The NerdGen Report - Green Lantern & 80s Nostalgia: Is Hollywood Getting It Right?

Green Lantern & 80s Nostalgia: Is Hollywood Getting It Right?

10/16/24 • 88 min

The discussion kicks off with some exciting updates in the comic book and movie world. Brian and Pablo dive into casting news for the upcoming 'Green Lantern' series, sharing their thoughts on Aaron Pierre’s role as John Stewart and what this casting decision means for the show. They speculate whether this series could reach the same cultural impact as 'Game of Thrones.' Other hot topics include 80s nostalgia with Voltron casting rumors, the challenges facing the DCU, and what Marvel's future holds with projects like 'Spider-Man 4.' Don't miss their lively debate on how studios are handling 80s IP revivals like Voltron and Transformers and how it all ties into the bigger cinematic universe.

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