James Gunn’s DCU is poised to change and transform the way audiences view the characters attached to the brand. Gunn’s remake begins with the release ofSuperman, which is only a few months away. But beyond the return of the Man of Steel, the universe has already begun to revamp itself, with the Max original series,Lanterns, in the works. No major hiccups have hampered the long-awaitedGreen Lanternseries from HBO, which is currently in production. It is the first live-action series set in Gunn’s rebooted DCU, bringing togetherFriday Night LightsstarKyle Chandler, on board as Hal Jordan, alongsideRebel RidgestarAaron Pierre, who steps into the role of John Stewart. Now, there is an update regarding the series.
Lanternsalso starsJason Ritter, who is set to play Billy Macon. Ritter offered an update on production for the HBO series in an interview with Forbes. TheMatlockactor revealed that filming onLanternshad gone past halfway with its first season, noting that four episodes were already set. His comments read:
“We’ve shot 4 episodes so far, & we’re about to start shooting episodes 3 & 4. We’re doing it all a little out of order—it’s been so fun & it’s a really well-written, really fun show.”
What is ‘Lanterns’ About?
Lanternswill follow Hal Jordan (Chandler) and John Stewart (Pierre) as they are sent to Earth with a mission to uncover a dangerous conspiracy. The series will see Hal Jordan treated as a veteran after serving as a Green Lantern over the course of many years. Despite his standing within the titular organization, he will be forced to work alongside Stewart, a rookie attempting to make a name for himself. Besides Chandler and Pierre,Lanternswill also starUlrich Thomsen, who has been cast as Sinestro, andNathan Fillion, whowill reprise his role as Guy Gardner inLanterns. Others includeKelly Macdonaldas Kerry,Garret Dillahuntas William Macon, andPoorna Jagannathan.
The upcomingtelevision series will featureChris Mundyworking as a showrunner, while the directors attached to the project includeJames Hawes,Stephen WilliamsandGeeta Vasant Patel. Hawes, who will direct the first episode of the series, hadpreviously offered a tease about what to expectfrom the series, saying, “It looks and feels rooted. You meet two guys [Kyle Chandler’sHal Jordan andAaron Pierre’sJohn Stewart], but there is wit and comedy to it that you would not expect inTrue Detective. It is, in many ways, a buddy cop structure with travel in the story time, to and fro, that is really sophisticated."
Lanternsis currently in production but does not have an official release date. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and coverage of theDCU.
Source:Forbes
