WB Wants Campbell For 'Green Lantern'
Wed, February 4, 2009 
Variety reports that Warner Brothers want 'Casino Royale' director Martin Campbell to helm their long in development 'Green Lantern' movie. Greg Berlanti co wrote the script and was originally set to direct but WB have moved him over to direct an adaption of 'This Is Where I Leave You'.
Personally I think getting the Bond movie vet (Campbell also directed Goldeneye) and Zorro helmer is a smart move, he is a good pro and while not a distinctive director he can deliver a good blend of story and action as shown in his previous credits, he's a what I'd call a safe and solid choice to get a franchise off the ground.
Hopefully this deal will be signed soon and the movie can get into production, I reckon it is probably a bit late for a 2010 release if they want it to be a summer movie, but if they aim for the November slot then it could well make it. Next up will be the all important casting, which I suspect will be a bigger name than in prior WB DC film projects.
Jamie Williams
Warner Brothers wants the director who gave Bond his balls back (twice, no less) to helm Green Lantern?
I'm sold!
Peter Georgiou
When I heard that WB offered Berlanti the chance to direct Jonathan Topper’s "This is Where I love You" novel, I knew the writing was on the wall. Jamie and I were discussing that it seemed it was a consolation prize for Berlanti.
Reader Comments (1)
This is a big step in the right direction. I even loved Campbell's "Vertical Limit" - but since he's best known for the two Bond films and the two Zorros, it says to me that someone just got serious. While I think he'd also make a nice Superman helmer if Singer is done...I for one want to see a GL film simply because, wth all due respect to Supes and Bats, I'd like to see another DC hero (or heroes, if the GL Corps is involved) to get a live action treatment.