When the trailer for Superman (2025) finally dropped, I assumed I would have been primarily interested in David Corenswet’s Man of Steel, but instead, I find myself more fascinated with a different DC hero: Nathan Fillion’s Green Lantern. The DCU’s Superman is set to redefine the iconic hero for a new generation, marking the first movie in James Gunn’s DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. Despite the earnest charm of Corenswet’s Clark Kent, I’m more excited about Nathan Fillion’s take on Green Lantern - specifically, the hilariously brash and unmistakable Guy Gardner.
James Gunn’s Superman represents the dawn of a new DCU, a fresh slate after years of inconsistent films and muddled timelines. James Gunn stated that this new Superman would be a bastion of hope with a distinct sense of humanity, contrasting with Henry Cavill’s Superman in the DCEU, who was more serious and godlike. The Superman (2025) trailer lays this out immediately by depicting Superman in a defeated state. But for me, it wasn’t the fragile and bleeding Superman that stood out. It was Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner, in all his comic-accurate, bowl-cut glory.
I'm Absolutely Fascinated By Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern After The Superman Trailer From the moment Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner appeared on the screen, he commanded my attention. The bold, unapologetically retro bowl cut is one of the most noticeable aspects - a hairstyle so iconic it feels like it was ripped straight from the pages of a 1980s Green Lantern comic. But it’s not just his look that grabs you; it’s the sheer personality he exudes in every frame.

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