Asking questions shows your interest in the person you are speaking to or the subject being discussed. The Avatar actor, however, paid a price for this habit. Sam Worthington had a chance to play the DC Comics character of Hal Jordan/Green Lantern. Yes, after being chosen as the lead in Avatar, the 46-year-old actor could have played Green Lantern, which was ultimately bagged by Ryan Reynolds.
Every one of us has made our fair share of mistakes in life, and like regular people, we work to undo them. However, the Australian actor made a mistake that cost him to not get cast in 2011’s Green Lantern. Worthington, best known for his work in the Avatar and Clash of the Titans series, was also a contender in Ryan Reynolds’ $200 million superhero film.
The Shack actor has once admitted in an interview with Variety that his openness might have ultimately cost him the role Reynolds eventually received.
Along with the Red Notice star, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Angela Bassett, and Tim Robbins are among the cast members of the 2011 American superhero movie.
Why did Sam Worthington lose Ryan Reynolds’ Role?
Sam Worthington was considered for the lead role in Green Lantern, which was ultimately played by Ryan Reynolds. Why? This is because his bluntness disqualified him from consideration.
Well, this is a well-known tale in the movie business, where stars often discover that the fame and attitude they once desired come at a terrible price. So, it is safe to say that Reynolds’ dedication to the story was not the only factor in landing the part, one of his rivals’ lack of dedication undoubtedly cost him the job.
In an interview with Variety, Worthington, who played Jake Sully in Avatar: The Way of Water, admitted that he was in talks for the part in Green Lantern. But his questions during the casting process disqualified him from holding the ring.
The actor recalled:
“It didn’t make much sense to me. The suit comes out of his skin?”
Despite this missed opportunity, it is obvious that the Man on a Ledge actor has enjoyed a significant amount of box office success in his career. The actor has starred in James Cameron’s highest-grossing movie of all time, Avatar.
What Next for Sam Worthington and Ryan Reynolds?
Sam Worthington and Ryan Reynolds–These two superstars currently have demanding work schedules ahead of them.
In addition to reprising his role as Jake Sully in his last released Avatar: The Way Of Water, Worthington will reportedly also play the lead role in the upcoming sequels. Reynolds, on the other hand, is ready to don the red suit for the upcoming Deadpool 3, which also features Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine.
Thus, both are ready to blast us all with their wit, humor, and actions on the big screen!
Whatever the case, it is always being thought if Worthington would have played the lead role, would the outcome of the Green Lantern movie have changed? The answer is uncertain.
However, we do know that he has a ton of other work lined up to keep him occupied in the interim, and fans can’t wait for him to return to Pandora in the upcoming Avatar sequels.
Meanwhile, the release date for Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3 is set for 3 May 2024.
Source- Variety
