Blake Lively To Light Up ‘Green Lantern’

Blake Lively will bring her “Gossip Girl” glow to “Green Lantern,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The young star will take on the role of love interest Carol Ferris, who hires test pilot Hal Jordan – the man who becomes the interstellar superhero Green Lantern.

Ryan Reynolds is playing the title role in Warner Bros.’ DC Comics adaptation, which kicks off production this spring as it ramps up toward a planned June 17, 2011 release date.

Blake’s casting didn’t come easy – according to Latino Review, other actresses vying for the role included Keri Russell and Jennifer Garner.

In addition to The CW’s “Gossip Girl,” the star recently appeared on the big screen in “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee.”