Source: Justin Timberlake Not Considered for Green Lantern Role

Us Magazine - July 10, 2009 1:47 PM PDT
Story photo: Source: Justin Timberlake Not Considered for Green Lantern RoleJustin Timberlake attends Cartier's 100th Anniversary in America celebration at the Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion on April 30, 2009 in New York. Soul Brother/FilmMagic.comUs Magazine
Although fans might prefer to see Justin Timberlake in the upcoming Green Lantern flick, he isn't being considered for the role.

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Despite a report in Hollywood Reporter that claimed the singer was in the running for the lead role in the DC Comics adaptation, he didn't make it through preliminary screen tests, a source tells Usmagazine.com.

Instead, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto are the three finalists for the part.

And the three actors being considered have something besides the potential part in common.

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"It's actually quite funny in the sense that all three of those men have been linked to Scarlett Johansson," a source on the film tells Usmagazine.com. "Ryan is married to her, Bradley had an affair with her in He's Just Not That Into You, and Jared had a fling with her."

The source also tells Us the character of Hal Jordan -- a role producers have been looking to fill for five months -- will likely go to Reynolds.

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"Ryan Reynolds is going to be cast," the source says. "He's as good as got the job. They are literally just waiting to sign contracts and get all the final details tied up, but the role is his."

A spokesperson for Timberlake had no comment.

Green Lantern is scheduled to hit theaters in June 2011.

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  • EmilyB
    I think it's funny that people are getting so worked up over this =D
    report abuseposted August 16, 2009 8:29 PM PDT
  • Starstrukk
    i love justin timberlake but i just dont see it . him being green lantern. nah. jt could be in a action movie just not this one. I LOVE YOU JT!
    report abuseposted August 6, 2009 9:02 AM PDT
  • Techna
    JT a good actor!?!? Oh yeah, he's been pretty good at pretending to be a pop-star for years!!! LOL
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 6:34 AM PDT
  • Misanthropic
    I didnt know that Green Lantern was a gay superhero. Why else would JT be in consideration. Just kidding! JT is actually a decent actor. However he is more suited to comedy/romantic comedy roles than action. Ryna Reynolds is already going to play another superhero for Marvel, and Bradley Cooper doesnt have the screen presence to carry off a superhero. My vote... Joey Fatone!
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 5:15 AM PDT
  • Misanthropic
    I didnt know that Green Lantern was a gay superhero. Why else would JT be in consideration. Just kidding! JT is actually a decent actor. However he is more suited to comedy/romantic comedy roles than action. Ryna Reynolds is already going to play another superhero for Marvel, and Bradley Cooper doesnt have the screen presence to carry off a superhero. My vote... Joey Fatone!
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 5:15 AM PDT
  • Nikita
    ryan reynolds is already doing a spin-off from the wolverine and now the green lantern please... justin timberlake can't act that's why he was never considered hello....was the dude from smallville even in consideration for the role? he only did that series forever, he would've been a better pick over reynolds' lame ass.
    report abuseposted July 12, 2009 2:20 PM PDT
  • musicfan2009
    It doesn't matter whom get's it, & Sandra, the Smallville guy is married now & in college too, so leave him alone already. As for JT, I hope he gets a role, he should do a cameo in a Thriller or something so he can get more action & more dramatic roles he wants. I wish JT the best of luck and sorry for all the lies The Backstreet Boys, Sandra, all of the peo
    report abuseposted July 12, 2009 2:19 PM PDT
  • Emmy
    give the damn role to Tom Welling in smallville. seriously i think hollywood movies are becoming so boring these days. The writers and actors are dull and boring, no taste and lack of imagination. Just go to show how lazy thery are that they keep stealing the asian original horror movies and remake them. which really sucks, seeing that the american remake is totally crappy.
    report abuseposted July 12, 2009 8:08 AM PDT
  • Crazyhollywood
    Ryan Reynolds is totally Deadpool. He shouldn't do this.
    report abuseposted July 10, 2009 7:19 PM PDT
  • Christopher
    Figures. Give the role to the least known on the list. Bad move, Warner Bros. You should give it to Jared Leto. He's got a history and reputation for putting actual work into his roles. Why was Bradley Cooper even a finalist? From crap comedy to action star? Really stupid leap that only makes sense to studio brass. Leto has the recognition, the acting chops, and the dedication. Timberlake,
    report abuseposted July 10, 2009 6:49 PM PDT
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