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HBO's DC Studios series Lanterns announces an Aug. 16 premiere with a new trailer that expands the cast—Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Nathan Fillion back as Guy Gardner, and Laura Linney in an undisclosed role—while promising a dark, earth-based mystery that widens into an otherworldly setting as Damon Lindelof, Tom King, and Chris Mundy steer the project for DC Studios and HBO.
Laura Linney has joined Lanterns, the HBO/DC Studios series based on Green Lantern lore, joining stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. The ensemble also includes Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Jason Ritter, Ulrich Thomsen, Nathan Fillion, J. Alphonse Nicholson and Jasmine Cephas Jones. Lanterns follows intergalactic cops John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they investigate a murder in the American heartland; showrunner Chris Mundy calls it a buddy cop show as much as a superhero show. The series is produced by HBO with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, with a pilot directed by James Hawes and executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, King, James Gunn and Peter Safran. Lanterns premieres August 16 on HBO and HBO Max.
DC's Lanterns trailer confirms a grounded, Earth-based Green Lantern mystery led by Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan) and Aaron Pierre (John Stewart), with Laura Linney joining the cast; the show blends detective noir on Earth with cosmic Green Lantern lore and debuts August 16 on HBO Max, from creators Damon Lindelof and Tom King with Chris Mundy as showrunner.
Green Lantern writer Grant Morrison publicly rebuked Damon Lindelof’s jokey remark about HBO’s Lanterns, arguing the 'Green' in Green Lantern isn’t stupid and urging studios to hire writers who understand the material; Lindelof later issued a detailed response amid fan backlash as HBO’s Lanterns heads toward an August release.
Damon Lindelof addressed fan backlash over his joking remark that Lanterns wouldn’t include “green” because it was “stupid,” posting a heartfelt Instagram open letter in which he apologizes for being “sloppy and careless,” reaffirms his love for Green Lantern, references Grant Morrison’s critique, and notes that Lanterns will feature the color green and is set to premiere in August.
HBO's Lanterns first trailer introduces Green Lanterns John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) in a True Detective–style Earthbound murder investigation, highlighting a clash-and-collaboration dynamic between the two as they chase a killer; the cast includes Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Nicole Ari Parker, and Jason Ritter, with the series arriving on HBO Max this August.
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.
HBO’s DC Universe series Lanterns released its first trailer, following Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder in a Nebraska town, showcasing their emerald powers and a buddy-cop dynamic with a strong supporting cast including Kelly Macdonald, Nathan Fillion, and Ulrich Thomsen; Lanterns is created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King and produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television.
Nathan Fillion discusses his approach to building his 'jerk' superhero character, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, highlighting that not all superheroes need to be noble, and shares inspiration from unexpected sources like the 'Golden Girls.'
James Gunn humorously recounted asking Ryan Reynolds to reprise his role as Green Lantern for the new DC Universe, to which Reynolds jokingly responded with a dismissive remark. Reynolds originally played the character in the 2011 film, which was a critical and commercial failure. The Green Lantern will return in a new DCU TV series titled 'Lanterns,' featuring a 'True Detective-style' narrative with Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. The series does not yet have a release date.
James Gunn humorously recounted asking Ryan Reynolds to reprise his role as Green Lantern for the new DC Universe, to which Reynolds jokingly responded with a dismissive remark. Reynolds originally played the character in the 2011 film, which was a critical and commercial failure. Gunn and Peter Safran are now developing a "True Detective-style" TV series titled "Lanterns," featuring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. The series will explore a murder investigation with significant implications, though it does not yet have a release date.
Rocksteady's latest update for "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" introduces new Green Lantern-infused enemies, expands the Joker Elseworld map with new missions, and adds a new enemy type called Promotinaut. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and gameplay improvements. Despite these updates, the game has been cited by Warner Bros Discovery's CEO as a reason for the company's underwhelming Q1 results.
The DCEU's newest movie, Blue Beetle, features a surprise appearance from Green Lantern in its opening sequence, with a green light hitting the Scarab. Director Angel Manuel Soto confirmed the Easter egg and hinted at the possibility of future crossovers between Blue Beetle and Green Lantern. The specific Green Lantern character is unknown, but the connection between the two superheroes could potentially reveal more about the Scarab's origin and secrets. Blue Beetle is currently playing in theaters worldwide.
Nathan Fillion has been cast as the Green Lantern in DC Studios' upcoming film "Superman: Legacy," taking over the role from Ryan Reynolds, who played the character in the 2011 film "Green Lantern." Fillion, who has previously voiced the superhero in animated titles, will portray the character in a live-action movie for the first time. Directed by James Gunn, "Superman: Legacy" is part of DC Studios' revamp of the Superman property and is set to premiere in theaters on July 11, 2025.
Nathan Fillion has been cast as Guy Gardner, the Green Lantern, in DC Studios' upcoming film Superman: Legacy. Isabela Merced will portray Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi has been tapped to play Mister Terrific. The film, which will be the first in the rebooted DC Universe, already includes David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Superman: Legacy is set to introduce Superman to a world where superheroes already exist and is scheduled for release on July 11, 2025.