Who's Involved:
Ryan Reynolds, Angela Bassett, Taika Waititi, Blake Lively, Martin Campbell, Tim Robbins, Jay O. Sanders, Geoffrey Rush, Mark Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Temuera Morrison, Donald De Line, Jon Tenney, Marc Guggenheim, Gregory Noveck
Release Date:
Friday, June 17, 2011 In Theaters (Nationwide)
Age Rating: Parents Strongly Cautioned MPA
for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action
for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Language: English
Green Lantern Plot: What's it about?
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds). Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.
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Green Lantern Cast List & Characters
Ryan Reynolds ... role: Hal Jordan
Blake Lively ... role: Carol Ferris
Peter Sarsgaard ... role: Dr. Hector Hammond
Mark Strong ... role: Sinestro
Temuera Morrison ... role: Abin Sur
Taika Waititi ... role: Thomas Kalmaku
Angela Bassett ... role: Dr. Amanda Waller
Jon Tenney ... role: Martin Jordan
Jay O. Sanders ... role: Carl Ferris
Tim Robbins ... role: Senator Robert Hammond
Geoffrey Rush ... role: Tomar-Re
Michael Clarke Duncan ... role: Kilowog
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Green Lantern Crew and Production Team
A look at the Green Lantern behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Martin Campbell previously directed Just Play Dead, Cleaner and Memory. The film's writer Greg Berlanti penned Wrath of the Titans, Bridge and Tunnel and Replay.
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Green Lantern Production and Filming
Key Facts
- Adapted from DC Comics' comic book.
Green Lantern Filming Timeline
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— Green Lantern entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Scrambling to finish visual effects at an additional cost of $9 millionFilming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
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— The film entered Production status.
Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Development status.
Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
Green Lantern Release Date: When was the film released?
Green Lantern was released nationwide on . The film opened in approximately 3,816 theaters. Six other films are opening on the same date, including Mr. Popper's Penguins, The Art of Getting By and Buck.
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Upcoming Green Lantern Movies
Announced and active projects currently moving through production.
- Green Lantern Corps DevelopmentTBA
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