James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios, has officially announced that actor Kyle Chandler will play Hal Jordan, the famous Green Lantern, in the upcoming HBO series “Lanterns.” This exciting news comes as fans eagerly await more details about the series.
Kyle Chandler as Green Lantern
Kyle Chandler is well-known for his roles in shows like “Friday Night Lights” and “Early Edition.” He joins Aaron Pierre, who will portray John Stewart, another key Green Lantern character. This casting marks a new chapter for Hal Jordan, who was previously played by Ryan Reynolds in the 2011 film.
In a social media post, James Gunn welcomed Chandler to the DC Universe, stating, “Now our Hal Jordan in Lanterns.”
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Hal Jordan is a significant character in DC Comics, created by John Broome and Gil Kane. He first appeared in 1959 and is an aircraft test pilot chosen by a dying alien to wield a powerful ring. This ring grants Hal the ability to create anything he imagines, as long as he has the willpower to control it.
Hal Jordan quickly rises to become a top member of the Green Lantern Corps, a cosmic police force dedicated to protecting the universe. He is also a founding member of the Justice League of America and often partners with Green Arrow, another popular superhero.
Throughout his comic book history, Hal has faced many challenges, including a dark period in the 1990s when he became the villain Parallax. However, he eventually returned to his role as a Green Lantern.
The “Lanterns” series is expected to be a realistic detective story set on Earth. It will follow Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they work together to solve a dark mystery in America. Their investigation may have significant implications for both Earth and the Green Lantern Corps.
The combination of Hal’s experience and John’s fresh perspective is likely to create a dynamic partnership that fans will enjoy.
