The Surprising Link Between Guy Gardner Green Lantern and Superman's Legacy Revealed by James Gunn

Director James Gunn has revealed the reason behind choosing Guy Gardner as the first Green Lantern to make an appearance in the new DC Universe. Together with Peter Safran, Gunn is leading DC Studios in creating a fresh and interconnected franchise for Warner Bros. Discovery, based on characters from DC Comics. Their inaugural project, Superman: Legacy, features David Corenswet as the newest iteration of the iconic Man of Steel.

A recent surprise announcement included the casting of Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, specifically portraying the character of Guy Gardner, in Superman: Legacy. Gunn wasted no time in providing further insight into his decision, offering explanations during a recent interview on Bluesky.

Although @Krouss.net expressed curiosity rather than upset, DC Studios co-CEO explained the reasoning behind Gunn's choice of Guy as the Green Lantern for Superman: Legacy. Firstly, Gunn's fondness for Guy "from JLI," also known as Justice League International, played a significant role in the decision. This affiliation is because Guy is a member of this superhero team in the comics. Additionally, Guy's suitability for the narrative of Superman's upcoming reboot further supported his selection.

How Superman: Legacy May Already Be Setting Up Another DC Universe Project

Superman: Legacy primarily rests on the Man of Steel and establishes his existence within the DC Universe. However, it also poses the question of whether the inclusion of Guy could potentially be the start of another DCU Chapter 1 project. Although Guy will be the first Green Lantern audiences see in DC Studios' upcoming franchise, Gunn and Safran have already revealed plans for Lanterns, an upcoming Max series centered around Hal Jordan and John Stewart, with a similar tone to True Detectives. This series will delve deeper into the overarching storyline presented by Gunn and Safran in the DC Universe.

Given the significant role of the Green Lantern Corps, it wouldn't be surprising if Guy's appearance in Superman: Legacy serves as a subtle catalyst for those plans. It remains to be seen whether Fillion will feature in the actual Lanterns show, but considering DC Studios' aim for a highly interconnected universe, it would make sense for Guy to make a guest appearance in one or two episodes.

Regardless of his presence, it is exciting to witness the DC Universe embracing the Green Lantern mythology, with three renowned heroes already confirmed to appear. This could potentially pave the way for the introduction of characters like Kyle Rayner, Simon Baz, Jessica Cruz, and Alan Scott, not to mention the diverse range of non-human ring-bearers. Hopefully, Superman: Legacy, featuring Fillion's hero, will provide further insights into the Green Lanterns.