The DC Universe has officially found its Hal Jordan as DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn welcomes the official actor to the Lantern TV show. While Gunn’s DC Universe will bring multiple iconic DC heroes to the big screen, the world of television will also be crucial to Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters.” One of the most anticipated TV shows from the DC Universe is Live Action Lantern series, with Hal and John Stewart as the leading heroes.
After reports that he is nearing a deal to star in Lantern, Gunn has officially confirmed that Kyle Chandler will portray Hal in the HBO drama. Check out his full statement below:
Chandler’s confirmation as Hal isn’t the only big one Lantern News to come out this week, vi Aaron Pierre has officially been tapped to play John Stewart. Filming is reportedly set to begin in January 2025, while more characters are likely to be cast throughout the rest of 2024.
What James Gunn’s Kyle Chandler casting confirmation means for Lanterns
While reports about Chandler being cast as Hal for Lantern Emerged almost three weeks ago, Gunn has not said a word about it until now. Although Chandler’s casting came from reputable trades, It is crucial to remember that he was initially in talks for the role, meaning that a formal deal has not yet been locked down. As Gunn has said before, he doesn’t comment on casting reports until an actor is properly signed and on board for their targeted DC Studios project.
With Chandler now a lock for the Lantern TV show, along with Pierre as John Stewart, HBO has their leading men, meaning that They can now move forward with tapping their supporting cast members for the DC TV drama. What other characters will be featured in Lantern It remains to be seen, as there could be a combination of​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​a different from the original players and original players in the fold. But by having their two main cast members on board, Lantern continues to be on track, which can only be a good thing for DC Studios.
Our confirmation of James Gunn’s Kyle Chandler Lanterns
With an actor as talented as Chandler as the next live-action incarnation of Hal, it will be exciting to see what he brings to the table, as the movie world hasn’t had a chance to experience the hero since 2011. It will also be fun to see how Chandler and Pierre work together as the leads Lantern cast membersBring an iconic dynamic to life for the first time in live-action. Hopefully, more casting news for Lantern Will arrive in the coming weeks as they prepare for production to begin in 2025.
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