DC Studios unveils its latest Green Lantern duo in a first look at the upcoming HBO Max series, Lanterns. The image reveals Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, although neither is yet seen in their iconic suits. A subtle detail, however, gives it away: a Power Ring adorns Chandler's hand.
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 unravels into a far more sinister conspiracy. The series is officially part of James Gunn's reimagined DC Universe, alongside projects like Creature Commandos and the upcoming films Superman: Legacy and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Developed by Damon Lindelof (Lost), Chris Mundy, and Tom King, Lanterns promises a darker, grittier tone. Gunn 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. Aaron Pierre, whose credits include Rebel Ridge, joins him as John Stewart. The series is aiming for a 2026 premiere, coinciding with the release of the Supergirl movie.
