Jon Hamm = Good Hal Jordan?

JohnnyV · 04-23-2009, 01:48 PM

Not sure how many of you have watched the AMC show MadMen. I've watched a couple of episodes, and I think Jon Hamm would make a perfect Hal Jordan. He's got the look, and some enlarging of the hair would look dead on Hal Jordan. Plus, I think he could pull off the cocky attitude well.

I did a photoshop to show what he might look like. It's not great, but gives you a rough idea.

W.West · 04-23-2009, 01:52 PM

If we were casting for the Hal Jordan we have right now in the books, then HELL YES. Jon Hamm is a damn good actor, and I think he could do the role tremendously well. However, the movie is origin based and he simply can't pull off a 27yr. old guy.

JohnnyV · 04-23-2009, 02:01 PM

There is an episode of Mad Men that went back in the past and if I'm correct they portrayed him even younger than 27. With modern day makeup effects I think it could work.

I see your point though, I just hope they don't go too young.

Like Shia Lebeouf Young...*shudders*

Keyser Soze · 04-23-2009, 02:42 PM

In an ideal world, Jon Hamm would be my undisputed top choice for Hal Jordan. Sadly, they're looking for someone in their late 20s, which probably rules Hamm out. Though if he were to get the part, regardless of age, I'd do jumps for joy.

protocida · 04-23-2009, 04:05 PM

Jon Hamm is Sinestro.

Spectremjm · 04-23-2009, 04:08 PM

You don't want to have to do special effects in the first movie to make any actor look the part. Much like Fillion, Quaid and others, he is sadly too old to be a newly-ringed Hal Jordan. In general, we have to accept that Hal is supposed to be late-20s in the script, WB is hoping for a franchise and is going to cast either age appropriate or slightly younger. It's just the way it is. It's the same way, as an example, Catherine Bell might have been a great looking Wonder Woman 10 years ago, but she can't do the part now.

GL_2814 · 04-23-2009, 04:35 PM

Almost certainly the perfect Hal.

ion.nai · 04-24-2009, 12:44 AM

he gets my vote. i've always prefered Hal being older. i never really view him as being young.

Caleb Lancaster · 04-24-2009, 01:51 PM

I hate him as Hal. I want a giant Sqaurejawed Godamn airforce pilot and this is some beurocrat. Now I'm fine with him playing a Jim Jordan, that'd be great, but he's just too far from that well, that Military Look. Maybe it's the Picture, but I just can't see it at all.

W.West · 04-24-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caleb Lancaster

I hate him as Hal. I want a giant Sqaurejawed Godamn airforce pilot and this is some beurocrat. Now I'm fine with him playing a Jim Jordan, that'd be great, but he's just too far from that well, that Military Look. Maybe it's the Picture, but I just can't see it at all.

You've never seen him act?

Don't judge.

Keyser Soze · 04-24-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caleb Lancaster

I hate him as Hal. I want a giant Sqaurejawed Godamn airforce pilot and this is some beurocrat. Now I'm fine with him playing a Jim Jordan, that'd be great, but he's just too far from that well, that Military Look. Maybe it's the Picture, but I just can't see it at all.

There are few actors that are more squarejawed than Jon Hamm.

Caleb Lancaster · 04-24-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.West

You've never seen him act?

Don't judge.

No I've seen Hamm Act, he's really good. No Doubt he could pull off Hal Jordan with (Here's the Pun) flying Colors. I just think there are better actors with a better face that can do the job better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keyser Soze

There are few actors that are more squarejawed than Jon Hamm.

He's got more of a Pointed Jaw, it's not quite like the Fillion Jaw.

Colonel Xonic · 04-24-2009, 09:47 PM

Nice pic, but no thank you...

Andrew NDB · 10-21-2019, 04:17 PM

He could've been Superman or Batman at the "Right" time. Not now.

Michael Heide · 10-21-2019, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

He could've been Superman or Batman at the "Right" time. Not now.

I always considered him more as a Batman, but yeah, that ship has sailed years ago.

Parrylakks · 10-21-2019, 07:41 PM

Should Ben Affleck actually not return when WB decides to do another Justice League film, Jon Hamm would actually be my first choice to replace him. They're about the same age, and have similar builds, so he would fit the role nicely.

Andrew NDB · 10-21-2019, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parrylakks

Should Ben Affleck actually not return when WB decides to do another Justice League film, Jon Hamm would actually be my first choice to replace him. They're about the same age, and have similar builds, so he would fit the role nicely.

Zero chance they wouldn't use Pattinson in any kind of new JL movie.

04-23-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
JohnnyV Pictionary Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY (gay mayor, biatches) Posts: 13,805 Blog Entries: 4	Jon Hamm = Good Hal Jordan? Not sure how many of you have watched the AMC show MadMen. I've watched a couple of episodes, and I think Jon Hamm would make a perfect Hal Jordan. He's got the look, and some enlarging of the hair would look dead on Hal Jordan. Plus, I think he could pull off the cocky attitude well. I did a photoshop to show what he might look like. It's not great, but gives you a rough idea.

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W.West Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit,MI & LosAngeles, CA Posts: 36,783 Blog Entries: 69	If we were casting for the Hal Jordan we have right now in the books, then HELL YES. Jon Hamm is a damn good actor, and I think he could do the role tremendously well. However, the movie is origin based and he simply can't pull off a 27yr. old guy. __________________

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JohnnyV Pictionary Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY (gay mayor, biatches) Posts: 13,805 Blog Entries: 4	There is an episode of Mad Men that went back in the past and if I'm correct they portrayed him even younger than 27. With modern day makeup effects I think it could work. I see your point though, I just hope they don't go too young. Like Shia Lebeouf Young...shudders Last edited by JohnnyV; 04-23-2009 at 02:17 PM.

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Spectremjm Corps Honor Guard Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hopewell Junction, NY Posts: 1,198	You don't want to have to do special effects in the first movie to make any actor look the part. Much like Fillion, Quaid and others, he is sadly too old to be a newly-ringed Hal Jordan. In general, we have to accept that Hal is supposed to be late-20s in the script, WB is hoping for a franchise and is going to cast either age appropriate or slightly younger. It's just the way it is. It's the same way, as an example, Catherine Bell might have been a great looking Wonder Woman 10 years ago, but she can't do the part now. __________________ "My mind is deluged with thoughts of Heaven and Hell, Crime and Punishment, Damnation and Redemption. Hal Jordan... And The Spectre. I'm dead, yet I live. I have no identity. Yet I know who I am. And once again I've been given power enough to change the world. This time, Lord... Let me be worthy."

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GL_2814 Bond, Lantern Bond Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Welcome to EARTH! Posts: 1,781	Almost certainly the perfect Hal. __________________

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Keyser Soze Alpha-Lantern Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,363	In an ideal world, Jon Hamm would be my undisputed top choice for Hal Jordan. Sadly, they're looking for someone in their late 20s, which probably rules Hamm out. Though if he were to get the part, regardless of age, I'd do jumps for joy.

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protocida Sinestro's Sparring Partner Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 116	Jon Hamm is Sinestro.

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ion.nai existential absurdist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terra Nova Posts: 2,614	he gets my vote. i've always prefered Hal being older. i never really view him as being young. __________________ "Don't disturb my circles."

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Caleb Lancaster The Time Traveler Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,444	I hate him as Hal. I want a giant Sqaurejawed Godamn airforce pilot and this is some beurocrat. Now I'm fine with him playing a Jim Jordan, that'd be great, but he's just too far from that well, that Military Look. Maybe it's the Picture, but I just can't see it at all.

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Colonel Xonic The Butcher Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Four States Commonwealth Posts: 2,572 Blog Entries: 2	Nice pic, but no thank you...

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Parrylakks Comte de la Fere Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Utah Valley Posts: 4,605	Should Ben Affleck actually not return when WB decides to do another Justice League film, Jon Hamm would actually be my first choice to replace him. They're about the same age, and have similar builds, so he would fit the role nicely. __________________ Do good. Be well. Make happy.

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