What's Going On With DCU Hal Jordan?

After what seemed like an unusual turn of events of Josh Brolin apparently being offered the role of Hal Jordan on Lanterns before turning it down showing us how Hal is going to be significantly older than what we assumed, we have now gotten our official Hal Jordan casting, I was hoping for the 44 year old Chris Pine but instead they went even older, casting 59 year old Kyle Chandler in the role.

[Deluxe_TFMA]

People seem to forget that James Gunn has stated this universe is star wars-like in the sense that there will be multiple time periods. Just because Hal may be gone in the present, we can still get animated shows/games/movies that take place in his prime and tell his story more in depth.

[Mirakulus]

I'm onboard with this casting because Chandler's a great actor who I think can nail the part of a veteran Hal in a gritty detective style story. Yep, he's older, but his real age as an actor matters far less than what he is able to play on screen. They have a very definite vision for the story they want to tell with this series, which is a good thing, and it makes perfect sense in a universe where heroes have existed for ages and some have been at it for many years.

[BatxLOLXD]

Gotta wait another 10 years for an accurate depiction of Hal Jordan

[hungryalmighty]

I’m just hoping this lantern show isn’t the only time we see hal Jordan. Again I don’t mind John as the main lantern but I definitely don’t wanna see just a season of hal. Just have hal in the show and use him whenever necessary

[FingerGamers]

Hal is my favorite dc character and the fact that this his only second live action appearance it makes me sad knowing he’s not gonna be in this universe for the long run. He deserves better especially after the 2011 movie but atlas maybe in another life

[Theddhsk]

Remember we were told Henry Cavil was too old to play Superman. But we're getting an older batman and green lantern

[bearbbb]

I was really hoping for a young Hal Jordan for the new universe. Get to see him on many adventures and as a founding JL member. Tbf we don’t know what’s gonna happen in the universe yet but idk man….

Wanted a young start to Hal and other lanterns like Kyle Rayner (my favorite lantern) start to come into play.

[sajzot]

Hal is THE DEFINITIVE Green Lantern. He never had a great live action adaptation. DCAU and Tomorrowverse both didn't use Hal as the main Lantern. Only DCAMU used him and they didn't do him justice. Now DCU probably won't use him as the main Lantern. Hal Jordan deserves better

[carrbender]

James Gunn is CLEARLY going for an older Hal Jordan, a Hal Jordan that’s been Green Lantern for quite a while by the time Kal-El becomes Superman for the first time. And…if that’s what he’s going for, then okay…yeah, Kyle Chandler fits the part. It’s definitely better casting than Brolin, McConaughey, or McGregor

[darkshadowx]

I don't know how to feel about this casting, my goat deserves a chance to shine 😔

[milkiassamuel]

Im not gonna lie; Kyle Chanler as Hal Jordan is a pretty solid casting. I still dont love the idea of Hal being played by an actor who's almost 60, but he's certainly a better pick for Hal than Josh Brolin.
Im just sad this implies that Hal won't be staying around in the DCU for long as Im scared they'll adapt the Parallax arc in this series and then kill off Hal Jordan just like that without exploring his character and how much of a quintessential character he was to the Green Lantern mythos and characters like Sinestro who's rivalry is too iconic to ignore, as his rivalry with Sinestro could've made for such epic built up cinematic conflict for a trilogy of GL films. I worry that since they're making Hal older, they may not adapt his iconic rivalry with Sinestro since Hal and Sinestro are such pivotal rivals in the Green Lantern comics, given their history as former partners and how different they are with such a unique dynamic, as I also fear they'll just make Sinestro John Stewart's arch enemy instead, as even though they have fought before, they don't have that interesting relationship and juxtaposition that makes Sinestro and Hal so entertaining.
Look, I love John, as he was always my favourite GL when I was growing up.
However, there is a small part of me that still wishes that they could have Hal & John share the spotlight equally as the main GL's of the DCU, with Hal up in space & John on Earth with he Justice League, but whatever, Kyle Chndler as Hal is still a solid casting.

[zeshanwattoo]

Man this absolutely sucks
F*ck Gunn
F*ck DCU
Hal Jordan is my favourite DC character. I was finally very excited when Lanterns was announced but DC is completely disrespecting him at this point
He's such a good character. He's the best Lantern not John. He deserves his whole solo trilogy with an actor like Jensen Ackles, Chris Evans or Scott Eastwood
Hal is way better than John Stewart and deserves to be the main lantern of DCU

[lifestylemood]

this dude LOOKS like Hal .. but goddamn 60 ?!?!

[austindaniels]

i’m excited to see what he brings, he’s a very solid actor. i don’t really care that they want an older Hal Jordan, i just want more Green Lantern content

[segundorivera]

I prefer Hal Jordan young
I need to know his story
DC/Warner tried to tell his story, but fails
People is waiting

[theorycraftingmachine]

Kyle Chandler is 59 years old and Nathan Fillion is 53 years old, so that means Hal Jordan is the first DCU Green Lantern. The only film that I can see Lanterns setting up with his terrifying mystery is Justice League Blackest Night and that would be DC Studios equivalent to Avengers Infinity War & Avengers Endgame, but before you can do Justice League Blackest Night Batman has to die, so the ending to DCU Chapter One Gods and Monsters will be Justice League Final Crisis and then DCU Chapter Two will end with Justice League Blackest Night. James Gunn even said this about Lanterns back during January 31, 2023 "In it, they discover a terrifying mystery that ties into our larger story of the DCU." James Gunn didn't say that the "terrifying mystery" would end DCU Chapter One Gods and Monsters, James Gunn actually meant that it would continue through DCU Chapter One Gods and Monsters & DCU Chapter Two, that means Kyle Chandler actually does have a film he will come back for, that being Justice League Blackest Night but he will return as a Black Lantern, NOT a Green Lantern.

[segundorivera]

I like James Gunn and I support him in the new DCU but the series of Lanterns I think need to develop the Hal Jordan character and makes 4 or 5 movies with him.
Also Lanterns has interesting characters and can do movies with John Steward, Laila, Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz

[CyclopsWasRight]

It works if their goal is to sideline him immediately for more diverse Lanterns. I'm just saying it because it seems to be the trend these days. 😂

[The_Phantasm]

I'm not against seeing an older Hal Jordan but 60 is a bit much.

[karimdavis]

It's in talks. It's not official yet