Tom Cruise has been rumored for years to play a superhero, and this time he could be close to achieving it, with the help of DC
The ideal superhero for Tom Cruise
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For a couple of years now, Tom Cruise has been associated with superhero roles that never came to be, from fan-made versions where he plays Captain America, to some others that reached negotiations, but did not go ahead, such as his possible performance as Tony Stark.
However, currently the actor is closer than ever to saving the world, and this time he could do it by joining the DC Universe.
Cruise is considered one of the few authentic Hollywood stars, one of the most popular action actors, with performances full of charisma, acting skills and lots of action. And now, he could be about to land a DC role perfect for him.
Tom Cruise could have a role in DC in the future
There could be a role that would be literally modeled on Tom Cruise
There are no details yet on a role for Cruise in a superhero movie, but the actor's new upgrade could lead him to a role at DC soon, as the actor has reached a major deal with DC's parent company, Warner Discovery Bros.
Earlier this year, Tom Cruise closed a deal that will see the actor star in, develop and produce “a combination of original productions and franchises.”
And one of Warner's most relevant franchises is, precisely, DC. So this new overall deal for Cruise could see him stepping into the role of some DC superhero.
What would be the perfect role for Tom Cruise in the DC Universe?
Among so many possible options, the decision is very clear, Tom Cruise is the best actor to play Hal Jordan in the DCU. After numerous roles, the actor has established himself as one of the most popular options to play Green Lantern.
After the failed attempt to position Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in 2011's Green Lantern, the character disappeared from everything in the DCEU, but even so, Hal Jordan is one of the canonical characters of the DC Universe, a project called Lanterns has even been confirmed. , which will focus on a great mystery with ramifications for this entire universe.
In this True Detective-style production, Jordan will be one of the two Green Lanterns, along with John Stewart. And, coincidentally, Cruise has a long history with dark and shocking stories, so a role in Lanterns would suit him like a glove.
As if that were not enough, Tom Cruise's character in Top Gun, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, is a fighter jet pilot with great charisma and a special taste for danger, just like Hal Jordan.
What has Tom Cruise said about playing a superhero?
The actor has made it clear that he is open to hearing ideas about this possibility.
As we mentioned at the beginning, Cruise has been one of the most acclaimed actors among fans to take on a superhero role over the years, including, of course, the Green Lantern Hal Jordan. Cruise has given his opinion on the matter, stating that he feels that he can contribute in an interesting way to the project, in addition, he believes that the public would like to see it and it would be very entertaining.
Cruise's opinion on this possibility makes it clear that the actor is open to hearing ideas about a role as a superhero. And going back to his general agreement to be part of “Warner franchises”, it seems that the choice of Tom Cruise to play Hal Jordan is very likely. However, so far this is only speculation, so it remains to be seen if Lanterns ends up choosing a high-class actor for the roles of Hal and John Stewart. Although, if this turns out to be the case, many believe that there is no better actor for the role of Jordan than Tom Cruise.
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