Lanterns First Look Shows Off Hal Jordan and John Stewart

We're excited to share the first glimpse of DC Studios' latest venture into the Green Lantern universe with the upcoming HBO series, Lanterns. This eagerly anticipated show will feature Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. While the iconic emerald green suits are not yet revealed, keen-eyed fans can spot a Power Ring on Chandler's hand in the newly released images.

Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan. Aaron Pierre is John Stewart. #Lanterns, the new HBO Original Series from DC Studios, is now in production. [ttpp]pic.twitter.com/1Tz30Xm8f0[ttpp]

— Max (@StreamOnMax) February 27, 2025

Lanterns is poised to be a groundbreaking detective drama, drawing inspiration from acclaimed series like True Detective and Slow Horses. The plot follows Chandler's Hal Jordan teaming up with Pierre's John Stewart to unravel a murder mystery that promises to plunge into even deeper and darker secrets. This series is a key component of James Gunn's expansive DC universe, which also encompasses projects like Creature Commando, and the forthcoming films Superman and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

The creative minds behind Lanterns include Damon Lindelof, renowned for his work on Lost, alongside Chris Mundy and Tom King. They aim to deliver a series with a darker, more grounded tone, which James Gunn describes 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."

Kyle Chandler, celebrated for his role in Friday Night Lights, brings to life an older version of Hal Jordan, while Aaron Pierre, known for his performance in Rebel Ridge, steps into the shoes of John Stewart. Lanterns is slated to premiere in 2026, aligning with the release of the Supergirl movie, setting the stage for a thrilling new chapter in the DC universe.