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Tom Cruise, one of the most prominent action stars globally, has surprisingly yet to venture into the realm of comic book movies. Despite his illustrious career spanning over four decades, the American actor has not appeared in any Marvel or DC films. In recent times, we have witnessed several A-list celebrities like Dwayne Johnson and Emilia Clarke stepping into the superhero genre, leaving fans eagerly anticipating news of Cruise’s potential entry.
Fortunately, it appears that the wishes of fans might soon be granted, courtesy of James Gunn’s DC Extended Universe. Reports suggest that Warner Bros. Studios is actively pursuing Tom Cruise to portray the character of Hal Jordan, better known as The Green Lantern, in their upcoming movies. This development has sparked excitement among fans, who have long awaited Cruise’s involvement in the genre.
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Fans Want Tom Cruise To Play Green Lantern
The allure of comic book universes has captivated a wide range of individuals, from audiences to the creative minds involved in filmmaking. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and DC Extended Universe (DCU) have successfully attracted some of the industry’s biggest names, casting them as iconic superheroes with rich comic book histories.
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As per Twitter handle @OneTakeNews posted, “Tom Cruise is reportedly being courted for a DC Studios project.”
Tom Cruise is reportedly being courted for a DC Studios project many say#GreenLantern🏮pic.twitter.com/xl1EvEXyeq
— Reel Moments 🎞 (@reelmomentsAI)June 24, 2025
The perfect Hal Jordan.
— com1cbook (@COM1CBOOK)July 15, 2025
Tom Cruise in space as Hal Jordan
— Jeb Abdul (@Abdul_darang)June 16, 2025
Green lantern hopefully
— CleganeBowl (@ANTHONY_IU)June 08, 2025
Lex luthor or Hal
— Bloodline Forever ☝🏼 (@ShadyMo34239931)June 10, 2025
I’m gonna take a guess and say he’s Halpic.twitter.com/33zf60Pmur
— The Great Gonzo (@LukeODoherty6)June 03, 2025
Hal jordan
— brad (@bradpride4)July 17, 2025
if he’s Hal I’ll lose my mind
— nokian_gage (@nokian_gage)July 28, 2025
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James Gunn Is Really Keen On Signing Tom Cruise
James Gunn, who recently took control of DCU is making waves with his fresh approach to the franchise. On the other hand,Tom Cruisehas long been a subject of speculation regarding potential superhero roles, often being linked to Marvel’s Iron Man. Surprisingly, Cruise has yet to make his debut in any comic book universe, setting him apart from many of his industry peers.
However, it appears that Gunn is determined to change that. Gunn is actively pursuing Tom Cruise the role of Green Lantern. The character was previously portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in a totally flop venture.
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The potential casting of Cruise as Green Lantern would undoubtedly generate immense excitement among fans and open new possibilities for the acclaimed actor in the realm of comic book movies.
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