Multiple Sources Say Chris Pine Has Been Offered Green Lantern
Thu, March 19, 2009 
A photo manipulation of Chris Pine as Green Lantern as created by Zedin of BlueTights.net.Apparently, actor Chris Pine has been offered the role of Hal Jordan/Green Lantern and now it is up to him whether to accept or decline the role.
Pine, who basically is an unknown commodity to most movie-goers, is due to hit theaters in May as James T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" movie.
If the movie hits big, Pine could potentially have a wide array of roles from which to select. However, if the movie flops or if Pine is not well received, Pine could see his choices shrivel up.
It is common knowledge in Hollywood that a smart actor has his next movie lined up before his current movie hits the theater.
For Pine, taking "Green Lantern" would be the right move. Headlining two franchises gives Pine a shot at avoiding being known as just one character. For Harrison Ford, getting cast as Indiana Jones allowed him to avoid being typecast as Han Solo. Unfortunately for Mark Hammill, no such second role materialized and he never really escaped Luke Skywalker's shadow (outstanding vocal career aside). And if Pine wants to look even closer to home, William Shatner never really escaped being typecast as James T. Kirk.
Anyway, IESB.net claims that word out of the Warner Brother's halls is Pine sits atop a short list for the Hal Jordan role.
IESB.net wrote: "Word is WB is looking for a man's man under 30. Names like Jon Hamm and Nathan Fillion have popped up, but again they are looking for under 30. I think Hamm would be a fantastic choice but by the time a sequel rolls around he'd be pushing 40 (which I think would only make him sexier and more distinguished). Sam Worthington's name has also been floating around but Chris Pine seems to be the top choice."
Soon after, Latino Review's "elmayimbe" wrote the following on Twitter: "I just confirmed w/my sources that THE OFFICIAL OFFER is out to Pine, but he has has not accepted/declined yet."
For now, it seems, Warner Bros. is on bended knee, offering Pine the ring. He just has to accept.
Sean Gerski
Corona Coming Attractions also is confirming the information through its source:
"A deep cover source contacted us mere moments ago to say that Warner Bros. has made an offer to Chris Pine to play Green Lantern. Pine is about to hit the big leagues when Paramount's Star Trek opens in May."
Reader Comments (2)
I think this is a very good choice! Bravo WB! I hope Pine accepts
Him or Worthington, and I'll be quite happy :)