Washington, July 11 (ANI): Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds has won the coveted role of “Green Lantern”.

The Warner Bros. live-action film, based on the DC Comics hero, will be directed by Martin Campbell.

Reynolds, 32, who had who vied for the superhero role along with Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto, was chosen by Warners and Campbell.

The studio is still working on the picture’s budget, but production is expected to begin in January, reports Variety magazine.

Greg Berlanti wrote the script with Marc Guggenheim and Michael Green, and he will also be producing with Donald DeLine.

Reynolds’ representatives at UTA are working out his deal. (ANI)