When word started to surface that Warner Bros. was eyeingChris Pinefor a role in its DC Cinematic Universe, there was a bit of initial confusion over which character he might be playing. Reports indicated that he was in discussions for the male lead inWonder Woman, while other reports started to surface saying Pine was actually weighing two options: playing Steve Trevor inWonder Woman, orleading his own superhero filmin the studio’sGreen Lanternreboot. It seemed a plausible report at the time, seeing as how Pine is already the star of another franchise and is therefore fairly bankable. But according to the actor himself, he was never in the running to wear a ring.
Steve recently caught up with Pine during the press day forThe Finest Hours, and he asked the actor if he was ever offered the role of Green Lantern, to which he responded, “No. I was not offered Green Lantern ever, I’ve never had a conversation about Green Lantern.”
While we’re set to meet a few other DC characters beyond Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, there’s a question over whether directorZack Snyderwill be introducing a new Green Lantern into the mix inJustice League: Part One, which is why it made sense that Pine had been offered the superhero role. However, according to the actor, he was never in the mix to succeedRyan Reynoldsas the ring-wielding hero.
He is, however, the male lead/love interest inWonder Woman, which is currently in production with directorPatty Jenkinsand a World War I-set premise, which means the film will be a prequel of sorts to bothBatman v SupermanandMan of Steel. Will the subversion of gender roles extend to the entireWonder Womanfranchise, meaning she’ll get a different love interest for each successive movie, or will Pine have life in the DC Cinematic Universe beyond this oneWonder Womanfilm? I think it’d be pretty neat if he were earnestly playing the character’s love interest a laHayley Atwellin theCaptain Americafilms, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Wonder Womanopens in theaters on June 09, 2025. Look for more from theFinest Hourspress day on Collider soon.
