Netflix's Rebel Moon teaser showcased Charlie Hunnam in what appears to be a green poncho with a hood, which could pass for Green Arrow if it wasn’t for the gun. Even so, the scene reminded some fans of a previous interaction between Zack Snyder and a particular fan who was excited about the possibility of Hunnam being cast as Green Arrow.

Hunnam has been a popular fan cast for the DC Comics superhero for years, as there are unparalleled similarities between the actor and what Green Arrow looks like in the comics and animated adaptations, causing fans to assume that the director knew what he was doing when photographing Hunnam in a green hood for the Netflix teaser. As a result, the meme was brought back to show that if DC fans wish for something hard enough, it may come true, even if it wasn’t the way they expected.

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Snyder is known for engaging with his fan base on Vero, especially during the AFSP charity and social media campaigns for the Snyder Cut, now known as Zack Snyder's Justice League. However, it was roughly two months before the release of the film that a fan's enthusiasm for Hunnam as Green Arrow was expressed in multiple messages spamming “Charlie Hunnam, will it be Green Arrow?” under Snyder’s post, which may have been fueled by the promotional image teasing Justice League hero Martian Manhunter. Snyder responded with “bro,” which did little to curb the enthusiasm of this Green Arrow fan at the idea of Hunnam joining Snyder's Justice League ensemble. After being put in an impossible situation for how to respond, Snyder eventually threw up his hands by saying, "ok I'm out."

Snyder likely did not want to crush the hopes of fans who were excited about the idea or possibly confirm something that would be better left as a surprise. The comedic nature of the interaction has been preserved in time for those who feel the same way as this fan. There is even one Twitter user called "Charlie Hunnam, Will It Be Green Arrow?" who posted a screenshot of the interaction every day for 348 days, which is their way of humorously campaigning for the Green Arrow fan casting.

If Rebel Moon's Hunnam tease is any consolation, it looks like this fan’s enthusiasm got through to Snyder. Although, it is unlikely that Hunnam will use a bow and arrow in Rebel Moon, seeing as how it's set on an alien planet with future technology. Fans once again embrace the inside joke, which is interesting timing since the fan cast may still be possible under James Gunn's DCU with Warner Bros. Discovery, or even at Netflix regarding the latest fan campaigns recommending a non-exclusive license agreement for the SnyderVerse to continue on the streaming platform, especially with Snyder and Hunnam now having a working relationship.

Rebel Moon is scheduled to release on Netflix on December 22, 2023.

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Source: Zack Snyder/Vero