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Lanterns Finale Ends with Emotional Farewell, Suit Debut Delayed
television2 days ago

Lanterns Finale Ends with Emotional Farewell, Suit Debut Delayed

The first season of HBO's Lanterns concluded with an emotional finale that resolved the mystery of Hal Jordan's death but omitted the traditional Green Lantern suit debut. Co-showrunner Chris Mundy confirmed a suit was designed for John Stewart but cut to preserve the emotional climax. While a second season remains unconfirmed due to Warner Bros. corporate changes, Aaron Pierre will reprise the role in the upcoming Man of Tomorrow film.

via Gizmodo|
#aaron-pierre#dc-studios#hbo-max
Lanterns Finale: Sheriff Kills Hal, Noah Revealed as Manhunter, John Stewart Becomes Earth's Solo Green Lantern
tv5 days ago

Lanterns Finale: Sheriff Kills Hal, Noah Revealed as Manhunter, John Stewart Becomes Earth's Solo Green Lantern

The season finale of HBO's 'Lanterns,' titled 'Dirt and Stars,' resolves the central mystery by revealing that Sheriff Kerry Kane (Kelly Macdonald) killed Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) in a panic after he discovered her son Noah (Shea Pritchard) is a Manhunter. Noah, Zoe's grandson, is also a Manhunter who sought a yellow lantern from Sinestro to fight the Guardians but ultimately chose to relinquish power. John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) refuses to kill Noah or arrest Kerry, instead accepting the Green Lantern ring as an independent operator. He rewrites the oath to embrace fear, marking a departure from traditional Corps hierarchy. The series averages 19 million viewers per episode, but no renewal has been confirmed amid Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Television.

via Variety|
#aaron-pierre#dc-comics#hbo-max
Lanterns Penultimate Episode Reveals Hal Jordan’s Suicide and Generational Trauma
tv12 days ago

Lanterns Penultimate Episode Reveals Hal Jordan’s Suicide and Generational Trauma

HBO’s Lanterns aired its penultimate episode, 'The Jordan Boys’ Legacy,' on September 27, 2026. The episode revealed that Hal Jordan’s father, Martin, died by suicide, passing a hereditary depression to Hal. This revelation recontextualizes Hal’s 'fearlessness' as a symptom of being 'broken.' The episode also introduced the Halogram, a backup consciousness of Hal, who helps John Stewart investigate Hal’s murder. The finale airs on September 28.

via Deadline|
#aaron-pierre#hbo#kyle-chandler
John Stewart’s Green Lantern Path: Family Secrets Forge a Fearless Hero
entertainment-television1 month ago

John Stewart’s Green Lantern Path: Family Secrets Forge a Fearless Hero

Lanterns' latest episode reveals John Stewart’s carefully crafted upbringing, engineered by his parents and reinforced by Guardians’ trials, including fear-based training and a pivotal apple-shot moment, linking his Marines-era discipline and family loyalty to his destiny as Green Lantern while exploring themes of fear, ancestry, and being Black in America.

via Variety|
#aaron-pierre#entertainment-television#green-lantern
Lanterns Lands Among HBO Max’s Biggest Premieres, Notching 9.3M Global Viewers in 3 Days
tv1 month ago

Lanterns Lands Among HBO Max’s Biggest Premieres, Notching 9.3M Global Viewers in 3 Days

Lanterns debuted to 9.3 million global cross‑platform viewers and 6.6 million in the U.S. in its first three days on HBO/HBO Max, placing it among HBO Max’s top five premieres and outpacing several DC tentpoles; the series has also topped HBO Max’s daily Top 10 since launch. From creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, Lanterns follows John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they investigate a murder with cosmic ties in the American heartland, with new episodes airing Sundays at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

via Deadline|
#aaron-pierre#dc-studios#hbo-max
Lanterns LA Premiere Lights Up Red Carpet for Chandler and Pierre
entertainment1 month ago

Lanterns LA Premiere Lights Up Red Carpet for Chandler and Pierre

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre led the Lanterns premiere for HBO/DC Studios’ series from Mundy, Lindelof and Tom King, drawing a star-studded LA turnout as the show debuts August 16 on HBO/HBO Max; the sci‑fi mystery follows John Stewart and Hal Jordan investigating a rural murder, with a cast that includes Kelly MacDonald, Jason Ritter, Poorna Jagannathan and more.

via Deadline|
#aaron-pierre#dc-studios#entertainment
Lanterns Puts Hal Jordan and John Stewart in a Grounded HBO Mystery
entertainment1 month ago

Lanterns Puts Hal Jordan and John Stewart in a Grounded HBO Mystery

The interview with Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan) and Aaron Pierre (John Stewart) discusses HBO’s Lanterns, a grounded take on the Green Lantern mythos in which the duo investigate an alien presence in a Nebraska town while navigating their uneasy partnership and potential leadership shifts. The actors describe their on-screen chemistry, Chandler’s mix of tough, humorous brashness and Pierre’s depth-focused approach, and how the series balances character-driven drama with space-fantasy elements. Filming largely on location posed challenges, but the pair emphasize a collaborative, “family” set. Lanterns premieres August 16 on HBO and HBO Max, with new episodes releasing weekly through October 4.

via IndieWire|
#aaron-pierre#entertainment#green-lantern
Aaron Pierre Joins DC’s Man of Tomorrow as John Stewart
entertainment7 months ago

Aaron Pierre Joins DC’s Man of Tomorrow as John Stewart

Aaron Pierre has joined DC Studios’ Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow as John Stewart, linking his Lanterns role to James Gunn’s shared DC universe. The film, written and directed by Gunn, begins production in Atlanta this April with David Corenswet as Superman and Lars Eidinger as Brainiac; Nicholas Hoult returns as Lex Luthor, and the cast includes other familiar faces as part of the project.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#aaron-pierre#brainiac#dc-studios
Earthbound Green Lantern Mystery Drives HBO’s Lanterns Teaser
entertainment7 months ago

Earthbound Green Lantern Mystery Drives HBO’s Lanterns Teaser

HBO's Lanterns released its first teaser, signaling an earthbound, Southwestern-noir Green Lantern drama led by Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart; the ring's power, a murder in the American heartland, and an August premiere date anchor the series from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television, with Mundy, Lindelof, and King among the showrunners and executive producers.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#aaron-pierre#entertainment#green-lantern
movies1 year ago

Ryan Gosling Leads Star Wars: Starfighter as Cast Announcements Roll Out

Production has begun on the new standalone Star Wars film 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, with Amy Adams and Aaron Pierre joining the cast. The film is set five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker' and is not connected to the Skywalker Saga, focusing on a galaxy-spanning adventure. The release is scheduled for May 28, 2027.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#aaron-pierre#amy-adams#movies
Aaron Pierre Addresses Departure from Marvel's 'Blade' Project
entertainment2 years ago

Aaron Pierre Addresses Departure from Marvel's 'Blade' Project

Aaron Pierre revealed that he is no longer attached to Marvel's upcoming "Blade" film, where he was set to star alongside Mahershala Ali. The project has had a tumultuous development process, with multiple directors and writers attached and then departing. Pierre expressed enthusiasm about other upcoming projects he has in the works, including "Rebel Ridge" and "The Lion King" prequel.

via Variety|
#aaron-pierre#blade#casting