't look to me like this bird is anywhere near ready to fly and there still hasn't been so much as a peep out of either Martin Campbell or Ryan Reynolds.
I just caught Ryan Reynolds's (predictably lame) opening monologue as guest host of Saturday Night Live. He mentioned he's about to start filming Green Lantern, but his comments were pretty facetious: he's excited because he knows "how much kids love lanterns," and "look for it in Spring 2053." Just joking, or is there something serious there? Guess we'll find out. . .
I just caught Ryan Reynolds's (predictably lame) opening monologue as guest host of Saturday Night Live. He mentioned he's about to start filming Green Lantern, but his comments were pretty facetious: he's excited because he knows "how much kids love lanterns," and "look for it in Spring 2053." Just joking, or is there something serious there? Guess we'll find out. . .
He was also on Jimmy Fallon's late night talk show a few nights ago. He seemed to have a good grasp of the character and said that filming on GL would start in "4 or 5 months". That's a long ways off but still seems a little iffy to me since no set construction can begin until WB settles on where the film will be shot, and they don't seem to be in any hurry to come to a decision.
Some new news on the live action GL movie: several sites are reporting that there is now a short list of actresses to play Hal Jordan's love interest Carol Ferris, and they are: Keri Russell, Diane Kruger, Blake Lively, Jennifer Garner and ... Eva Green. (I don't think Barry will like that last choice).
None of those actresses really remind me of Carol Ferris. Kruger (who I did like in the National Treasure movies), Lively and Russell are all blonde and Carol is a brunette. As for Green, well, if she is cast I just hope she doesn't go goth or spend half the movie psycho-analysing Hal's need to put on a green and black costume and fight crime. I also wonder if her name is on the list because of her past association with director Martin Campbell. If I had to pick one, I'd probably go with Russell.
I'd like to get RogueAgent's take on this, but a young Janine Turner is how I always envisioned a live action Carol Ferris ( with yours truly cast as Hal Jordan of course ).
Anyhow, cue the obligatory fan renderings of Eva Green as Star Sapphire.
Some new news on the live action GL movie: several sites are reporting that there is now a short list of actresses to play Hal Jordan's love interest Carol Ferris, and they are: Keri Russell, Diane Kruger, Blake Lively, Jennifer Garner and ... Eva Green. (I don't think Barry will like that last choice).
) You are correct about that, besides my previous stated reasons for not liking Green, I think she has more of a European look to her and Carol Ferris is an American. I don't really like any of the choices, but like you would probably go with Keri Russell. Based on my small amount of Green Lantern knowledge, I think Rose Byrne would be a good pick for Carol.
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Tony, this bit of news should put you at ease for your boy. Looks like it's a go!:
Green Lantern Gets the Official Green Light
Source:webhead2006 January 7, 2010
Visual effects supervisor Karen Goulekas (The Day After Tomorrow, Spider-Man) has announced on her Blog that Green Lantern got the official green light yesterday (Wednesday) and that filming will start in 10 weeks (sometime in March):
Wow! Been a long time since I posted! But today is a day worth posting about!
Green Lantern got the official green light today! And not a second too soon - only 10 weeks out from shooting!
While it's great news we are a go - now we have to actually get our prep done in 10 weeks!
DOH!
But we have an amazing crew - so we will make it happen!
In previous Blog posts, she has mentioned that the film will include over 1300 effects shots. To be directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, GoldenEye), Green Lantern will star Ryan Reynolds and is scheduled for a June 17, 2011 release.
Some new news on the live action GL movie: several sites are reporting that there is now a short list of actresses to play Hal Jordan's love interest Carol Ferris, and they are: Keri Russell, Diane Kruger, Blake Lively, Jennifer Garner and ... Eva Green. (I don't think Barry will like that last choice).
None of those actresses really remind me of Carol Ferris. Kruger (who I did like in the National Treasure movies), Lively and Russell are all blonde and Carol is a brunette. As for Green, well, if she is cast I just hope she doesn't go goth or spend half the movie psycho-analysing Hal's need to put on a green and black costume and fight crime. I also wonder if her name is on the list because of her past association with director Martin Campbell. If I had to pick one, I'd probably go with Russell.
I'd like to get RogueAgent's take on this, but a young Janine Turner is how I always envisioned a live action Carol Ferris ( with yours truly cast as Hal Jordan of course ).
Yeah, like you, Tony, I don't care for any of those suggestions. Even with prep work and cosmetics, I don't see Carol Ferris in either one of them.
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Ten weeks seems like a rush to me, I would also think they must have their cast lined up if they are going to start filming in March. hopefully, we get some "official" news soon.
Thanks for the update Rogue, there was also a story a little while ago that Martin Campbell had already assembled a lot of his team and much of it was made up of award winning artists who'd worked on other successful genre movies.
Barry, 10 weeks until shooting does seem a little rushed, especially as there is no cast other than the lead. Still, if they've been quietly working behind the scenes and keeping news close to the vest it may not be as hurried as it at first seems.
I'll be happy when they get the first shots in the can; until then, it can all still come crashing down.
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Guys, forgive me for not sounding as concerned about the 10 week span before intial shooting commences but correct me if I'm wrong: Weren't Mickey Rourke and Scarlett Johanssen cast just days before Favs started shooting on IRON MAN 2? I hardly think that hurt the production of that film and it isn't even out yet. It'll be an automatic success.
I know that WB suits can drag their heels on projects of this nature and Green Lantern has been no small exception but this film is going to get done if they have to work around the clock with this. Bank on it.
Do you honestly think that Warner is going to get lost in the comic book movie love by Marvel's potential blockbusters now that Disney Inc. has their backs? I highly doubt it. This is the field they've bullied in since the 70s and they will make sure that GL steals some if not all of the glory come 2011/12?
As far as this tight deadline is concerned, I'll be awfully angry if they did a rush job and don't have Tomar Re and Kilowag cast in this. And the one alpha-GL Bodikka. B-)
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Not sure if I approve of the choice but at least this project is moving full steam ahead B-) :
Green Lantern Gets His Carol Ferris!
Source:The Hollywood Reporter January 8, 2010
Looks like Warner Bros. and director Martin Campbell have finally found the female lead for their Green Lantern movie, and Hal Jordan's lady love Carol Ferris will be played by none other than Blake Lively, star of the CW's hit "Gossip Girl," The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its sequel.
Ferris is the one who hires hot-shot test pilot Hal Jordan, played by Ryan Reynolds, to her father's aerospace company, which she's running, before he gets the ring to become Earth's Green Lantern. As the Heat Vision Blog mentions, Carol ultimately becomes the villain Star Sapphire, although there's no word whether there might be some hint of that in the first movie.
Rumors had been swirling for the past month about a possible lead with Keri Russell and Jennifer Garner among those being talked to for the role. The movie is scheduled to start shooting in March.
Maybe I'm being nitpicky but looking at some pics of her, she's not what I'd envision of Carol Ferris. I don't know...
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Now I admit to not having ready many comics lately but the last time I checked, Carol Ferris was still a brunette.
The selection of Blake Lively kind of mirrors my feelings about Ryan Reynolds' casting. It's not offensive but she wouldn't have been my first choice. At at only 23, she does seem a bit young (Carol Ferris is supposed to be the head of an aerospace agency and even has an MBA) but that's in keeping with casting trends for these blockbuster movies these days, especially as they want to attract a younger audience. I came across this pic of her today, and it does show promise. A little hair dye maybe and I guess it could work...
I think the problem here Rogue is that they're casting people younger than us for these characters we grew up with and that kind of generational shift can sometimes be a little hard to deal with.
Still, at least it didn't go to Eva Green. I know Barry Nelson is breathing a little easier right now.
Sinestro is probably the next big casting decision. Rumors continue to swirl around Jackie Earle Haley but personally, I think Hugo Weaving would be a better fit. Of course, seeing as he's pushing 50....
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What do you all think of the choice here?
Peter Sarsgaard Boards Green Lantern
Source:Heat Vision January 12, 2010
Peter Sarsgaard has signed to play villain Dr. Hector Hammond in director Martin Campbell's Green Lantern, reports Heat Vision. Hammond is a pathologist and son of a senator who is seen as a disappointment in his father's eyes. He becomes infused with psychic powers when he discovers a meteor.
Sarsgaard is joining Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively in the Warner Bros. comic book adaptation, opening in theaters on June 17, 2011.
Filming is scheduled to start in March.
Here's a link saying that he's just in talks for the role:
An article over at AICN is saying that Sinestro does have a small part in the new GL movie and the studio's preferred actor to play him is Jackie Earle Haley. I really liked Haley in Watchmen and the studio is apparently quite pleased with his work in the Nightmare on Elm Street remake but personally, he doesn't strike me as a good fit for Sinestro - way too short and a face that at first blush seems all wrong.
There's also an article at IGN that goes into more detail on the villains and other characters apparently earmarked to appear in the movie (minor spoilers within)
And by way of Superherohype, here's an article in which director Martin Campbell throws water on all those Jackie Earle Haley rumors. He also gives some tidbits as to what character we can expect to see in the movie. Again, minor spoilers....
Thank God--I thought the idea of Haley in the role of Sinestro was awful. Mark Strong would indeed be a good pick, as would Jason Isaacs. After all, Sinestro was modeled after David Niven!
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And by way of Superherohype, here's an article in which director Martin Campbell throws water on all those Jackie Earle Haley rumors. He also gives some tidbits as to what character we can expect to see in the movie. Again, minor spoilers....
Looksl ike Tim Robbins has joined the cast of Green Lantern; he will play Senator Hammond, the father of Dr. Hector Hammond who is one of the film's villains.
--Mark Strong is all but cast as Sinestro, who really won't be the villain this time around. The movie may chronicle Sinestro's fall and so set up the second movie; while the main baddie in the debut film is Hector Hammond. I'm gettin' pumped!
Thanks for the link HB; Geoff Johns seems to be moving up in the world, he was recently named Chief Creative Officer at DC and has been given unprecedented control in terms of the comics' creative direction as well as input into future live action adaptations. Seeing as he wrote just about the best episode of Smallville (the recent JSA crossover), I think it's a good move. Here's John's full tweet on GL...
Back from an amazing trip to Green Lantern town a.k.a. New Orleans!! Ryan IS Hal. And Mark Strong is going to be a brilliant Sinestro.
Kilowog, the Guardians, Oa...all breathtaking. The age of Green Lantern is upon us!!
The age of Green Lantern is upon us. Has a nice ring to it (terrible pun but I couldn't resist)...
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Well, I didn't have to change my shorts or anything (I'll leave that kind of behavior to the Marvel Sisters) . But yeah, seeing as I've been a little under the weather, it was a nice surprise. Between GL, Iron Man, and all the other superheroes I grew up with coming to the silver screen, it is a good time to be a fan.
Accordingly, Taika Watiti has been signed to play Hal's unnamed "best friend"--who, I guess, is the Eskimo "Pie Face." (If so, I'm surprised--I thought this character would be deemed too politically incorrect today.) In bigger news, Temuera Morrison--most famous as Jango Fett and every one of those attacking clones, but downright great in Lee Tamahori's Once Were Warriors--has been brought into the fold to play. . .
I've read about this casting as well. Somehow, I very much doubt Tom will be called Pieface in the movie. As for Temuera Morrison as Abin Sur, casting such a recognizable actor (to genre fans at least) would suggest that Abin probably does his share of ring-wielding before meeting his fate...maybe in a PTS sequence?
I believe filming has now officially started and there have been some behind the scenes photo that haven't shown all that much (other than a new hairdo for Reynolds); hopefully it won't be too long before we see some shots of characters in costume.
not sure how i feel about a toally CGI suit but it could work if done properly
I read about that as well; I'm not too concerned. Given the character's abilities and the fact the the costume (along with everything else) is created by the ring it makes sense that the suit would be rendered as CGI at least part of the time. As I recall, even his logo on the chest is more animated and alive in the current books. I'm pretty sure he'll be wearing an actual costume for certain scenes but for FX heavy sequences I would guess it would just be easier to wear a motion capture suit and render everything in the computer.
The technology has really matured a lot. I don't know if you ever got to see any of the behind the scenes featurettes on the Iron Man DVD but it was amazing just how much of the armor seen in the final movie was actually just CG; there were scenes I could have sworn were done for real and it turned out Downey was wearing nothing but the helmet and a black mo-cap suit. As such, I'm sure an all CGI Green Lantern can work as well, especially as the domino mask will help hide the eyes and facial features, two of the most difficult areas to animate.
BTW, there are a few on-set pics from the GL movie here...
...nothing special, just a set of what looks like the top of an air traffic control tower being built. We also get our first glimpse at the movie's GL logo; looks fine to me but some are already complaining about the metallic look. Fanboys. 8-)
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Since GL is to Tony as Batman is to me, I'll wince in anticipation to his reaction in particular as we all get a first shot of Peter Sarsgaard as Hector Hammond in makeup:
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http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/09/18/alleged-casting-notice-reveals-four-characters-from-green-lantern-including-villainous-sinestro/
If they hope to make a summer 2011 release, they really need to start ramping things up; though I wonder if all the genre movies coming out between May and August (Thor, Captain America, Avengers, Star Trek and most recently Spiderman) have WB rethinking their release date again.
I also wonder if WB is starting to get cold feet about Ryan Reynolds as the lead for such a big production. He's never carried a potential franchise like this and his name has never really had any buzz attached to it beyond the fanboy circles. He still strikes me as an odd choice to carry something like this, especially as the public is so unfamiliar with the character, and I continue to wonder if a more recognizable leading man would be a better choice as Marvel did by casting the well known and respected Robert Downey Jr. to leverage the general public's unfamiliarity with Iron Man. I watched some of the Emmy's last night and I still think somebody like John Hamm - who is both successful and well respected by fans and critics - would be a better choice even though he's in his late 30s.
He was also on Jimmy Fallon's late night talk show a few nights ago. He seemed to have a good grasp of the character and said that filming on GL would start in "4 or 5 months". That's a long ways off but still seems a little iffy to me since no set construction can begin until WB settles on where the film will be shot, and they don't seem to be in any hurry to come to a decision.
None of those actresses really remind me of Carol Ferris. Kruger (who I did like in the National Treasure movies), Lively and Russell are all blonde and Carol is a brunette. As for Green, well, if she is cast I just hope she doesn't go goth or spend half the movie psycho-analysing Hal's need to put on a green and black costume and fight crime. I also wonder if her name is on the list because of her past association with director Martin Campbell. If I had to pick one, I'd probably go with Russell.
I'd like to get RogueAgent's take on this, but a young Janine Turner is how I always envisioned a live action Carol Ferris ( with yours truly cast as Hal Jordan of course
Anyhow, cue the obligatory fan renderings of Eva Green as Star Sapphire.
Green Lantern Gets the Official Green Light
Source:webhead2006 January 7, 2010
Visual effects supervisor Karen Goulekas (The Day After Tomorrow, Spider-Man) has announced on her Blog that Green Lantern got the official green light yesterday (Wednesday) and that filming will start in 10 weeks (sometime in March):
Wow! Been a long time since I posted! But today is a day worth posting about!
Green Lantern got the official green light today! And not a second too soon - only 10 weeks out from shooting!
While it's great news we are a go - now we have to actually get our prep done in 10 weeks!
DOH!
But we have an amazing crew - so we will make it happen!
In previous Blog posts, she has mentioned that the film will include over 1300 effects shots. To be directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, GoldenEye), Green Lantern will star Ryan Reynolds and is scheduled for a June 17, 2011 release.
Yeah, like you, Tony, I don't care for any of those suggestions. Even with prep work and cosmetics, I don't see Carol Ferris in either one of them.
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Barry, 10 weeks until shooting does seem a little rushed, especially as there is no cast other than the lead. Still, if they've been quietly working behind the scenes and keeping news close to the vest it may not be as hurried as it at first seems.
I'll be happy when they get the first shots in the can; until then, it can all still come crashing down.
I know that WB suits can drag their heels on projects of this nature and Green Lantern has been no small exception but this film is going to get done if they have to work around the clock with this. Bank on it.
Do you honestly think that Warner is going to get lost in the comic book movie love by Marvel's potential blockbusters now that Disney Inc. has their backs? I highly doubt it. This is the field they've bullied in since the 70s and they will make sure that GL steals some if not all of the glory come 2011/12?
As far as this tight deadline is concerned, I'll be awfully angry if they did a rush job and don't have Tomar Re and Kilowag cast in this. And the one alpha-GL Bodikka. B-)
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
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Green Lantern Gets His Carol Ferris!
Source:The Hollywood Reporter January 8, 2010
Looks like Warner Bros. and director Martin Campbell have finally found the female lead for their Green Lantern movie, and Hal Jordan's lady love Carol Ferris will be played by none other than Blake Lively, star of the CW's hit "Gossip Girl," The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its sequel.
Ferris is the one who hires hot-shot test pilot Hal Jordan, played by Ryan Reynolds, to her father's aerospace company, which she's running, before he gets the ring to become Earth's Green Lantern. As the Heat Vision Blog mentions, Carol ultimately becomes the villain Star Sapphire, although there's no word whether there might be some hint of that in the first movie.
Rumors had been swirling for the past month about a possible lead with Keri Russell and Jennifer Garner among those being talked to for the role. The movie is scheduled to start shooting in March.
Maybe I'm being nitpicky but looking at some pics of her, she's not what I'd envision of Carol Ferris. I don't know...
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
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The selection of Blake Lively kind of mirrors my feelings about Ryan Reynolds' casting. It's not offensive but she wouldn't have been my first choice. At at only 23, she does seem a bit young (Carol Ferris is supposed to be the head of an aerospace agency and even has an MBA) but that's in keeping with casting trends for these blockbuster movies these days, especially as they want to attract a younger audience. I came across this pic of her today, and it does show promise. A little hair dye maybe and I guess it could work...
I think the problem here Rogue is that they're casting people younger than us for these characters we grew up with and that kind of generational shift can sometimes be a little hard to deal with.
Still, at least it didn't go to Eva Green. I know Barry Nelson is breathing a little easier right now.
Sinestro is probably the next big casting decision. Rumors continue to swirl around Jackie Earle Haley but personally, I think Hugo Weaving would be a better fit. Of course, seeing as he's pushing 50....
Peter Sarsgaard Boards Green Lantern
Source:Heat Vision January 12, 2010
Peter Sarsgaard has signed to play villain Dr. Hector Hammond in director Martin Campbell's Green Lantern, reports Heat Vision. Hammond is a pathologist and son of a senator who is seen as a disappointment in his father's eyes. He becomes infused with psychic powers when he discovers a meteor.
Sarsgaard is joining Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively in the Warner Bros. comic book adaptation, opening in theaters on June 17, 2011.
Filming is scheduled to start in March.
Here's a link saying that he's just in talks for the role:
http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2010/01/peter-sarsgaard-green-lantern.html
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Here's a link to the article: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/4363
There's also an article at IGN that goes into more detail on the villains and other characters apparently earmarked to appear in the movie (minor spoilers within)
Here's a link to that article: http://movies.ign.com/articles/106/1061167p1.html
http://www.superherohype.com/news/greenlanternnews.php?id=8991
He just exudes the calculating coolness the character requires. B-)
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Full article is here:
http://scifiwire.com/2010/01/awesome-green-lantern-con.php
Full story here at Hollywood Reporter:
http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2010/02/tim-robbins-green-lantern-senator-hammond.html
http://www.bscreview.com/2010/02/geoff-johns-confirms-mark-strong-is-sinestro-in-green-lantern/
--Mark Strong is all but cast as Sinestro, who really won't be the villain this time around. The movie may chronicle Sinestro's fall and so set up the second movie; while the main baddie in the debut film is Hector Hammond. I'm gettin' pumped!
Back from an amazing trip to Green Lantern town a.k.a. New Orleans!! Ryan IS Hal. And Mark Strong is going to be a brilliant Sinestro.
Kilowog, the Guardians, Oa...all breathtaking. The age of Green Lantern is upon us!!
The age of Green Lantern is upon us. Has a nice ring to it (terrible pun but I couldn't resist)...
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Well, I didn't have to change my shorts or anything (I'll leave that kind of behavior to the Marvel Sisters)
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62F0EV20100316
Accordingly, Taika Watiti has been signed to play Hal's unnamed "best friend"--who, I guess, is the Eskimo "Pie Face." (If so, I'm surprised--I thought this character would be deemed too politically incorrect today.) In bigger news, Temuera Morrison--most famous as Jango Fett and every one of those attacking clones, but downright great in Lee Tamahori's Once Were Warriors--has been brought into the fold to play. . .
Drumroll please!. . .
Abin Sur!
As they say in Nawlins, let the good times roll!
I believe filming has now officially started and there have been some behind the scenes photo that haven't shown all that much (other than a new hairdo for Reynolds); hopefully it won't be too long before we see some shots of characters in costume.
http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/04/11/exclusive-green-lanterns-suit-will-be-almost-entirely-cg/
not sure how i feel about a toally CGI suit but it could work if done properly
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I read about that as well; I'm not too concerned. Given the character's abilities and the fact the the costume (along with everything else) is created by the ring it makes sense that the suit would be rendered as CGI at least part of the time. As I recall, even his logo on the chest is more animated and alive in the current books. I'm pretty sure he'll be wearing an actual costume for certain scenes but for FX heavy sequences I would guess it would just be easier to wear a motion capture suit and render everything in the computer.
The technology has really matured a lot. I don't know if you ever got to see any of the behind the scenes featurettes on the Iron Man DVD but it was amazing just how much of the armor seen in the final movie was actually just CG; there were scenes I could have sworn were done for real and it turned out Downey was wearing nothing but the helmet and a black mo-cap suit. As such, I'm sure an all CGI Green Lantern can work as well, especially as the domino mask will help hide the eyes and facial features, two of the most difficult areas to animate.
BTW, there are a few on-set pics from the GL movie here...
http://www.superherohype.com/news/greenlanternnews.php?id=9283
...nothing special, just a set of what looks like the top of an air traffic control tower being built. We also get our first glimpse at the movie's GL logo; looks fine to me but some are already complaining about the metallic look. Fanboys. 8-)
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/101000-first-look-at-sarsgaard-as-hammond-in-green-lantern
I'm guessing the rest of the head-swelling will be done in CGI?
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