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The first Superman trailer offered fans a first glimpse of Nathan Fillion’s portrayal of Guy Gardner, bringing the Green Lantern Corps to the DC Universe. While Fillion’s character appears briefly in the trailer, DC fans are excited to see his take on the brash and outspoken Green Lantern. According to Variety, Fillion is expected to reprise the role in Lanterns, the upcoming HBO series that spotlights two of the Corps’ most iconic members, John Stewart and Hal Jordan.
Lanterns will star Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler as John Stewart and Hal Jordan, respectively. With Fillion joining the show, it appears the series will expand the Green Lantern mythology while adding Gardner’s fiery personality to the mix.
Fillion’s casting as Guy Gardner is part of Gunn’s effort to build a rich and interconnected DC Universe while allowing individual projects like Lanterns to explore distinct tones and themes. Fillion previously worked with Gunn on projects like The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy.
What to expect from the Green Lantern HBO series
Lanterns was one of the first projects announced under James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe slate. Gunn described the series as a grounded, Earth-based mystery similar to HBO’s True Detective, with Hal Jordan and John Stewart uncovering a “terrifying mystery” connected to the larger DC Universe. With Aaron Pierre set to portray John Stewart, Chandler’s Hal Jordan is expected to play a significant role as his mentor.
Production on Lanterns is slated to begin in early 2025, with anticipation steadily building for the show’s debut on HBO. As one of the key titles in the new DC Universe, Lanterns will mark a key step in reintroducing Green Lantern to audiences after the 2011 movie, with Chandler and Pierre leading the charge in bringing Hal Jordan and John Stewart to life.
Lanterns does not yet have a release date. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe.
