HBO Max has released the official teaser for the upcoming original drama series LANTERNS. The teaser enhances the DC Universe with a grounded, crime‑driven take on the Green Lantern mythos. Produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television, the series is set to debut later this August on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
Story: Two Lanterns, One Dark Mystery
LANTERNS follows new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops forced to confront a mystery far closer to home than their usual cosmic patrols. Drawn into a dark, earth‑based investigation, they are assigned to look into a disturbing murder in the American heartland. As the case deepens, the series promises to blend superhero spectacle with the mood and tension of a prestige crime thriller, anchoring larger‑than‑life powers in a grounded, human story.
Cast and Characters
The series stars:
- Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, a veteran Lantern whose reputation precedes him across the galaxy.
- Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, a determined new recruit bringing fresh eyes and a strong moral compass to the Corps.
- Kelly Macdonald in a key role that is expected to intersect with the Earth‑bound investigation, adding layers of intrigue and emotional complexity.
Their dynamic sets up a mentor‑protégé relationship under pressure, where differing instincts and experiences collide against the backdrop of a high‑stakes murder case.
Creative Team and Production
LANTERNS is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, and is based on the DC Comics characters from “Green Lantern.” The pilot is co‑written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, who together serve as co‑creators of the series. Mundy also serves as showrunner, steering the overall vision and tone.
The first two episodes are directed by James Hawes, setting the visual and narrative blueprint for the season. Additional episodes will be directed by Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Alik Sakharov, bringing a mix of genre experience and cinematic flair to the project.
The series is executive produced by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, James Gunn, Peter Safran, Tom King, Ron Schmidt, and James Hawes, combining comic book expertise, serialized drama experience, and the current leadership behind the evolving DC screen universe.
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