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Nowadays, it’s near impossible to imagine Quentin Tarantino helming a superhero film, given the director’s outspoken criticism of today’s comic book movie industry. So it may come as a surprise to some that two other comic book superheroes almost saw their cinematic debuts under Tarantino.
The first instance saw Tarantino allegedly send a screenplay for a potential Silver Surfer film to the German production company Constantin. Despite having made a splash with his directorial debut “Reservoir Dogs,” Constantin turned down the project. However, his next unmade superhero adaptation saw Tarantino nearly tackle an even more beloved property.
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In a 2020 interview on Amy Schumer’s “3 Girls, 1 Keith” podcast, Tarantino shared how his third film would have brought one of his favorite comic book characters, Luke Cage, to the big screen. However, trouble getting some of his friends, comic book enthusiasts, to agree with his casting choices ultimately dampened his interest. “I had an idea that Larry Fishburne would’ve been the perfect guy to play Luke Cage,” he explained (per The Guardian). “But all my friends were like, ‘No, no, listen, it’s got to be Wesley Snipes.’ And I go, ‘Look, I like Wesley Snipes, but Larry Fishburne is practically Marlon Brando.'” If the stress of these opinions stopped Tarantino from pursuing the passion project any further, it’s safe to say that “Green Lantern” would not have been the best experience for the filmmaker.
