Warner Bros. move forward with their comic adaptation 'Green Lantern' as Martin Campbell, the man behind James Bond movie 'Casino Royale', is reported to be in talks to direct the project.
- February 5, 2009
AceShowbiz -
Pushing "Green Lantern" a step forward to materialization, Warner Bros. have reportedly approached "Casino Royale" director Martin Campbell. Variety broke out the news, suggesting that the studio are currently negotiating with Campbell to helm the feature film adaptation of the DC Comics hero.
Before Campbell's name surfaced as the potential director, television writer/producer Greg Berlanti, who co-wrote the film's script with Marc Guggenheim and Michael Green, has been considered to take the behind-the-camera role. The executive producer of "Dirty Sexy Money" is now attached to direct Jonathan Tropper's novel adaptation, "This Is Where I Leave You".
Best known for his work in 1985 BBC Television drama serial "Edge of Darkness", Martin Campbell has directed two James Bond films, the 1995 Pierce Brosnan-starring "GoldenEye" and the 2006 Daniel Craig-starring "Casino Royale". His feature film credits also include "The Mask of Zorro", "Vertical Limit", "Beyond Borders" and "The Legend of Zorro".
Eyeing 2010 release, "Green Lantern" itself is said to tell the story of Hal Jordan, an ordinary test pilot who is suddenly given the task by dying alien named Abin Sur to protect the space using a green energy-powered ring. "Lars and the Real Girl" star Ryan Gosling has been linked to the titular character role.
