Film Flash: Sexy superhero Ryan Reynolds shows off new suit in 'Green Lantern' trailer

Let the summer movie hype begin!

Warner Bros. has just released the theatrical trailer for its 2011 summer blockbuster "Green Lantern," starring People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard.

At just over two minutes, the trailer gives audiences a glimpse into the film's plot, in which test pilot Hal Jordan is given a green ring by a dying alien to become one of "them"--an intergalatic crew of Green Lanterns.

The ring, of course, gives Jordan strength and other heroic powers. It also quick-changes him into a digitally-painted, skin-tight green suit.

The purpose of the suit is two-fold: 1) to geek out comic book fans and 2) to attract a female audience to the franchise's charismatic, muscled lead.

For diehard fans or newcomers to the DC Comics universe, MTV created this nifty comic book guide on which books audiences should read before heading into the theater this June. To check out the guide, click here.

The official "Green Lantern" movie web site can be found here.

To view the new trailer, click play below.



Sources:
EW: 'Green Lantern' trailer hits. Let the swooning over Ryan Reynolds continue
MTV: People's Sexiest Man Alive Ryan Reynolds Gets Superheroic In 'The Green Lantern' Trailer'
MTV: 'Green Lantern' Star Ryan Reynolds Named People's Sexiest Man Alive