HBO has unveiled the first glimpse of its upcoming Lanterns series, showcasing Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. While not yet in full Green Lantern regalia, a Power Ring is subtly visible on Chandler's hand in the released image.
Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan. Aaron Pierre is John Stewart. #Lanterns, the new HBO Original Series from DC Studios, is now in production. pic.twitter.com/1Tz30Xm8f0
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Lanterns, a detective drama drawing inspiration from shows like True Detective and Slow Horses, will follow Jordan and Stewart as they investigate a murder that spirals into a far more complex and sinister conspiracy. This series is officially part of James Gunn's DC Universe, alongside projects like Creature Commando and the upcoming films Superman and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Developed by Damon Lindelof (renowned for Lost), Chris Mundy, and Tom King, Lanterns promises a darker, grittier tone. Gunn himself describes it as "very grounded, very believable, very real. The kind of things that you would never think that would be the truth about a Green Lanterns television series.”
Chandler, known for his role in Friday Night Lights, portrays an older Hal Jordan, while Aaron Pierre, who appeared in Rebel Ridge, takes on the role of John Stewart. The series is currently aiming for a 2026 premiere, coinciding with the release of the Supergirl movie.
