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Martin Campbell Blames Ryan Reynolds for Green Lantern's Failure

5/22/2025

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Director Martin Campbell candidly shared his thoughts on the 2011 flop, Green Lantern, hinting that Ryan Reynolds' involvement in the script could have turned the tide. Despite boasting a talented cast, the film fell flat with critics and audiences alike. As the franchise moves forward, Kyle Chandler will take on the mantle of Hal Jordan in the new HBO series, Lanterns.

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Director Martin Campbell candidly shared his thoughts on the 2011 flop, Green Lantern, hinting that Ryan Reynolds' involvement in the script could have turned the tide. Despite boasting a talented cast, the film fell flat with critics and audiences alike. As the franchise moves forward, Kyle Chandler will take on the mantle of Hal Jordan in the new HBO series, Lanterns.