Well, it looks like Ryan Reynolds doesn’t mind acting in two different intellectual property universes. According to Variety, he’s going to play the Green Lantern, who is a Detective Comics superhero. Fans of Reynolds will remember him from the recent X-Men Origins: Wolverine as the multi-powered Deadpool. X-Men is, of course, a Marvel Comics property. Blake Lively was recently confirmed as having landed the part of leading lady Carol Ferris.
From Variety:
Blake Lively has landed the female lead role in “Green Lantern” as Carol Ferris opposite Ryan Reynolds in Warner Bros.’ live-action film based on the DC Comics hero.
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Look for Green Lantern in theaters during the 2011 summer.