Green Lantern | Behind-The-Scenes Chris Pine, Sam Worthington, Jon Hamm, Nathan Fillion (who voiced the character in animated DC Comics projects), Bradley Cooper, Justin Timberlake and Jared Leto were considered for the role.. But was ultimately landed by Reynolds.. Even with an impressive budget, Green Lantern was riddled with flaws. Directed by Martin Campbell, the film is about Hal, a reckless test pilot who is chosen by the powerful Ring to become the first human Green Lantern in order to de