Nathan Fillion opens up about playing Green Lantern Guy Gardner in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie. Gunn has opted to do a take on Guy Gardner from the ’80s DC Comics which is on the more goofier side of things.
Fillion’s version also seems to be in stark contrast compared to the Lanterns DCU series starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. Reportedly, Fillion’s Guy Gardner is supposed to appear, so that should make an interesting dynamic, to say the least.
‘What does Nathan Fillion say about Guy Gardner?
Speaking with TV Line, Fillion answers what sets his Guy Gardner a part from other iterations of Green Lantern. Fun fact: Fillion has played Hal Jordan in DC animated projects:
“He’s a jerk. What’s important to know is, you don’t have to be good to be a Green Lantern; you just have to be fearless. So Guy Gardner is fearless, and he is not very good. He’s not nice, which is very freeing as an actor because you just think to yourself, what is the most selfish, self-serving thing I can do in this moment? And that’s the answer. That’s what you do in that moment.”
Superman vs Green Lantern Guy Gardner
Fillion continues and possibly hints we might see Guy vs the new Man of Steel!
“I think if he has a superpower, it might be his overconfidence, in that he thinks he could take on Superman. He can’t!”
Gunn also released that promo for the Puppy Bowl. Check it out:
Noting this bowl as a touch down. 🌎❤️ #Superman – only in theaters July 11. pic.twitter.com/IoHD3w8BBM
— Superman (@Superman) February 9, 2025
Release info
Superman gets released in theaters on July 11, 2025 written and directed by James Gunn.
The film stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince and Neva Howell.
Behind the movie
Superman is executive produced by Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars Winther. Behind the camera, Gunn is joined by frequent collaborators, including director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Beth Mickle, costume designer Judianna Makovsky and composer John Murphy, along with editors Craig Alpert, Jason Ballantine and William Hoy.
