Nathan Fillion may have joined James Gunn’s Superman months ago, but now his paycheck is turning heads. That’s right, The Rookie star, who is all set to play Guy Gardner’s version of Green Lantern in the much-anticipated reboot, is reportedly earning one of the highest salaries among the supporting cast. According to Showbiz Galore, Fillion is being paid $400,000 for his role, a figure matched only by Edi Gathegi, who plays Mister Terrific in the movie.
While this casting itself is old news to DC fans, the paycheck details how central his character may be to the story. If we go back to the comics, then Guy Gardner is known for being brash and often at odds with others. This could definitely make for an entertaining dynamic alongside Superman, aka David Corenswet, who himself is earning a massive paycheck of $2 million, only less than Rachel Brosnahan’s $4 million salary. Let’s dive deeper.
Fillion’s Guy Gardner Could Be James Gunn’s Secret Weapon in the New DCU
Nathan Fillion playing Guy Gardner in James Gunn‘s brand-new DC Universe could change everything for the franchise. How? Well, Guy isn’t your usual hero; in fact, he’s quite loud, stubborn, and doesn’t always play by the rules. Unlike Superman or Hal Jordan, he has a rough edge that makes him quite different from the rest. And there’s a good reason for it as well.
He grew up in a tough home in Baltimore and had a very rocky childhood. So, in order to turn his life around, he had to work hard a lot, and before becoming a Green Lantern, he was a teacher and a social worker. What made him special wasn’t just his powers, but his personality. He’s blunt and often gets into fights with other heroes.
But deep down, he’s fiercely loyal and brave, and this, along with a mix of his usual troublemaker demeanor, could bring a fresh twist to the DCU. This unpredictable nature of his could lead to more fun clashes with more polished characters like Superman. And who better to handle all of this than Gunn?
