The Only Superhero I Need Is Justin Timberlake (He Might Be in "Green Lantern")

Sad lonely Green Lantern is the one superhero left not to have his own movie.  But he may have the best movie of all.  Because while other heroes got Tobey Maguire, Robert Downey, Jr., Christian Bale, and whoever was in Superman – all fine actors – Green Lantern may be none other than Justin Timberlake.  Casting is for the movie is going down as we speak, so to speak.

This week, the race narrowed to Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds and Justin Timberlake. The clock is ticking on the decision as the holding deal the studio had on the actors expired Monday, meaning the three are now free to accept other offers.

Bradley Cooper was the Hangover guy and Ryan Reynolds was in that one movie, but neither of them has wooed Britney Spears using only a penis and a gift box.  More details…  

The studio ordered up two rounds of screen tests with Cooper, Reynolds and Timberlake. Other actors in the early mix included Michael Fassbender, Henry Cavill and Jared Leto.

Apparently, De Line, Campbell and the studio each had a different favorite among the three finalists, making it difficult to come to a consensus.

Another issue impacting the casting process is the rising budget. “Lantern” is a full-blown space epic that is expected to cost between $150 million and $200 million, if not more. Warners would like to have the production costs at a reasonable level before proceeding.

The studio has scheduled the movie for a December 2010 opening.

A $200 million space superhero special effects gangbang, and they think they’ll get it in theaters by December of next year when they haven’t even cast the lead yet?  Are you serious?  I don’t know anything about making movies, except that that’s ridiculous.

Justin Timberlake, though.  I hope that guy’s in the movie.

Source: THR.