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The Oscar nominee will play DC Comics character Dr. Amanda Waller in the film, reports Variety.
Waller is a scientist who has been portrayed as a villain in various DC comic series. Pam Grier currently plays Waller on The CW's Smallville.
Bassett joins Ryan Reynolds, Mark Strong and Blake Lively in the picture, which is currently shooting in New Orleans.
Green Lantern also stars Peter Sarsgaard and Tim Robbins and is directed by Martin Campbell.
The Warner Bros film arrives in US cinemas on June 17, 2011.
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