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- "This is a story of a couple of Green Lanterns: John Stewart and Hal Jordan, and we have a few other Lanterns peppered in there, but this is really a terrestrial-based TV show, which is almost like True Detective with a couple of Green Lanterns who are space cops watching over precinct Earth. In it, they discover a terrifying mystery that ties into our larger story of the DCU."
- ―James Gunn
Lanterns is an upcoming American television series, based on the DC Comics superhero organization the Green Lantern Corps. It will be the third television series and fifth installment of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters in the DC Universe. The series is produced by DC Studios and will be released on HBO projected to be around June 2026.
Synopsis[]
Season One[]
The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern[8]
- Aaron Pierre as John Stewart/Green Lantern[9]
- Kelly Macdonald as Kerry[10]
Recurring Cast[]
Production[]
On January 31, 2023, James Gunn announced a television series titled Lanterns, starring Hal Jordan and John Stewart, as part of the projects of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters in the DC Universe.[13]
On May 24, 2024, it was reported by the official WGA website that Chris Mundy joined as showrunner for the series, alongside Justin Britt-Gibson, Breannah Gibson, and Vanessa Baden Kelly confirmed to write. Damon Lindelof is also attached.[1][2][3][4][14] The next day, James Gunn confirmed on Instagram that the writing team consists of Chris Mundy, Tom King, and Damon Lindelof.[5]
On June 25, 2024, Variety and Deadline reported that the series has officially been picked up by HBO, will be marked as an ‘HBO Original’ and given an 8-episode, straight-to-series order, with Chris Mundy serving as showrunner and executive producer.[15][16]
On September 10, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Josh Brolin had been offered the role of Hal Jordan, but ultimately passed on it. Filming is scheduled to begin in January 2025 in Atlanta, and last until June of that year.[17]
On September 23, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Kyle Chandler was in negotiations to portray Hal Jordan.[8]
On September 27, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Aaron Pierre and Stephan James were in the mix for the role of John Stewart.[18]
On October 4, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that James Hawes has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of the series.[19]
On October 9, 2024, Deadline reported that Aaron Pierre was cast as John Stewart,[9] with James Gunn confirming on his social media accounts that Kyle Chandler was set to portray Hal Jordan.[20]
On October 30, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Kelly Macdonald was cast as Kerry.[10]
On November 1, 2024, Deadline reported that Garret Dillahunt was cast as William Macon in a major recurring role.[11]
On November 15, 2024, Variety reported that Poorna Jagannathan was cast as Zoe in a recurring role.[12]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chris Mundy's Profile on the Official WGA Database
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Justin Britt-Gibson's Profile on the Official WGA Database
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Breannah Gibson's Profile on the Official WGA Database
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Vanessa Baden Kelly's Profile on the Official WGA Database
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 James Gunn on Instagram - May 25, 2024
- ↑ Green Lantern Series Finally a Go at HBO
- ↑ James Gunn Hints at When the Lanterns TV Show Will Release, Teases 'Grounded,' 'Believable' Approach
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Kyle Chandler to Star in HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Series
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 ‘Lanterns’: Aaron Pierre Cast As John Stewart In HBO’s DC Series
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 ‘Lanterns’: Kelly Macdonald Joins HBO, DC Studios’ Superhero Crime Drama
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 ‘Lanterns’: Garret Dillahunt Joins DC Series For HBO
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 ‘Lanterns’: HBO’s DC Studios Series Casts Poorna Jagannathan
- ↑ DC Slate Unveiled: New Batman, Supergirl Movies, a Green Lantern TV Show, and More from James Gunn, Peter Safran
- ↑ Damon Lindelof's Profile on the Official WGA Database
- ↑ Green Lantern Series ‘Lanterns’ From Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof & Tom King Moves From Max To HBO With Series Order
- ↑ DC’s Green Lantern Series ‘Lanterns’ Picked Up as HBO Series for Eight Episodes
- ↑ Josh Brolin Passes on HBO’s Green Lantern TV Show (Exclusive)
- ↑ ‘Lanterns’: Aaron Pierre, Stephan James in the Mix to Play John Stewart in DC Studios, HBO Series
- ↑ ‘Lanterns’ Sets ‘Slow Horses’ Helmer James Hawes to Direct First Block of Episodes (Exclusive)
- ↑ James Gunn on Instagram - October 9, 2024
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