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Common Is Green Lantern in Justice League

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Source:  MTV
Green Latntern CommonHip-hop star Common had long been rumored to be playing the role of Green Lantern John Stewart in the upcoming Justice League of America from Warner Bros. The actor, most recently seen in Smokin' Aces, confirmed to MTV that he had, indeed, been cast in the film.

"It's a blessing really, to know that I could potentially be this superhero," he enthused. "Justice League itself is an honor, and Green Lantern is an incredible character to play. It's a blessing to be associated with it," Common said. "Just being a black person, a black man, playing a superhero is an honor in itself," he smiled.

Justice League of America had been delayed due to the WGA strike, with production believed to be picking back up during the summer of 2008. For his part, Common believes that while the film has been momentarily shelved, he still sees it moving forward soon.

Justice League of America brings DC Comic's greatest heroes together for the first time on the big screen. Superman, Batman, the Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the Martian Manhunter will all band together to save the Earth. Justice League of America is tentatively scheduled for a 2010 release.


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February 11th, 2008 10:55pm
Man I can't wait. Common was awesome in Smokin' Aces.
 
February 11th, 2008 10:20pm
Oh... and Tyrese Gibson is a FUCKING HORRIBLE choice. But he and this movie probably deserve each other.
 
February 11th, 2008 10:18pm
CelluloidDreams, this guy actually isn't a bad actor. In fact, i'd say he's too good for this movie.
 
February 11th, 2008 6:05pm
Hip-hop star Common..LOL!!! Ummm Ok! Now!!..About Brittney Spears as Wonder Woman!?!!
 
February 11th, 2008 4:28pm
nice job, they got someone who at least looks like Stewart
 
February 11th, 2008 4:15pm
I can't wait to see what Common brings to this role. I think it will be a perfect fit for him.
 
February 11th, 2008 2:33pm
i think tyrese would have been an awful choice. He doesnt have the voice or really the look. I think Michael Jai White would have been good. He obviously has the voice from doing the animated series Green lantern and definitely the look. But i agree with you err2005, the cast needs to be older. George Miller needs to remember he is making thee Justice league movie, not power rangers
 
February 11th, 2008 1:49pm
This makes sense.
 
February 11th, 2008 1:34pm
PLEAAAAAAAASE
don't pick this movie back up
 
February 11th, 2008 1:28pm
I was hoping for this turd of a movie to be scrapped. Damn you writters for ending the strike.
 
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