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Justin Timberlake: Superstar to Become Superhero?
We always knew Justin Timberlake was a triple threat: The star can sing, he can dance, and he can even act (think "SNL" digital shorts). So maybe it's not a surprise that the heartthrob who is "bringing sexy back" is rumored to be in the running for the role of Hal Jordan in the upcoming "Green Lantern" flick.
What the heck is a "Green Lantern"? The superhero comes from DC Comics. His backstory is this: Hal Jordan, a hotshot Air Force pilot, gets a super-powered ring along with the call to join an intergalactic crime-fighting force of Green Lanterns. The ring turns the guy green, and allows him to fly minus a plane and fight the bad guys. Its fatal flaw is that it's powerless against the color yellow—Green Lantern Kryptonite. Sounds good, right? Now picture JT as your Hal.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Timberlake has some serious rivals: Ryan Reynolds ("The Proposal") and Bradley Cooper ("The Hangover"). Both have big summer hits and can really act. JT better be prepared to do more than sing for his ring.
Filed under: Superheroes, Justin Timberlake
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