The trailer for Superman recently dropped. The film follows the adventures of the Man of Steel as he attempts to delve deep into his Kryptonian heritage. As fans get more and more excited for another version of their beloved superhero, there’s another character in the film that has piqued interest. It’s Guy Gardner, played by Nathan Fillion. So what’s so exciting about Gardner, aka Green Lantern, in Superman?

Here’s everything you need to know about this iconic character in film and the DC Universe.

Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner Green Lantern in Superman Explained

Guy Gardner is one of the staunch members of the Green Lantern Corps. In the trailer, he is shown standing next to Hawkgirl with his signature bowl haircut and green emerald ring. The duo visits Stagg Enterprises and prepares to face Superman, with Guy firing his emerald energy at him.

Speaking about his character, actor Nathan Fillion, who for his roles in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Suicide Squad, said: “Guy Gardner is 90% flawed and he doesn’t care. That’s one of his mistakes. I think there’s a real freedom in playing this. For someone who enjoys playing flawed and flawed people, Guy Gardner is a goldmine.” (via Collider)

For those unaware, Guy Gardner made his debut in 1968’s DC Comics Green Lantern #59. A native of Baltimore, Guy grew up in an abusive household that turned him into a stoic and aggressive person. He worked as a teacher and social worker and had strong ideals. But his life took an interesting turn when he was approached by the Green Lantern law enforcement agency. They chose him to replace Hal Jordan in the Green Lantern Ring because of his strong willpower. However, his journey was not easy as he fell into a coma after a serious accident.

After his recovery, Guy became one of the most powerful Green Lanterns. His powers include his rugged exterior and the ability to create designs such as cannons, gloves, and shields. In addition, the ring helps him, among other things, fly and generate energy blasts.

Despite his tough exterior, Guy has a superhero’s desire to protect the universe. So it will be interesting to see how James Gunn’s Superman explores this flawed but lovable character.

Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.