A while back, there was talk that Jackie Earle Haley was in talks to play super-villain Sinestro in the upcoming Green Lantern movie, directed by Martin Campbell and starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular hero.
Haley quickly squashed those rumors, oblivious to any talks going on. Only days ago, it was confirmed Peter Saaragard will play villain Dr. Hector Hammond in the film along with Blake Lively as Carol Ferris, Hal Jordan’s love interest.
Now, it appears Haley is still the first (and only?) choice for Sinestro, who apparently still has a place in the film’s narrative.
Writes Drew at HitFix.com: “Jackie Earle Haley is the only choice for Sinestro by the studio…I am willing to say that Haley is the guy…The groundwork is being laid in the first “Lantern” for a much larger role for Sinestro later on if this first movie does well, and they like the idea of continuing their relationship with Haley.”
Remember that Haley’s developed a rather solid working relationship with Warner Bros., between Watchmen and this year’s Nightmare of Elm Street reboot. So though this be a rumor (at best), it wouldn’t be a surprise.
Would you like to see Haley play Sinestro?