DC Studios has offers a first look at the upcoming series Lanterns and it features Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
Yeah, they aren’t decked out in their Green Lantern cops uniforms, but you can see a green ring on Chandler’s finger. Otherwise, the two leads are in their civilian clothes and walking down a deserted highway.
The series follows “new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”
During a previous interview with comic book scribe Tom King (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow), he explained why those two actors are the perfect fit for these roles.
King said: “I mean, I would say I’m over the moon but that’s not far enough for a Lantern. I guess I’m over Oa? That’s pretty far. You should see these two together. They have amazing chemistry and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m not allowed to say anything except that I can say it’s awesome!”
“We’ve got the perfect cast. When you look at Kyle, you see someone who used to fly jetplanes and embodies Hal. When you look at Aaron, his heart, his soul, and his strength are so John Stewart. He’s so perfect. It’s going to be great.”
The cast also includes Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan and Ulrich Thomsen as Green Lantern villain Sinestro.
Lanterns is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King. All three serve as executive producers along with James Hawes, who is also directing the first two episodes.
A release date for Lanterns has yet to be announced.
