Max has just presented the first official look at Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart in the Lanterns show from DC Studios. As the DCU steadily begins to release new content with releases like Creature Commandos in late 2024, it's exciting to see the pace pick up with news and previews of releases. Superman is set to be released worldwide in July 2025, and that movie will officially kick off the theatrical arm of the DCU, but with Max now revealing that Lanterns is also in production, the DCU is beginning to take shape.
In the image, both Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are wearing typical clothing rather than superhero attire, with Chandler looking decidedly more disheveled as Hal Jordan. Both men are seen walking along a quiet road in the middle of what appears to be a desert. The image does not provide much detail about what to expect from the show, but simply seeing both actors beginning to settle into their roles is an exciting milestone.
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn also shared the image on X, expressing his excitement for Lanterns and highlighting the production as "something really special." Gunn wrote: "Excited that #Lanterns is now in production. DC Studios’ new show for @HBO and Max, from creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, & @TomKingTK, starring Kyle Chandler & Aaron Pierre, is something really special."
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Max states clearly in the caption for the post that Lanterns is now in production. This development means that the series is one huge step closer to landing on the streamer, and adding another charming side to the larger DCU platform with a cast of eclectic characters. The image itself reveals very little, which is what makes it a great teaser for the series without divulging key details.
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There has already been confirmation that Nathan Fillion will appear in the series as the less popular Guy Gardner Green Lantern, and having already seen how his character will look in the trailer for Superman, that adds to the picture of what to expect when Lanterns is finally released. In combination with this image, it is beginning to establish a tone for the series, with both Chandler and Pierre looking very serious and somber.
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Lanterns is set to follow a group of these powerful heroes, and pick up the story at a point where Hal Jordan's character has been active for many years. In this instant, John Stewart is a younger, stronger, and more suitable candidate to take over from Jordan, but he has some things to learn before he can go it alone. The image sees these men walking together. Stewart is confident, and larger than life. Jordan is more weathered, but importantly, they are together. Walking side by side, ready to take on the next big challenge in Lanterns.
