Charlie Hunnam Was Offered Role of Green Arrow in Zack Snyder's DCEU, But Turned It Down
Sons of Anarchy and Rebel Moon star Charlie Hunnam was once offered the opportunity to play Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in Zack Snyder’s DCEU. Hunnam turned down the opportunity to play the superhero after looking at one image of the character.
He talked about the experience during an interview with CB, revealing that he never met with Snyder about it, but someone offered him the role:
"I never talked to Zack about it. Honestly, I don't remember who. It was some people in suits, brought the idea to me and thought it would be terribly exciting for me to play Green Arrow and I did not share their enthusiasm."
He went on to say that he didn’t even know who Green Arrow was:
“I don’t know who Green Arrow is so I don’t want to offend anyone. I looked at one picture and I was like, ‘I’m not sure green’s my color and I’m pretty sure spandex isn’t my material.’ Beyond that, I was like, one image, ‘Thanks, not interested.'”
Yeah, I can see why “the suits” would want Hunnam to play Green Arrow, but it’s obviously something that he didn’t click with. It makes me wonder if anyone even ever talked to Snyder about expanding the DCEU with the addition of Green Arrow. Probably not, though.
It’s probably for the best that he didn’t take the Green Arrow role and that the movie didn’t get made. Regardless, what are your thoughts about Hunnam in the role of Green Arrow?
Green Arrow is skilled archer and vigilante. Created in 1941, Green Arrow uses his exceptional archery skills and an array of trick arrows to fight crime and corruption in the fictional Star City. Oliver Queen is a billionaire playboy who, after a life-changing shipwreck, adopts the persona of Green Arrow to combat injustice and make amends for his past mistakes. He is known for his strong sense of social justice, outspoken political beliefs, and unwavering commitment to protecting the innocent.
Green Arrow is also a core member of the Justice League and has a strong presence in DC's comic book universe, television shows, and other media adaptations.