"Green Lantern Corps" has finally been confirmed to start sooner than later. However, the actors who will be part of the cast are still in question. One of the most sought after candidates is "The Lone Ranger" himself, Armie Hammer.

According to The Wrap, Hammer has been a rather consistent name associated with the movie's casting process. However, as of late, the actor has stayed mum and has not confirmed the role. If anything, Hammer said that it was only recently that he heard of the role, speaking at the Sundance Film Festival. Supporting footage, however, seemed to say otherwise about the actor's claim to innocence.

Many think that the actor carried a smirk while answering the question. Generally, it is slightly difficult to tell if the actor was simply keeping the project behind closed doors, as the comic book companies have been known to keep their star secrets prior to launch.

The intriguing part, as per past reports, is that the narrowed list of possible actors is comprised of high-profile artists that are being considered for the role. This includes action superstar Tom Cruise, who was nearly cast for "Iron Man" before Robert Downey Jr, and "Southpaw" star Jake Gyllenhaal, who is known for being the lead of "Prince of Persia."

Bradley Cooper, who voices Rocket Raccoon in "Guardians of the Galaxy," is also reportedly being eyed for the Hal Jordan part. On a more controversial route, Ryan Reynolds, who starred in 2011 flop "Green Lantern," is also somewhat in the mix.

"Green Lantern Corps" is one of the most awaited entries from the DC universe after "Justice League," "Wonder Woman" and the standalone "Batman" film. It is reportedly scheduled to be in theaters by July 24, 2020.