Green Lantern Series Lands Director As DC Continues John Stewart Screen Tests

The upcoming Green Lantern TV series has found its first director, as DC Studios continues its search for the actor to play John Stewart.

James Hawes has signed on to direct the first two episodes of HBO’s Lanterns, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hawes, known for his work on the Gary Oldman-led Apple TV+ spy thriller Slow Horses, brings his established TV directing credentials to the highly-anticipated DC Universe series.

Kyle Chandler is confirmed to star as Hal Jordan, the classic and long-running Green Lantern character. Chandler’s portrayal of Jordan will focus on the character’s status as a legendary figure within the Green Lantern Corps, as well as his role as a mentor to the younger Stewart.

HBO and DC are in the final stages of casting John Stewart, with Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre and The Piano Lesson actor Stephan James as the top contenders for the role. Screen tests were held with both actors on Thursday, continuing into Friday.

Everything we know about the Green Lantern TV series

At the helm as showrunner and executive producer of LANTERNS is Chris Mundy, known for his work on HBO’s True Detective: Night Country and Ozark. Mundy is co-writing the series with Damon Lindelof, known for HBO’s Watchmen and The Leftovers, and Eisner Award winner Tom King, recognized for Mister Miracle and Supergirl. Both Lindelof and King will also serve as executive producers for the series.

According to the official logline, LANTERNS “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.”

The Green Lantern series Lanterns has a series order for HBO. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of the DC Universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!