Summary:
- Nathan Fillion cast as Guy Gardner in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy, citing Gunn’s innovative direction as a key factor.
- Fillion’s excitement stems from a chance encounter with Gunn, praising his unconventional approach to DC characters.
- Fillion embraces Gardner’s flaws, believing they add depth and relatability to the character, aligning with his acting philosophy.
Fan favorite Nathan Fillion has landed the coveted role of Green Lantern, specifically Guy Gardner, in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy. This isn’t Fillion’s first collaboration with Gunn, having recently appeared as a villain in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Fillion’s excitement for the role is evident, and here’s why he believes he’s the perfect fit for Guy Gardner:
Fillion recounts a surprising yet serendipitous way he landed the role. At the premiere party for The Suicide Squad, he bumped into James Gunn and congratulated him on the film. Gunn, keeping the details under wraps amidst the crowd, simply leaned in and said, “You’re gonna be Guy Gardner.” This chance meeting turned into a dream come true for Fillion.
Fillion expresses his confidence in Gunn’s ability to steer DC‘s film universe in a new direction. He admires Gunn’s unique approach and believes it will bring a much-needed breath of fresh air to these beloved characters.
“This guy is just firing on different cylinders,” Fillion remarks, “and he’s taking things in different directions, and that’s what makes his stuff so satisfying and so fun to watch.” He’s impressed by Gunn’s unconventional ideas and finds them highly promising.
One of the key aspects that excites Fillion most about playing Guy Gardner is the character’s inherent flaws. Unlike the typical, infallible superhero archetype, Gardner is refreshingly human. “The reality is that people have flaws,” Fillion says. “We all have quirks. We all have vulnerabilities.” He thrives on portraying these imperfections, believing they are what make characters relatable.
“Everybody’s got something, and I love to lean into those faults and flaws. It’s what makes people real and what allows audiences to relate, because we all know what that is. We all have our own. We witness it in other people.” Guy Gardner, according to Fillion, embodies this concept to a hilarious extreme. “Guy Gardner is 90% flawed and doesn’t care. That’s one of his flaws. I think there’s a real freedom in playing that. So, for a guy who likes to play flaws and flawed people, Guy Gardner is a gold mine.”
Fillion’s enthusiasm for Guy Gardner’s character flaws and his admiration for James Gunn’s creative vision position him as an exciting choice for the role. Fans can anticipate seeing a new side of the Green Lantern when Superman: Legacy hits the theaters.
