Note that as far as we know, however, there is no Superman movie being developed and it still hasn't actually been confirmed Henry Cavill is returning for more films. The lack of Man of Steel 2 has been bordering on meme status in the fanbase for years.
As for restrictions, that would also depend on whether or not a Green Lantern show and movie would potentially co-exist in the same continuity. So far, the two new HBO Max DC shows that have been greenlit were ones with explicit ties to upcoming movies: Peacemaker for James Gunn's Suicide Squad, and the Gotham P.D. show for The Batman. So if they are still intending to do a GLC movie at some point in the near future, it's entirely possible the TV show would tie into it somehow, or vice versa.
But they’re still willing to let the two coexist, to the point Ezra showed up in the Crisis crossover. A few years ago that would never have happened. Hell is this GL show even a part of the DCEU, or is it in its own separate continuity? If it’s separate I’d wager they’re still planning to make a GL movie, but first they’ll use the show to rebuild the brand, just like they’re doing with Superman.
If it was in the same continuity, they'd likely have mentioned it already. Both the GCPD show and Peacemaker were announced as prequels to The Batman and The Suicide Squad from the get go.
If they're really saving Hal and John for the movies, then I'm surprised they're letting them use Sinestro in this. Less so Kilowog, but still surprised they got him too.
Yeah...and then they say "true to the comics" when it's only really true for some AU or Elseworld comics and not the main Alan Scott, although at the rate things are going it's probably inevitable for the main Alan at this point.
Honestly, this is Simon's time to shine after being cut out of adaptions and screentime because of the other male lead GL's. Hal even stole his role as Jessica's partner in DCSHG.
Look whether you personally like it or not is irrelevant, it’s the general audience this is aimed at. You hate Superdad but that was still a well-received concept in the comics. Flash got a huge popularity boost from his show. Black Lightning has benefitted from his show. After the negative reception of Cavill, the intention with the show is to put out a Superman product that isn’t going to be hugely controversial. I know you don’t like Superdad; That’s fine but most people do like him as a dad and I think that show will find an audience that causes far less controversy than Cavill and Snyder. Smallville got pretty awful at times but to say that it did nothing to help build up Superman’s appeal would be a lie imo.
They’re bringing Snyder back and giving him $70 million, the equivalent of a brand new movie. At this point I’d be shocked if they didn’t let him continue the Snyderverse on HBO Max which means Cavill will still be getting work, so we’ll have two versions of Superman concurrently. But we’re getting way off track, my point was that there is no longer a mandate that only one version of a character can exist at a time. A Green Lantern TV show does not rule out a movie.
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I hope you're right and they're waiting to see how JL does before deciding anything, though the JL is way more than just Superman. Maybe the new cut of JL is a success and more flicks can come forth. I wouldn't hold my breath, but MAYBE.
My point was that Superman being on the CW means there's not a whole lot of movement on a feature film presentation. So who knows what that means for Green Lantern (2011): The Return.
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Supposedly? So, just a rumor from nowhere or is there a reason to believe this?
Just because I hate Superdad doesn't mean that is the only reason I don't trust this show to help Superman, so please don't make assumptions about why I'm skeptical if I haven't told you, and it feels like the whole Superman should be a dad thing is something that you're way too passionate about if the mere sniff that someone may be talking bad about it delivers this response from you. Did I say anything about that aspect of it? Did I? No. So please don't make an argument over what you believe I am going to say. Truth is I don't trust this show because frankly they've screwed over this Superman every chance they've had since Supergirl first started. He's been presented as a lame, third tier hero who only exists to be showed up by his cousin and Lex. I would be down on this series as a possible "good" thing for Superman even if I loved the Superdad take as much as you do, so don't go on a spiel without knowing my full reasons for feeling a certain way please, thank you very much.
(And sorry if that came across strong, I honestly tried to be polite, but frankly you pissed me off so I couldn't help being a bit more frank - I get it, you love the damned Superdad schtick, but you don't have to be so damn quick to jump to that take's defense, especially when nobody even said anything about it, it'll just anger people when you get all pre-defensive like that. Yes I hate making him a dad, but don't go making assumptions that it's the only reason or the main reason I'm not looking forward to this. You know what they say, when you assume you make an ass of u and me.)
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I would say that you should be prepared to be shocked. He's only getting that much because so much of the movie had already been filmed, covid has halted and slowed so much of their production, and they need more content for the streaming service. It's a perfect storm. It's a relatively cheap (compared to the cost of making another movie - 200 million vs 70) and easy way to get a event for HBO Max quick. There's no reason to assume they'll let Snyder continue beyond that.
If the Snyder Cut blows everyone away and exceeds their wildest expectations it could move them to let him continue the Snyder-verse. But his previous DC films doesn't lend much hope there. Snyder's fans got lucky, but this is his final DC foray, not the beginning of a new path.