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Lanterns creators defend Hal Jordan origin retcon as necessary character evolution
entertainment14 days ago

Lanterns creators defend Hal Jordan origin retcon as necessary character evolution

HBO’s Lanterns has faced scrutiny for altering Hal Jordan’s backstory, specifically changing his father’s death from an accident to a suicide. Showrunners Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, and Tom King defended the move in Episode 7, 'The Jordan Boys’ Legacy,' arguing that while changing canon is risky, it allows for deeper psychological exploration. Kyle Chandler, who plays Jordan, noted the change adds necessary darkness and pathology to the character. Critics and fans have largely praised the episode’s emotional depth, with Vulture awarding it five stars, though some initial fan outrage persisted regarding the deviation from DC Comics lore.

via A.V. Club|
#damon-lindelof#dc-comics#entertainment
Lanterns Ep. 3 Harnesses OutKast to Probe John Stewart’s Backstory
entertainment1 month ago

Lanterns Ep. 3 Harnesses OutKast to Probe John Stewart’s Backstory

Lanterns' Episode 3, titled “OutKast,” uses OutKast songs to frame John Stewart’s childhood and adult insecurities while diving into debates over parenting Black boys; writers Vanessa Baden Kelly and Aaron Pierre discuss the room’s process, the pressures of depicting Black superheroes, and the reactions—from anxiety to celebration—while the episode also marks strong early viewership for HBO Max.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#damon-lindelof#entertainment#john-stewart
Grant Morrison Weighs Lanterns Premiere: Strong Performances, Budget Questions
television1 month ago

Grant Morrison Weighs Lanterns Premiere: Strong Performances, Budget Questions

Grant Morrison weighed in on Lanterns' series premiere via Xanaduum, praising Aaron Pierre's John Stewart and Kyle Chandler's Doctor McCoy, but criticizing the show for too much exposition and for lacking costumes and ring effects due to budget. Morrison questions why a Green Lantern series would adopt a low-fi approach and argues the franchise should aim for broader mainstream appeal. They end with cautious optimism, noting positive mainstream reviews and a willingness to see how the sci‑fi elements unfold.

via Bleeding Cool News|
#damon-lindelof#grant-morrison#hal-jordan
Lanterns Debut Delivers Grim Twist: Hal Jordan Is Dead
television1 month ago

Lanterns Debut Delivers Grim Twist: Hal Jordan Is Dead

Lanterns opens with the shocking death of Hal Jordan in a Nebraska town, setting up a non-linear murder-mystery where Hal mentors John Stewart. The premiere shifts between a 1996 backstory and a 2016 investigation, building emotional stakes and subverting genre expectations as viewers are left with a dramatic cliffhanger about who dies and why, while signaling a bold, ongoing exploration of Green Lantern in the DCU.

via Variety|
#cliffhanger#damon-lindelof#green-lantern
DCU's Lanterns Sets Grounded, Risk-Driven Path for a Modern Hero Era
entertainment1 month ago

DCU's Lanterns Sets Grounded, Risk-Driven Path for a Modern Hero Era

Lanterns, part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s expanded DCU, aims for a grounded, character-driven take on the Green Lantern mythos. With co-creators Damon Lindelof, Tom King and Chris Mundy, the show emphasizes original storytelling and emotional stakes over gimmicks, following Hal Jordan and John Stewart as unexplained deaths pull them to a Nebraska town. The series nods to canon (including Guy Gardner’s return) while signaling a bold, risk-taking approach that could shape the DCU’s future and influence renewal chatter for a Season 2. Lanterns premieres Aug. 16 on HBO Max.

via Variety|
#damon-lindelof#dc-universe#entertainment
entertainment1 month ago

Lanterns: HBO's Time-Travel Green Lantern Drama Focuses on People as Much as Power

HBO's Lanterns, from Damon Lindelof with Chris Mundy and Tom King, is a time-jumping Green Lantern mystery that pairs Hal Jordan and John Stewart in a grounded, character-driven exploration of heroism, race, and power; set across 1996, 2016, and 2026, it follows a Nebraska shooting case that draws interstellar players to Rushville, with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre delivering the show's emotional core as rivals on a shared quest, supported by a strong supporting cast; while some explanations feel heavy-handed, the premiere shows promise as an ambitious, unpredictable entry in the DC Universe, with seven episodes screened and a debut on August 16.

via Roger Ebert|
#damon-lindelof#entertainment#green-lantern
Widow’s Bay Breaks Out at Apple TV, Paving a Wider TV Universe
entertainment3 months ago

Widow’s Bay Breaks Out at Apple TV, Paving a Wider TV Universe

Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay has become a breakout hit, riding rave reviews and high-profile endorsements rather than a splashy ad campaign. Showrunner Katie Dippold and producer Damon Lindelof have praised its audacious mix of horror, comedy, and emotion, helping launch-week viewership triple and fueling sky-high social engagement. Apple has ordered a second season and is pushing Emmy campaigns, while Dippold and executives hint at expanding the Widow’s Bay universe or spin-offs; Tim Cook even promoted the full-season binge, underscoring the show’s breakout status.

via Vulture|
#apple-tv#damon-lindelof#entertainment
Jodie Comer Lands Lead in Lindelof’s HBO Thriller The Chain
television5 months ago

Jodie Comer Lands Lead in Lindelof’s HBO Thriller The Chain

Jodie Comer will headline HBO’s limited series The Chain, a Damon Lindelof–Media Res thriller based on Adrian McKinty’s novel about a suburban mom whose kidnapped daughter triggers a deadly chain of events; Lindelof and Carly Wray will write the pilot, with Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer and others producing, and McKinty as a co-executive producer. Comer, known for Killing Eve, joins a project that has landed at HBO under Lindelof’s overall deal.

via Deadline|
#adrian-mckinty#damon-lindelof#hbo
Jodie Comer to Lead HBO Limited Series The Chain from Lindelof
entertainment5 months ago

Jodie Comer to Lead HBO Limited Series The Chain from Lindelof

Jodie Comer has been cast as the lead in HBO’s eight-episode limited series The Chain, created by Damon Lindelof and based on Adrian McKinty’s novel. Comer will portray Rachel, a suburban mom who must confront the unthinkable when her daughter is kidnapped. The project was announced under Lindelof’s overall deal with HBO, with Lindelof, Carly Wray, and Breannah Gibson writing the pilot; Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer of Media Res executive producing alongside Shane Salerno, Gibson, and Joe Iberti, with McKinty as a co-executive producer. HBO and Media Res will co-produce. Comer is best known for Killing Eve, and the series marks another high-profile HBO collaboration for Lindelof.”,

via Variety|
#adrian-mckinty#damon-lindelof#entertainment
Jodie Comer to Star in HBO Thriller The Chain from Lindelof
tv5 months ago

Jodie Comer to Star in HBO Thriller The Chain from Lindelof

Jodie Comer will lead HBO’s thriller The Chain, based on Adrian McKinty’s novel, with Damon Lindelof as showrunner. Comer plays Rachel, a suburban mother who must confront the unthinkable when her daughter is kidnapped. HBO ordered the series in January as the first project from Lindelof’s two-year deal with the network, with Lindelof expanding on the book’s mythology and an A-list team including Carly Wray, Breannah Gibson, Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer, Shane Salerno, Gibson and Joe Iberti.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#adrian-mckinty#damon-lindelof#hbo
Lindelof Backs Open Letter Against Paramount-WBD Merger, Citing Jobs at Risk
entertainment6 months ago

Lindelof Backs Open Letter Against Paramount-WBD Merger, Citing Jobs at Risk

Damon Lindelof joined a blue-collar-themed open letter opposing Paramount’s proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, warning the deal could threaten thousands of film/TV crew jobs and shrink production. He describes Hollywood as a blue‑collar town and notes other high-profile signatories like Noah Wyle, Emma Thompson, Don Cheadle, and Jane Fonda, illustrating labor- and antitrust-focused concerns amid ongoing scrutiny.

via Deadline|
#antitrust#damon-lindelof#entertainment