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Greg Berlanti developed the superhero drama seriesArrow, which started a new era for DC television. The series was not only extremely popular but also spawned several spin-offs, leading to the birth of theArrowverse. However, the series wasn’t Berlanti’s first foray into the world of DC Comics adaptations.
Berlanti first took a crack at a DC Comics property as a writer for the 2011 filmGreen Lantern. However, Berlanti was fired from the critically panned film before finding success withArrow. As a result, Berlanti had one request before tackling the story of the Emerald Archer and bringing it to the small screen. Here is what Berlanti had to say about his involvement inArrowafter his firing fromGreen Lantern.
Greg Berlanti Reveals His Only Request ForArrowBefore Heading Back to the World of DC
Back in 2016,Greg Berlantihad established himself as a prolific television producer, with several hit DC Comics properties under his belt. The string of success started with 2012’sArrow, which was a darker take on the comic book character Green Arrow, withStephen Amellin the lead role.
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In 2016,The Hollywood Reporterdid a profile on Berlanti exploring the highs and lows of his career. At the same time, Berlanti was asked whether he had any hesitations about returning to the world of DC, especially after his terrible experience onGreen Lantern.
My only request [when we started on Arrow] was to let us do it our way because I was so heartbroken by what had happened.
Berlanti made the above statement, explaining how he approached the creative side of developingArrow, following his experience withGreen Lantern. Berlanti’s comment implies that he sought a clean slate before starting development onArrow.He added not getting a chance to deliver a compelling take on characters he loved all his life the first time around left a lasting impact on him.
Greg Berlanti Talks About Getting Fired From theGreen LanternMovie
During the same interview, Berlanti also touched upon 2011’sGreen Lantern, which he was attached to as a co-writer and director. The film starring Ryan Reynolds emerged as a major critical and commercial failure. However, Berlanti revealed that he was fired long before the film was shot with a script that he hadn’t written.
I got fired from that movie as a writer and as a director, and yet my name was all over it. I still get blamed for it, even though I had nothing to do with the finished product.
Berlanti made the above statement, distancing himself from the mess of a film. The producer also added that there was another version of the film’s script, which was written by him andArrowco-creator Marc Guggenheim.
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While that version was never used for the film, he was proud of it and stood by his work. Berlanti admitted that at the time he felt like the failure ofGreen Lanternwould hang around him all his life. However, Berlanti scaled new heights with the success ofArrow, and its several spin-offs that established him as one of the most prolific producers in Hollywood.
ArrowandGreen Lanterncan be streamed on Max.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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