Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner Shines in Superman Trailer with Epic Green Lantern Powers

In the long-awaited trailer for the 2025 release of Superman, directed by James Gunn, Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner made a captivating appearance as the Green Lantern. The brief glimpse at his powers suggests that this DCU movie will deliver an authentic portrayal of the character.

2025’s DCU film titled “Superman” under the direction of James Gunn marks a fresh chapter in the DC Universe, with David Corenswet taking up the legendary cape as Superman. This movie also introduces one of the less conventional DC characters: Guy Gardner. In the comics, Guy Gardner is among several human Green Lanterns responsible for Earth’s protection within the intergalactic Green Lantern Corps. Unlike the composed Hal Jordan and strategic John Stewart, Guy is boisterous, impulsive, and frequently blunt. Bringing such a multifaceted character to the screen appears challenging, but it seems like “Superman” will do him proud.

How Nathan Fillion’s Green Lantern Fits Into James Gunn’s Superman Movie

Guy Gardner Is Working As Part Of A Team In The DCU

The trailer for Superman provides tantalizing sneak peeks at how Guy Gardner fits into the fresh cinematic universe. He appears to be part of a team of superheroes, potentially Justice League International, with Maxwell Lord (portrayed by Sean Gunn) as their leader – a fact confirmed in the Peacemaker season 2 trailer. The group also features Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), all donning identical costumes. Although it’s unclear what this team aims to achieve, their presence implies they are not linked to a typical government agency such as Amanda Waller’s Task Force X.

It seems quite clear that the trailer suggests the U.S. government, or perhaps specific groups within it, harbor suspicions towards Superman. Lines in Superman’s interview with Lois Lane hint at distrust, monitoring, and efforts to manage or confine the Kryptonian hero. On the other hand, Gardner and his team appear to be collaborating with Superman, possibly even trying to enlist him. This setup could introduce a character like Guy Gardner who may come off as rough but shares Superman’s values – an essential aspect of his comic book backstory.

The Superman Trailer Reveals New Look At Green Lantern’s Powers

Guy Gardner Uses His Green Lantern Powers In The Superman Trailer

At exactly 2 minutes and 27 seconds into the Superman preview, viewers are given a thrilling demonstration of Green Lantern’s abilities. In this particular moment, Guy Gardner nonchalantly snaps his wrist, causing his ring to emit a vibrant green light. Suddenly, a massive, luminescent hand emerges from the ground. This energy construct then playfully swats an adversary with a comical impact, brilliantly encapsulating the extravagant creativity that is characteristic of Green Lantern’s action scenes.

In this instant, not just visually captivating, but remarkably true to how Green Lantern’s abilities are portrayed in the comics, each Green Lantern dons a power ring that taps into their determination and creativity. This ring converts this force into solid-light constructs – objects and weapons fabricated from raw green energy.

The outcome within the ring hinges completely on the mental concentration and creative impulses of the person using it, whether it’s a large boxing glove, shield, or, as here, an enormous hand. Guy Gardner has consistently employed his ring with boldness and brashness, typically opting for raw power over subtle strategies. The swift glimpse in the trailer effectively captures this essence and foreshadows even more imaginative demonstrations in the complete movie.

Superman Already Looks Like A Perfect Adaptation Of Guy Gardner’s Green Lantern

Guy Gardner Needs A Proper Depiction

The striking ring effects certainly catch your eye, but it’s Guy Gardner’s character design and unique personality that truly make this adaptation a hit. From the get-go, Nathan Fillion embodies Guy Gardner so convincingly, you’d think he stepped out of a comic book panel. His classic bowl cut, which has long been a topic of humor and internet fodder, is rendered perfectly. This minor yet essential detail underscores the team’s dedication to preserving the character’s authentic appearance.

Underneath the surface, Fillion’s acting, from what we’ve seen so far, is equally impressive. His confident stride, mischievous grin, and bold attitude all suggest Guy Gardner. This character has always had an underlying sense of insecurity that he masks with bravado and wit. Known for a flamboyant use of Green Lantern powers, he often employs them with a cocky, arrogant nonchalance.

Fillion exudes charm and comedic finesse, making him an ideal choice to straddle the line between irritatingly arrogant and adorably endearing. In just a single trailer, Superman establishes the character of Guy Gardner as being unabashedly true to himself. For years, he’s been a secondary character or comic relief in animated series, but his live-action debut feels like the faithful adaptation that Gardner has long been waiting for.

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