The “Green Lantern” is a 2011 movie that falls under the categories of action and adventure. The plot revolves around a daring test pilot named Hal Jordan who receives a ring giving him exceptional powers from an alien, which lands him a place in the Green Lantern Corps, a space police force. Ryan Reynolds brings Hal Jordan to life on screen, alongside Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard. This article focuses on where the film was shot, when production took place, and uncovers some hidden fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Green Lantern” was primarily shot in various locations across California, USA. The primary sites include San Diego and the Warner Brothers Burbank Studios located on Warner Boulevard in Burbank. Other sites used for filming include Soggy Dry Lake and Cougar Buttes, both in Lucerne Valley. The production of the film spanned from March 15, 2010, to August 6, 2010, with additional shoots carried out from January 10, 2011, to March 1, 2011.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ryan Reynolds | Hal Jordan / Green Lantern |
| Blake Lively | Carol Ferris |
| Peter Sarsgaard | Hector Hammond |
| Mark Strong | Sinestro |
| Tim Robbins | Hammond |
| Jay O. Sanders | Carl Ferris |
| Taika Waititi | Tom Kalmaku |
| Angela Bassett | Doctor Waller |
| Mike Doyle | Jack Jordan |
| Nick Jandl | Jim Jordan |
| Dylan James | Jason Jordan |
| Gattlin Griffith | Young Hal |
| Jon Tenney | Martin Jordan |
| Leanne Cochran | Janice Jordan |
| Temuera Morrison | Abin Sur |
| Jeff Wolfe | Bob Banks |
| Lena Clark | Senator’s Assistant |
| Jenna Craig | Young Carol |
| Deke Anderson | Four Star General Caven |
| Griff Furst | UCAV Operator #1 |
| Garrett Hines | UCAV Operator #2 |
| Ritchie Montgomery | Bunker Doctor |
| Douglas M. Griffin | DEO Agent #1 |
| Armando Leduc | DEO Agent #2 |
| Kenneth Brown Jr. | Avionics Tech #1 |
| Silas Cooper | Avionics Tech #2 |
| Dane Rhodes | Ferris Security Guard |
| Melanie Hebert | News Reporter (F-35 Crash) |
| LaTonya Norton | News Reporter #1 |
| Rick Searfoss | Two Star General |
| Laura Cayouette | Party Guest #1 |
| Bernard Hocke | Party Guest #2 |
| Michael Jamorski | Football Jock |
| Geoffrey Rush | Tomar-Re (voice) |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | Kilowog (voice) |
| Warren Burton | First Guardian |
| Salome Jens | Female Guardian |
| Clancy Brown | Parallax (voice) |
| Warren P. Munster | Bartender |
| Tony Owens | Singer |
| Donna Haynes Crehan | Additional Party Guest |
| Tiffany Morgan | Mom |
| Lance E. Nichols | Cop |
| Amy Carlson | Jessica Jordan (extended cut) |
| Kennon Kepper | Young Hector (extended cut) |
| Brock Patrick Kaufman | Young Jack Jordan (extended cut) |
| Clay Moncure | Young Jim (extended cut) |
| Michael R. Long | Air Traffic Controller (extended cut) |
| Clayton Barth | Boy at birthday party (uncredited) |
| Jillian Batherson | Carl Ferris’ Assistant (uncredited) |
| Brooke Bezick | Gala Partier (uncredited) |
| Chad Boardsen | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Erin Booth | Rooftop Patron (uncredited) |
| Ryan Catalanotto | Street Victim (uncredited) |
| Clay Chamberlin | Street Victim #7 (uncredited) |
| Neshma Chemburkar | Carol Ferris (uncredited) |
| Edward J. Clare | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Raymond Delaune | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Laura Flannery | Jogger (uncredited) |
| Chris Fontenot Jr. | Tourist Guy (uncredited) |
| Travis Fontenot | Downtown Patron (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Gaines | Coast City Student (uncredited) |
| Angel Giuffria | Late Student (uncredited) |
| Lara Grice | Guardian (uncredited) (voice) |
| Bobby Holland Hanton | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Anthony Mark Johnson | Air Force Officer (uncredited) |
| Denise Johnson | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Kristal Kincaid | Rooftop Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Dorian Kingi | Tomar-Re (uncredited) |
| Tony Lawson | Man walking dog (uncredited) |
| Chris Marroy | Student (uncredited) |
| D.J. Mills | Kid on Street (uncredited) |
| Christopher Reeves | Extra (uncredited) |
| Johnny Santiago | Chef (uncredited) |
| Logan Douglas Smith | Senator Hammond’s Aide (uncredited) |
| Terry Lee Smith | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Andrew j Spinks | Coast City Employee (uncredited) |
| Jeffry Tamara | Student (uncredited) |
| Nathan Alan Thomas | Surfer (uncredited) |
| Andy Turner | Brawler (uncredited) |
| Ricardo Vargas | Runner (uncredited) |
| McIver Williams | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| William Shannon Williams | Colonel Rector (uncredited) |
| Teri Wyble | Victim #5 (uncredited) |
| Tristan Zombi | Running Man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film has a PG-13 rating and lasts approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes.
- The mind behind the movie, director Martin Campbell, worked with writers Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, and Marc Guggenheim to bring the story to life.
- Notable stars, apart from Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and Peter Sarsgaard, include Mark Strong and Tim Robbins.
- The film earned three wins and six nominations in various awards ceremonies.
- The movie was released on June 17, 2011.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Diego, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.715738
- Longitude: -117.1610838
- Place ID: ChIJSx6SrQ9T2YARed8V_f0hOg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Diego, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1487314
- Longitude: -118.3386863
- Place ID: ChIJzYYbHsm_woAR4qXsM7ka5uQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Soggy Dry Lake, Lucerne Valley, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.44768870000001
- Longitude: -116.6854477
- Place ID: ChIJ50VggzPExIARWsZAVJfHlw8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Soggy Dry Lake, Unnamed Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Cougar Buttes, Lucerne Valley, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4755555
- Longitude: -116.8130555
- Place ID: ChIJwXikFEK_xIAR6w89u7CqY1s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cougar Buttes, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
