The Green Lantern Corps Welcomes Guy Gardner
The Green Lantern Corps has officially found its portrayal of Guy Gardner, a significant figure in the DC Comics universe.
Nathan Fillion Takes on the Role
Nathan Fillion has been cast as Guy Gardner in the highly anticipated HBO series “Lanterns.”Fillion, who recently appeared as the character in this summer’s upcoming Superman film, is set to reprise his role in this new series developed by DC Studios.
Creative Team Behind “Lanterns”
Commissioned last year, “Lanterns”is helmed by a distinguished creative team, including Chris Mundy, known for Ozark, Damon Lindelof of Watchmen and Lost, along with renowned comic writer Tom King. The trio collaborates as co-writers and executive producers, with Mundy taking the lead as showrunner.
A Stellar Cast
Joining Fillion in the cast is Kyle Chandler, portraying the iconic Green Lantern Hal Jordan. Newcomer Aaron Pierre will portray the Corps’ latest recruit, John Stewart. The series promises an intriguing storyline where these two intergalactic law enforcers delve into a dark mystery centered around a murder case in the American heartland.
Expanding DC’s Television Universe
The ensemble cast also features Jason Ritter, Kelly Macdonald, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen. “Lanterns”represents DC Studios’ ongoing ambition to broaden its film franchise into premium television, building on the successful debut of “The Penguin,”which received favorable reviews after its release last year.
With an accomplished cast and creative team, “Lanterns”is poised to deliver an exciting addition to the DC universe, exploring the complexities of justice beyond Earth.