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Los Angeles Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Nathan Fillion
Nathan Fillion straddles the line between everyman and hunk — and he's built a career out of it. He's a natural in roles that require both charisma and a touch of self-awareness, whether he's solving crimes, commanding a spaceship or enforcing the law. Fillion played the wisecracking mystery novelist Richard Castle in ABC's crime drama 'Castle' and stars in ABC's 'The Rookie' as John Nolan, a forty-something who navigates his midlife crisis by joining the LAPD. Of course, to sci-fi fans, Fillion will always be Captain Mal Reynolds from 'Firefly,' the short-lived but beloved space Western that has kept him a staple at comic conventions for over two decades. Though 'Firefly' lasted just one season in 2002, its cult status has endured, cementing Fillion as a fan-favorite in the genre world. Now he's stepping into an even bigger universe: the DC Universe. Fillion plays the role of the Guy Gardner / Green Lantern (complete with the iconic bowl cut) in James Gunn's 'Superman,' a highly anticipated reboot hitting theaters on today. 'You got to be really lucky,' he says of his 30-year career. 'It's just not up to you whether or not you stay relevant and popular and on TV and in movies.' Living close to the hills in Hollywood, Fillion's ideal Sunday involves relaxing at home, catching up with his favorite people and some late-night gaming. Here's how he'd spend a perfect day in the city. 7:30 a.m.: Greet my cat and make some art I much prefer waking up to sunlight than an alarm. I like having open curtains so the sun comes in, I wake up and feel awake, whereas if an alarm goes off in the dark, I don't. My cat doesn't sleep in my room, but every morning when I wake up, he's at the foot of my bed. This is Bowie. I named him Bowie because he has heterochromia: one blue eye, one gold. He's massive, 25 pounds, a Norwegian Forest Cat and Turkish Angora. He's great about not waking me up, which I appreciate. Then he follows me around while I make my coffee — creamy and sweet, like my cat. I'll sit in my kitchen — I've got nothing but birds chirping and the sun's coming in — doodling for hours if I'm allowed. I say 'doodle' instead of 'draw' because my work is abstract, just black ink on paper, but only with the right pen, ink and paper. It's an ASMR thing. 9 a.m.: Eggs benny at Sweet Butter I love eggs for breakfast. I will do a classic scramble and toast with a little bacon or some sausages. But if I really want to be treating myself, it's eggs Benedict. There's a place called Sweet Butter down on Ventura Boulevard, and they do a real nice eggs benny. 10 a.m.: A hike with a view (and a rainy day contingency plan) After breakfast? A hike. I live close to the hills in Hollywood. You're up there, you're in nature, you're seeing animals, you're seeing the birds. You're just out there, looking out over the city. It's better for your body to move a little bit after you've got some food. If it's a rainy day, all bets are off. You'll find me at the IPIC Theaters because of their luxurious seats and their incredible food, seeing a matinee. 12 p.m.: Nothing beats a backyard hang I love having friends over. I've got a really beautiful backyard. I just had some friends over and their three-year-old twins. We threw them in the pool, and we made pork ribs. We had an incredible salad with some roasted tomatoes. We made corn on the cob. It was perfect weather. We found some shade, and we just sat there for hours and ate and laughed. And that's a fantastic way to spend a Sunday, with people that you don't get to see very often. Los Angeles is a beautiful city, but it's rather spread out and gathering can be a little bit difficult. So when people make the time, it's really nice. 4 p.m.: Channel my inner Marie Kondo My house has too much clutter, so lately I've been trying to pick out a room or a closet or a drawer, and I'm organizing everything and getting rid of anything I don't use or don't like. Just trying to declutter the house — that's something I've been engaging in in the last month. Do I enjoy it? I don't enjoy the process. I do enjoy the results. And also just the inventory, knowing what you have. Oh, I've got these. I don't need to buy any more of these. I got five of them in the back here. 6 p.m.: Sushi and streaming Sunday nights are for ordering in. There's a pho place, a ramen place and Iroha Sushi, my favorite sushi in the city. And LALA's Argentine Grill. And [Sunday nights are also] for binging television. And right now we just finished binging 'From.' [Editor's note: Fillion is notoriously private and didn't state who 'we' is.] Super scary, and we love being judgmental of the parenting done by the one couple that have their kids there with them. They really let their kids run around unsupervised in this horror town. Also 'Invincible' and 'Landman.' We're making our way through those. 9 p.m.: Answer the 'Call of Duty' In the very late evening, I have a group of about 25 guys who have been playing Xbox Live together for about 20 years. We do 'Destiny 2,' 'Halo' and 'Call of Duty.' Some different games get sprinkled in now and again, but it's mostly just those top three. There's a text thread, and you'll just say, 'Hey, I'm jumping on for about an hour.' Or sometimes we'll play late into the evenings, and we catch up, we laugh, we chat and maybe twice a year, we gather. I say, 'This is my last game because I'm getting tired,' and I just roll into bed and wait for the next Sunday.
Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nathan Fillion brings chaos and charm as Guy Gardner in Superman and Lanterns
Nathan Fillion is stepping into the DC Universe as Guy Gardner, one of the most brash and polarizing members of the Green Lantern Corps. He'll debut the character in James Gunn's Superman, set for release in July 2025, and reprise the role in HBO Max's upcoming series Lanterns. Known for his long-running voice work as Hal Jordan in animated DC films, Fillion is now bringing a very different kind of Lantern to life one that's louder, ruder, and far more unpredictable. In recent interviews, Fillion described Guy Gardner as 'the last person you'd want to save you.' He's proud, impulsive, and high-strung, with a tough exterior that often masks insecurity and vulnerability. Fillion insisted on keeping the character's iconic bowl haircut, fully embracing Gardner's comic-accurate look. He also revealed that Lanterns features more profanity from him than any role he's played before, signaling a raw, grounded tone for the show. The Lanterns series will focus on a mystery rooted on Earth and follow John Stewart and Hal Jordan as leads, with Guy Gardner serving as a more chaotic presence in their orbit. Fillion says Gardner clashes with others easily, especially when things aren't going his way. His version of the character also appears in Peacemaker Season 2, where his personality is expected to collide dramatically with John Cena's no-nonsense antihero. Fans have already reacted with excitement, praising the casting and Fillion's comedic timing. Gardner is a complicated character equal parts obnoxious and heroic and Fillion seems eager to lean into every extreme. As DC Studios builds its new connected universe, Gardner's arrival promises to bring an irreverent and combustible energy to the Lantern mythos, balancing humor with conflict in a way that only Fillion can deliver.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nathan Fillion Reveals Biggest Challenge of Starring as Green Lantern in ‘Superman' Involved the Bathroom (Exclusive)
Nathan Fillion Reveals Biggest Challenge of Starring as Green Lantern in 'Superman' Involved the Bathroom (Exclusive) originally appeared on Parade. Nathan Fillion is a veteran actor who's played many roles over the years. Although Fillion, 54, loved playing Green Lantern in the latest installment of Superman, there were some not-so-comfortable wardrobe challenges he faced for the first time in his career. 'For me, it was the wig,' Fillion shared with Parade from the film's Hollywood premiere. 'Certainly, you'll have a costume piece or something that'll put you in a certain mindset for the character. For me, it was the wig.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'When you see a guy walking down the street with a bowl cut, he clearly doesn't care what you think about him. Because you're also wearing that motorcycle suit top to bottom. It was heavy and stiff. It was not easy to run around in and you certainly can't pee in it. [You] can't pee in it.' Once Fillion got dressed in his suit, he knew he had to be prepared for when nature called throughout filming. 'Hold it,' Fillion laughed as he explained how he'd deal with needing to use the restroom. For Fillion, starring in the James Gunn directed live action thriller, this was a nostalgic dream come true. 'I collected comic books,' Fillion said of his childhood passion. 'I remember a particular comic book I was reading where a fellow had a heart problem and he connected it to a machine where every time he had a heart problem it would cause earthquakes in metropolis and Superman stopped the earthquakes and said, 'I'm going to fix your heart with super surgery.' I realized Superman has so many super powers. All he does is put super in front of the word and that's his new super power.' Superman releases in theaters on July 11. Related: Nathan Fillion Reveals Biggest Challenge of Starring as Green Lantern in 'Superman' Involved the Bathroom (Exclusive) first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
CNN
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Superman' star Nathan Fillion staunchly defends his character's extreme hairstyle: ‘I was team bowl cut the whole way'
Chances are you've seen the promos for the new 'Superman' movie and wondered, 'What the heck is going on with Nathan Fillion's hair?!' The 'Rookie' actor is featured in the new DC Studios extravaganza as Guy Gardner, one of the comic book characters who is elected to a position of intergalactic law enforcer known as a Green Lantern (yes – like the Green Lantern that Ryan Reynolds portrayed in the 2011 film). In the new 'Superman' movie, just as in the pages of the comics, Guy rocks a severe bowl cut, complete with a mop of blondish bangs. Fillion was on hand at the 'Superman' premiere in Hollywood earlier this week, where he was quick to defend the very unique (for a grown man, and definitely a superhero, at least) haircut, which some might feel doesn't translate seamlessly from page to screen. Reminding us that the hairstyle is 'canon' to the original comics, Fillion told CNN, 'I don't think you can do a Guy Gardner without doing the hair. I think it would be a disservice.' Adding that the look is 'integral to the character,' Fillion pointed out that it even may clue viewers in to Gardner's specific brand of bravado: 'If you see a guy walking down the street with a bowl cut, that guy clearly doesn't give a damn what you think about him. And that's Guy Gardner.' Indeed, Fillion's Gardner is one of the many characters who provides brashness and comic levity to 'Superman' – somehow he gets by throughout the entire film with only Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) making one (much-needed) crack about his coif. 'I embrace the bowl cut,' he also said this week. 'There was some talk about trying different hairstyles, and I was team bowl cut the whole way.' And while the haircut didn't pose too much of a problem for Fillion on the set of the new tentpole, something else about portraying the Green Lantern did prove challenging. 'Flying is so fun to watch, it's fun to do, but the harnesses that you have to wear, they're not built for comfort,' he shared. 'They're claustrophobic, they're very constricting, they're uncomfortable. I had a fist-sized purple bruise on my kidney from one.' He added that the physical discomfort notwithstanding, he considers himself to be 'very very picky about flight in film, so it was extremely important to me to get it right. That was a challenge.' Fillion has worked repeatedly with 'Superman' director James Gunn, ever since starring in Gunn's gross-out horror comedy 'Slither' in 2006. Next year, Fillion will be reprise the role of Guy Gardner in a DC-based TV series titled 'Lanterns,' costarring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre and co-executive produced by Gunn. 'Superman' debuts in theaters on July 11. The film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which is owned by CNN's parent company.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nathan Fillion teases Green Lantern's rivalry with Superman: 'Guy would jump at the chance to go head-to-head'
As anticipation soars for James Gunn's 'Superman', the film's star, Nathan Fillion , gave fans a glimpse into what they can expect when the Man of Steel returns to the big screen this weekend. In his role as Guy Gardner, a member of the Green Lantern Corps, Fillion is embracing the chaos, the comedy, and the complex dynamics that come with being a reluctant teammate to the world's most iconic superhero. Stepping into Gardner's boots was quite personal to the star, who said in a statement to ETimes, 'Superman's iconic, the best, the top, the most invulnerable, the most powerful, uncorruptible. If everything's going terribly wrong, you think, 'If only Superman were here.'' But Superman isn't just retelling a familiar origin story. Gunn's bold new vision catapults audiences straight into a world where the hero already exists, and where aliens, robots, and interdimensional monsters are just part of daily life. 'What really jumped off the page for me is that we're already in a world that knows about Superman. It's not our world, it's his. The comic book world. That's very fresh and very different," Fillion said. As for his own character, Fillion doesn't shy away from describing Guy Gardner as a man of "extremes" and flaws. 'You don't have to be good to wield a Green Lantern ring, you just have to have the will. And will is something Guy Gardner has in spades,' he explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 새로 나온 '실비보험' 비교가입시, "합리적인 가격과 실속있는 보장으로 맞춤설계"... 굿리치 [등록번호:제2006038313호)굿리치 보험대리점 (등록번호:제2006038313호] 가격 받기 Undo 'He's got that switch in his brain that's been flipped. He lacks the filter that says maybe don't say that part out loud. And as an actor, there's something very freeing about playing that kind of guy — about being a jerk. ' Fillion also hinted at a not-so-friendly dynamic between his character and Superman, played by David Corenswet . 'Guy thinks very highly of himself. He's ego-driven. So for everyone to think Superman is the best? That would make Guy rather resentful,' he admitted. 'I think Guy would jump at the chance to go head-to-head, toe-to-toe, cape-to-ring, so to speak, with Big Blue. Green vs. Blue.' While fans can expect super-powered clashes and cosmic stakes, Fillion promises that Gunn's signature emotional core won't be lost in the spectacle. 'Just think of everything James has done with all the projects he's touched — the warmth, the humanity, the relatable music, and now he's doing it with Superman. You're in for a treat.' Superman follows a young Clark Kent as he navigates his dual identity, balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. The film promises a fresh take on the beloved superhero, blending classic comic book sensibilities with the heart and humour Gunn is known for. The ensemble cast comprises of David Corenswet as Clark Kent aka Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer and Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher. The film that has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes, releases in cinemas on Friday, July 11, 2025.
