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2 days ago
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Nathan Fillion Based Guy Gardner From SUPERMAN on a Character From THE GOLDEN GIRLS — GeekTyrant
In James Gunn's Superman movie, there's one character who's already stealing scenes before the film even drops, Green Lantern's loudmouth wildcard, Guy Gardner. Nathan Fillion is playing the character, and he seems to be having the time of his life channeling one of DC's most chaotic, lovable jerks. We've seen bits and pieces of Fillion's Guy Gardner in the trailers and he's snarky, cocky, rocking that unapologetic bowl cut, and it's clear he's nailing the vibe. But in a recent appearance on the DC Studios Showcase Official Podcast, Fillion revealed something that threw fans for a delightful loop, his performance is inspired by… Sophia from The Golden Girls . Sophia is Estelle Getty's no-nonsense, zero-filter queen from the classic sitcom. He explained: 'You know, I took my inspiration from the oldest cast member from Golden Girls, where she just, whatever she wanted to say, just there was no filter. 'She just said, Thank you, Estelle Getty. Thank you. Just whatever it is, there it is, he's just gonna say it. Part of his origin was he was at one point hit by a bus, and was in a coma. 'So I just say that's the thing that flipped the switch. That's the thing that caused a little bit of brain damage. Now he's just… off a little bit.' It's a fun and hilarious choice, but it works. Guy Gardner has always been the lantern who says the quiet part loud, often to the dismay of teammates and fans alike, and Fillion clearly gets that. He's giving the character dimension, layering the bravado with something both bizarre and endearing. As for the character's look, particularly the bowl cut, Fillion wasn't about to let it go. He said: 'There was some talk about different hairstyles. There was some talk about some different types of things we were going to go. I was team bowl cut the whole way. It's canon. It's set. 'I said, If we don't do a bowl cut, we're going to hear about it,' he said. That's the kind of comic book loyalty we respect. When asked if taking on a lesser-known character came with added pressure, Fillion didn't see it that way. In fact, he saw it as a creative gift. 'I think if anything else there's a freedom. I think the real stakes and that kind of stress would probably be on David. You know, you're playing Superman. Good luck. 'People have a lot of expectations. But if you're coming in with something that's a little fresh for some people, it's all on you. Like, hey, I get to decide how this is gonna go.' And for those wondering if we'll see Gardner's infamous Green Lantern constructs, Fillion gave a big 'Absolutely'—before immediately pulling a classic Guy move and dodging the details. 'Exactly what you'd expect from Guy Gardner. I mean, if you said, 'Hey, there's an emergency. We need a Green Lantern,' Guy Gardner is the guy you hope you don't get. 'There's thousands of them out there, all over the universe. 'God, please not Guy. Not Guy.' You got Guy. 'Damn it! Damn it!'' Whatever he's bringing to the table, one thing's for sure, Fillion's Guy Gardner is going to be one of the wild cards to watch when Superman hits theaters on July 11.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
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Will Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN: PART II Have a Co-Director? — GeekTyrant
Matt Reeves' The Batman was a bold, brooding noir that reimagined Gotham as a dark and gritty detetective-driven crime thriller. The director did such a great job with the film, and fans have been patiently waiting for the sequel. Reeves has been developing The Batman: Part II for years, and he's also been going through some personal matters, which has slowed the process. While Gunn has confirmed that Reeves is still attached to direct, a new rumor suggests he might not go it alone for the sequel. On The Hot Mic podcast, entertainment scooper Jeff Sneider said: 'I mean, I'd be surprised if he directed the movie alone. If he remains on board as director, why isn't it conceivable that he could have a co-director? Particularly James Gunn. 'I don't know, it could be anybody. I'll tell you who's just hanging out there in the wind: Mr. Sam Raimi.' I love that he just dropped Raimi's name. The man behind Evil Dead and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man trilogy just 'hanging out in the wind'? That's one way to stir the Bat-pot! I'd personally love to see Raimi direct a Batman movie! But, his style is so different from Reeves' I'm not sure it would the right team up. Let's be clear here, though, there's no confirmation here, but the idea of Reeves potentially bringing on a co-director feels… out of place. His take on the Caped Crusader is focused and particular. Mixing another voice with a different style into the mix, especially one as distinct as Raimi's, could throw off-the balance. The sequel's been in development since it was first announced at CinemaCon back in April 2022. It was once aiming for a 2026 release but is now officially slated for October 1, 2027. According to earlier reports, Reeves 'has been sending pages for more than half a year' and a 'first full draft of the script is expected to be delivered by Memorial Day.' At this point, Warner Bros. hasn't dropped any plot details, but Robert Pattinson will return to take on the role of Bruce Wayne aka Batman. I also imagine we'll see Zoe Kravits back as Catwoman and Colin Farrell as The Penguin. So… could Reeves bring in another filmmaker to help carry the weight? Maybe. Would that compromise the artistic clarity fans loved about the first film? Also maybe. Until we hear something official, though, it's all speculation.
Geek Dad
3 days ago
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Review – Green Lantern #23: Specters of the Past
Green Lantern #23 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: The Green Lantern Corps have been going around the universe, but now they're in a completely new setting – Hell, where the worst creatures of the DCU dwell for all eternity. Hal is accompanied by Zauriel and Phantom Stranger for a mission relating to his old days as The Spectre, but he soon picks up another unexpected ally – G'nort, the iconic worst Green Lantern ever. What's he doing in Hell? It's not clear, but he seems mostly unfazed by the horrors around him. While Hal seeks out an old enemy of his, Kyle and his crew are having a much lighter adventure – traveling through space with Odyssey, Superboy, and new recruit Dan Garrett – who was thought to be dead for decades. Of course, just because they're not dealing with any existential horrors, it doesn't mean they're having it easy – this issue has them blasting their way out from a giant carnivorous space squid with a taste for spaceships. Dog days. Via DC Comics. One of the most impressive things about this run is how Jeremy Adams is obviously pulling in some deep cuts. Geoff Johns built a huge mythology for the character, but I can't imagine him hinging an arc on something Hal did as The Spectre years earlier. One of the most famous arcs of the book featured a truly vile villain who Hal sealed away with a key artifact – one that could fend off the Starbreaker Corps now. Of course, there's one problem with this heist – The Spectre is still guarding this prisoner, even if Hal isn't one with him anymore. With Jim Corrigan having passed on, The Spectre is now all rage without a humanizing touch, and he wants Hal back. The battle that closes this issue is one of the most exciting of the series so far, and it makes me wonder if the story of the Spectre's new host is being planned as we speak. The scale of this title keeps on building, and this issue is another big winner. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Geek Dad
3 days ago
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Review – Superman #26: Superman Red
Superman #26 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: After last issue's brutal battle with the deranged clone X-El, the status quo Josh Williamson has built is in shambles. Lex Luthor is back in prison, blamed for the attack and covering for Mercy. His trust with Superman is shattered after he executed the evil clone. Mercy is free, but has lost her alliance with Superman and her control over Supercorp. Lena Luthor is ready to wash her hands of both her father and her mentor, and has headed off to greener pastures – Midvale, where she'll be hanging out with Supergirl (much to the excitement of those who like another kind of Supercorp, no doubt). And Lois Lane has lost her Superwoman powers, burning them out after using her Solar Flare. But unlike with Superman, it seems to have purged the powers from her system entirely – and while she insists she's fine with going back to normal, no one else is so sure. And then there's General Zod in the cosmos, looking for answers. Time bomb. Via DC Comics. At least Superman is okay, right? Well, no – anything but. He's been acting erratically over the last few issues, and it seems the source is Red Kryptonite poisoning from back in the first arc of this series, when he went up against Pharm and Graft. The deranged brothers are now locked up in Strykers alongside Luthor. When Superman arrives at Stryker to confront Luthor, he's ready to end their partnership entirely, but Luthor proposes a deal to try to help Lois. This only makes Superman angrier – and that sends him spiraling out of control. This is a side of Superman we very rarely see, and it's an intriguing choice to make him essentially the main threat of this arc – enough to bring another mysterious hero in to stop him. This issue is chaotic, with a lot of plots coming in and out, but I think it delivers. Only one week after Dan Slott raised the bar for the Superman line yet again, Josh Williamson continues to prove the old guard is just as good. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
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3 days ago
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Review – The Flash #21: Army of the Flash
The Flash #21 – Simon Spurrier, Writer; Vasco Georgiev, Artist; Matt Herms, Colorist Ray – 9/10 Ray: 'Dark Moon Rising', the current Flash crossover, definitely continues the strange and surreal tone of this series under Simon Spurrier – but it also escalates that to a cosmic level, with Eclipso having taken over the moon and launched a massive war on reality. The only thing standing in his way – the Flash, or rather all the Flashes. This not only includes the whole team, but Wally West has taken full advantage of his new ability to split himself into multiple copies and built an army of his duplicates – sending them in massive waves to take on the enemy, no matter how many of them get killed off. This has made him more than a little unhinged, and is wearing on his relationships with his friends and family. It's worrying them enough that they call in some extra backup for an intervention – Barry Allen, who lost his powers during Absolute Power and has been adjusting to life as a normie ever since. This is an interesting issue that's been dealt with extensively with the character of Multiple Man over at the competition – the idea of when exactly these 'dupes' become their own person. Most of them don't make it past the first wave of attack, and those that do are quickly absorbed back into Wally Prime. Wally's cavalier attitude clearly disturbs Barry, as he thinks the Flashes were never meant to be soldiers. But when a thought-dead Wally shows up, having gotten further into Eclipso's base than anyone else, things taken an interesting new turn. Wally wants to quickly absorb what this leftover has to share, but it's been so long since they were one and the same that this character is ready to go 'rogue'. There are some very interesting elements in this issue, including a close-up look at some of the villains, but what makes this issue work is how it still manages to make this very cosmic topic feel human. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
