Ryan Reynolds would play the role of Nova because he has experience playing superheroes like Green Lantern. Jason Statham would play the villain Jack O'Lantern because he has experience playing villains and has a similar height and build to the character. The Russo brothers would direct as they have experience directing big budget Marvel films. The story would involve Nova accidentally killing Jack O'Lantern's parents in a fight years ago, causing Jack to seek revenge by becoming a villain and targeting Nova.