Last week, it was reported "The Lone Ranger" star was one of several actors moviemakers are keen to portray Hal Jordan and his alter ego in Green Lantern Corps.
According to TheWrap, Tom Cruise, Ryan Reynolds, Joel McHale, Bradley Cooper, and Jake Gyllenhaal are also in the running, but Hammer reveals the reports are new to him.
"I saw the reporting too. That's the first I've heard of it," he said.
Studio executives are yet to comment on the reports, but the casting process is reportedly in the early stages and negotiations have yet to begin.