Issue 554: Josh Brolin Might be Hal Jordan & The Problems of Epic TV Series

An episode of the Comicast podcast, hosted by Comicast, titled "Issue 554: Josh Brolin Might be Hal Jordan & The Problems of Epic TV Series" was published on September 4, 2024 and runs 49 minutes.

September 4, 2024 ·49m · Comicast

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Summary

On today's issue of Comicast the guys discuss the possibility of Josh Brolin playing Hal Jordan in the new DCU Green Lantern series, is he too old or could it make sense for the show with it's reported Training Day/True Detective inspirations? The guys also discuss the premiere of Rings of Power S2, a possible return for Ian McKellan's Gandalf, the problems of epic TV storytelling (you know having to wait 2 or more years between seasons), Jon Watts' comments on leaving Spider-Man 4/Fantastic Four, and the Penguin showrunners comments on why Battinson will not appear in the series. Plus, we bid Jong farewell for now as he goes on Comicast Paternity Leave. Introductions - (00:36)Josh Brolin as Green Lantern? - (03:42)Rings of Power S2 & the Return of Gandalf? - (11:27)The Problems of Epic TV Series - (17:36)Jon Watts on Why He Left Marvel - (38:50)Penguin Showrunners on Why Battinson Isn't in the Series - (42:06)See Ya - (49:04)Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguezSubmit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at [email protected]

Episode Description

On today's issue of Comicast the guys discuss the possibility of Josh Brolin playing Hal Jordan in the new DCU Green Lantern series, is he too old or could it make sense for the show with it's reported Training Day/True Detective inspirations? The guys also discuss the premiere of Rings of Power S2, a possible return for Ian McKellan's Gandalf, the problems of epic TV storytelling (you know having to wait 2 or more years between seasons), Jon Watts' comments on leaving Spider-Man 4/Fantastic Four, and the Penguin showrunners comments on why Battinson will not appear in the series. Plus, we bid Jong farewell for now as he goes on Comicast Paternity Leave.

Introductions - (00:36)
Josh Brolin as Green Lantern? - (03:42)
Rings of Power S2 & the Return of Gandalf? - (11:27)
The Problems of Epic TV Series - (17:36)
Jon Watts on Why He Left Marvel - (38:50)
Penguin Showrunners on Why Battinson Isn't in the Series - (42:06)
See Ya - (49:04)

Follow the entire Comicast crew on social media: @onepunch___, @ProducerMike975, @thatjenchang, & @gachodominguez
Submit a question or topic to the Comicast Sack by emailing us at [email protected]