As anticipation builds for the return of Superman in 2025, which marks the start of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s newly rebooted DC Universe (DCU), fans eagerly await updates on the characters and their portrayals. Recently, Harry Goodwin, a star of the popular Netflix series The Gentlemen, expressed his desire to play one of the most cherished street-level superheroes: Green Arrow. Goodwin took to social media, hinting that he may have already had discussions with Gunn regarding the role, sparking excitement among fans.
In his post, Goodwin shared an image of Green Arrow with the caption, “2025 I have big motions… It’s happening.” His message has been met with enthusiasm, as many fans believe Goodwin embodies the character of Oliver Queen, also known as Green Arrow. A screenshot of his Instagram story gained traction on social media, shared by DC Comics Fan Boy, showcasing Goodwin’s strong resemblance to the beloved superhero.
Despite being an emerging talent with limited credits to his name, Goodwin is generating significant buzz for the potential casting. Comments from fans like @milkias_samuel, who exclaimed, “WOW! He looks exactly like Oliver I’m not even joking!” reflect the enthusiasm around his casting. Another user, @dannywwhi, remarked on Goodwin’s striking appearance, noting, “He definitely has the look.” Goodwin, standing 6’1” and with a background as a former model, naturally fits the physicality needed for the role.
Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and designed by George Papp, depicting Oliver Queen as a wealthy businessman and owner of Queen Industries. After being shipwrecked, Queen returns to Star City and becomes a vigilante, known for advocating socially liberal values. Given the character’s depth and moral complexities, he could serve as a compelling lead for the DCU’s smaller, street-level adventures, similar to how Daredevil operates within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The character has previously been portrayed in live-action, notably by Stephen Amell in The CW series Arrow, which successfully ran for eight seasons. Additionally, there were discussions about a potential Green Arrow movie back in 2008, which unfortunately did not come to fruition but did inspire story arcs in Arrow.
As we await further developments regarding the direction of the DCU, the highly anticipated Superman movie is set to premiere in theaters on July 11, 2025. Superman will feature David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, among a star-studded cast that also includes Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and more.
James Gunn’s unique storytelling style brings a fresh vision to the original superhero, combining action, humor, and heart. His interpretation aims to showcase a version of Superman grounded in compassion, illustrating a belief in the inherent goodness of humanity. As the DCU evolves, fans are left hopeful about who will ultimately don the Green Arrow mantle, with Harry Goodwin’s candidacy igniting fan excitement and speculation.