James Marsden may join Green Lantern Corps

Actor James Marsden is being considered for a role in DC Comic franchise Green Lantern Corps.

The 43-year-old actor has been included in the shorlist of the actors to star as one of the two Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan in the film, reported told AceShowbiz.

"Ever since 'Westworld', Marsden has been pretty hot around here. They've discussed him for Hal as well," a source said. The list also included renowned names like Tom Cruise, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bradley Cooper, Armie Hammer, Joel McHale and Ryan Reynolds, who played Hal Jordan in the 2011-film Green Lantern.

Marsden has previously appeared in the Marvel film franchise, X-Men as Cyclops. The film is currently scheduled to release on July 24, 2020 in USA.