Josh Brolin, 56, critics rage ‘too old’ as actor in talks to play Hal Jordan & beg for Nathan Fillion despite his age

JOSH Brolin has critics furious amid rumors that he’s been cast as the Green Lantern in an upcoming TV series, with some pleading for a casting switch-up.

On Monday, it was reported that the Deadpool star has been offered the role of Hal Jordan in a new HBO series all about members of the Green Lantern Corps.

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Nexus Point News announced the casting rumor, leading to major backlash on the social media platform.

The account revealed that Josh, 56, was offered the role but did not say whether he accepted.

Regardless, some fans felt the Dune actor was “too old” for the job, pleading with production to choose another actor.

“Nathan Fillion would of been perfect especially since they are looking for an older Hal…” one person posted.

“But at least Fillion is still going to be a Lantern (Guy Gardner).”

“Brolin’s age is my only issue, otherwise I think he’d bring some fantastic sincerity to Hal’s portrayal that’s been lost in live action since the Rush Reynolds film,” complained a second commenter.

“I can see it. It’s not who I would’ve picked but I can see it working for The DCU,” noted a third more hopeful fan.

“The DCU’s first miss of a casting,” slammed a fourth.

“Interesting choice if true,” another wrote.

“What? Come on cast a young dude for this role,” demanded a sixth.

“Love Josh, but idk how to feel about this if true,” penned a seventh.

“We all know he’s an amazing actor but I just can’t see it…” bashed someone else.

“Hold up. what version of Hal Jordan? Isn’t he too old?” questioned another.

DC Comics Heroes

DC Comics was created in 1934, launching first with a series of comic books. The brand has since evolved, competing with Marvel. DC Comics is home to several well-known heroes, including Batman and Superman. The franchise continues to release TV shows and movies to much fanfare.

Here’s a look at all the DC Comics Heroes:

• Batman
• Aquaman
• Superman
• Green Arrow
• Wonder Woman
• Barry Allan (The Flash)
• Black Canary
• Hal Jordan (The Green Lantern)
• Nightwing
• Cyborg
• Martian Manhunter
• Ace the Bat Hound
• Darkseid
• John Constantine
• Barbara Gordon
• Jason Todd
• Wall West
• Adam Strange
• Air Wave
• Billy Batson
• Bizarro
• Damian Wayne
• Eclipso
• Etrigan the Demon

WHAT WE KNOW

Josh’s casting has not been confirmed, as many details about Lanterns remain unknown.

Lanterns is confirmed to be in the casting stages, with production pinning down leads to play Hal and John Stewart, according to Nexus Point News.

The pair are known to comic book fans as key Green Lantern Corps and Justice League members.

Per the outlet, Josh has been offered the role as Hal in the show, which will air on HBO Max.

It was previously leaked that in the show, Hal will be a veteran Lantern while John will be a rookie, according to DCU Leaks .

The show will center around Hal and Jordan investigating a murder on Earth .

Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King create Lanterns.

The superhero show will premiere on HBO in 2025.

Nathan, 53, is the only confirmed casting thus far.

COMIC BOOK PAST

Josh is no stranger to the world of comic book movies.

He previously appeared as Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.

He has also appeared in a DC Comics project before.

Josh played Jonah Hex in Jonah Hex, which came out in 2010.

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