DC Studios Unveils its Green Lantern Duo: A First Look at HBO's "Lanterns"

HBO has released the first glimpse of its upcoming "Lanterns" series, featuring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. While the iconic Green Lantern suits are absent from the initial image, a Power Ring is subtly visible on 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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Described as a detective drama drawing inspiration from shows like "True Detective" and "Slow Horses," "Lanterns" will follow Jordan and Stewart as they investigate a murder that spirals into a far-reaching, darker conspiracy. The series is officially part of James Gunn's expanded DC universe, alongside projects like "Creature Commando" and the upcoming films "Superman" and "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow."

The show, developed by Damon Lindelof (known for "Lost"), along with Chris Mundy and Tom King, promises a grittier take on the Green Lantern mythos. Gunn himself describes the tone as "very grounded, very believable, very real—the kind of things you would never think would be the truth about a Green Lanterns television series."

Chandler, recognized for his role in "Friday Night Lights," portrays an older Hal Jordan, while Aaron Pierre, known for "Rebel Ridge," joins the cast. The series is currently slated for a 2026 premiere, coinciding with the release of the "Supergirl" movie.