May 25 2009 04:22 AM ET

Should Nathan Fillion be Green Lantern? Survey says, YES!

I don’t usually go in for fan-made trailers for films that’ll likely never get made, created using footage from their favorite totally-non-related movies…but this spot for a Green Lantern movie starring Nathan Fillion hits me in two sweet spots:

Sweet Spot #1: Nathan Fillion. My man-crush on Captain Tightpants is well-documented. I’ll watch anything the man is in. Mandi Bierly and I have weekly thumb-wrestling tourneys to decide who gets to wear the EW’s Biggest Filli-fan Ceremonial Hawaiian Shirt.

Sweet Spot #2: Michael Giacchino’s Star Trek score. Nothing I’ve heard in a good long while summons the same feeling of heroic grandeur/call of destiny.

I still stand by my "Brian Austin Green would be pretty rad as Hal Gordon" stance. But only if Nathan passes. Because I’m a loyal Browncoat, and that’s how we roll. Geek tirade over.

Any fan-created trailers float your boat? Anyone else you’d rather see as Hal Jordan? Anyone else you dig as much as I dig Nathan Fillion?

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  • RC

    Nathan Fillion as the Green Lantern? I’m all in!

  • greg

    Ohmigod. That was amazing.

  • Pam

    Absolutely Nathan Fillion for Green Lantern! I agree, I’ll watch anything this guy is in. He’s just amazing.
    PS: Check out his latest tweet. He gives kudos to this fan-made trailer’s creator. Mad editing skills, man.

  • Exarkun

    Sorry but 2/3rd of the trailer uses “Two Steps From Hell – Freedom Fighters” music and NOT Michael Giacchino’s Star Trek score. The same music WAS used in Star Trek Trailer #3.

  • Heidi

    I will DEFINITELY watch a Green Lantern movie with Nathan Fillion starring. I will watch any movie he heads up, especially a well-deserved hero pic. Even my husband says that he would make a perfect action star.

  • Penny

    I’m sure I’m the biggest Nathan Fillion fan around. Bar none! I will also watch anything he’s in, anytime! Bring on Green Lantern!!

  • Charles U. Farley

    Heck No, Nathan Fillion will guarantee the movie will flop, he can not carry a movie, all his shows are flops

  • TL

    I like the guy but can’t picture him headlining a blockbuster yet…
    -TL
    http://grittywriter.wordpress.com/

  • bernie

    Who do I have to bribe, kill, or kidnap to get Nathan Fillion cast as Hal Jordan?!

  • Krisitn

    I would so see that. Nathan Fillion makes me all smiley.

  • Mrs. Horrible

    Wow…so nice that comment at the top, from someone clearly a fan of that 90s flop Pump Up the Volume. Where is Christian Slater’s career again?
    Nathan Fillion SHOULD be a big box office star. I’m for anything that gives him the chance, even though I’m not a fan of superhero movies in general. If there is anyone that could make me care about a cheesy superhero movie, it’s Fillion.

  • Mrs. Horrible

    By the way, any Dr. Horrible fans should check out the panel at Paleyfest…it’s on iTunes for $1.99.

  • Anita

    This just rocks my socks…I wasn’t really excited for Green Lantern as a movie until I saw this trailer..but Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern?? I’m in!

  • J.

    That was cool. I’m all in. Bring on Nathan Fillion as Hal Jordan. No Chris Pine, no whimpy Bradly Cooper; just Fillion.

  • Seth

    If there is a divine being who is watching over humanity with the best intentions, then Nathan Fillion will be Hal Jordan. Unfortunately, movie executives continue to make really horrible movies from beloved comics and degrade our favorite characters so we are screwed.

  • NathanFan

    Wow, well done. Nathan would be excellent in role. He deserves wider recognition!

  • LM

    Jon Hamm

  • Alex

    Holy. Crap.
    Bring it!

  • TorontoTom

    YES! YES! YES!

  • Verity

    I want to go to there!

  • Kathy B.

    I’m in.

  • Snarf

    1. Someone has waaaaay to much time on their hands.
    2. That looked amazing.
    3. If Fillion were to play Hal Jordan/Green Lantern, who would play arch nemisis Sinestro?

  • Adam

    Yeah he would be a good fit for sure. But someone mentioned John Hamm. THAT would be awesome. Or maybe Matthew Fox?
    http://tvdonewright.com/2009/05/25/tv-tonight-monday-may-25th-2009/

  • marjo

    oh yeah… make it so.

  • Gwen

    Nathan Fillion as a superhero makes a lot of sense. He’s good at playing the common man in larger than life scenarios.
    Fillion’s natural aptitude for both humor and drama is a well balanced mixture just right for a comic book superhero.
    As well, he has a growing following that would be eager to encourage others to jump on the bandwagon.
    And Fillion is good with those fans, he’s well versed in being amiable and energetic about his projects. Because he IS amiable and energetic about the work he does.

  • Brian

    Anyone who agrees that Nathan Fillion should be the Green Lantern should send this video to their friends!!! Let’s get the word out!

  • harry

    Brian Austin Green FTW!!!

  • Dwight K. Schrute

    Nathan has no chance, he is too old by Hollywood standards.
    This fake trailer is crap. The creator just stole music and visuals from other movies. That’s stealing, not creativity.

  • Jimmy

    Nathan Fillion would be totally wrong for this part. Don’t get me wrong, I like him as an actor, but not for this part. Personally, I like Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper for the role of Green Lantern.

  • chuck

    What film was that score from its really good. Really good fan video. Nathan would be a solid pick, I like Patrick Wilson from Watchmen and Lakeview Terrace.
    http://blog.entertainmenttodayandbeyond.com/

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