Lanterns is an upcoming superhero mystery series that brings the iconic Green Lantern Corps to live-action television as part of the expanding DC Universe. Created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King for HBO, the series blends cosmic superhero action with grounded crime-thriller storytelling.
Lanterns
- Director: Damon Lindelof
- Starring: Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan
- Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
The eight-episode series follows veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and rising new recruit John Stewart, two intergalactic peacekeepers tasked with protecting the universe using powerful rings that grant extraordinary abilities. When the pair are drawn to a mysterious murder investigation in Rushville, Nebraska, what initially appears to be a small-town crime soon reveals signs of something far more dangerous. As Jordan suspects extraterrestrial involvement, the investigation begins uncovering hidden conspiracies, darker truths, and mysteries that could have major consequences far beyond Earth.
Kyle Chandler stars as the seasoned Lantern Hal Jordan, while Aaron Pierre takes on the role of John Stewart, the franchise’s newest recruit. The cast also includes Kelly Macdonald and Nathan Fillion, with executive production involvement from Greg Berlanti.
Produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television, Lanterns premieres August 16 on HBO Max.
