Will Poulter, known for his role as Adam Warlock in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” is reported to be in discussions to join James Gunn’s revamped DC Universe (DCU) as Adam Strange. Following Gunn’s transition from directing Marvel’s Guardians trilogy to revitalizing DC, there has been significant speculation regarding which actors from his previous projects may follow him to the new DCU. Interestingly, Sean Gunn, who portrayed Kraglin in the MCU, has already turned up in the DCU as GI Robot in “Creature Commandos.”
The latest rumor comes from Emmanuel Devon Newsome, an industry insider active on Instagram under the handle @gunnverse. According to Newsome, Poulter is in contention to star as Adam Strange in the upcoming “Green Lantern” series, which will be part of the rebooted universe.
Newsome claims, “We may see Adam Strange in the new Green Lantern show for James Gunn’s new DCU! EXCLUSIVE: Will Poulter is in talks to play Adam Strange in DC Studios’ developing universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran, with the character set to lead a series for Max.”
If finalized, Poulter would not only portray Adam Strange in “Lanterns” but would also lead his own standalone series, which is reportedly in the initial stages of writer selection. A basic story bible for the series is co-created by Tom King and James Gunn, with potential writers such as Baran bo Odar, Christopher Yost, Beau Willimon, and Mark Protosevich expressing interest in the project.
While these developments are exciting for fans of both Poulter and the DCU, it should be noted that at this stage, these reports are speculative, and there is no official confirmation from either James Gunn or Will Poulter.
This news is promising for fans looking forward to innovative storytelling in the DC Universe, and Poulter’s transition to this new role could enhance the character dynamics within the rebooted series.