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Exclusive: Rising young actor Cary Christopher will guest star in Lanterns, based on the Green Lantern DC comic.

The series, from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, follows new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid. Quite gifted for his age and effortlessly good at whatever he tries, he’s happiest when passing a football.

He joins the previously announced cast: Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly MacDonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Sherman Augustus, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jason Ritter, Nathan Fillion, Chris Coy, and Paul Ben-Victor.

HBO produces the eight-episode series Lanterns in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who serves as showrunner,...

James Gunn’s new DC Universe is rapidly taking shape, and while all eyes are on Superman as the launchpad for this ambitious reboot, Lanterns is quietly becoming just as crucial. The HBO Max original series is the first live-action show set in the rebooted Dcu and aims to reintroduce Green Lantern mythology in a grounded, serialized format. And now, straight out of San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Lanterns just dropped some new intel — but during Steve Weintraub's conversation with the star and showrunner of The Rookie.

Nathan Fillion is everywhere in the Dcu — literally. After debuting as Guy Gardner in Superman, he’ll pop up again in Peacemaker Season 2 and later take center stage in Lanterns, the mystery series that’s shaping up to be one of the most unique projects in Gunn’s slate. And if you think Green Lanterns can’t swear, you’re in for a surprise.

James Gunn has finally shared new details about the upcoming Green Lantern series, simply called Lanterns. In an interview on CBS Mornings, Gunn made it clear that this new DC show will mostly focus on John Stewart.

While fans will still see Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner in action, Gunn explained that the main story will center around Stewart’s journey. “It’s basically, you know, John Stewart’s story in a lot of ways. But it’s with those other characters,” Gunn said when talking about the future of the Dcu.

The show is based on the famous DC Comics heroes, Green Lanterns, and is being made by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television. It will follow both John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they work together to solve a murder on Earth.

This case will pull them into bigger mysteries that connect to the wider DC Universe. According to Warner Bros.,...

James Gunn has confirmed that the upcoming Lanterns TV series is mainly John Stewart’s story. Speaking during an interview on CBS Mornings, Gunn gave fans a clearer idea of what to expect from the new DC Universe shows.

He explained that all three well-known Green Lanterns – John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and Hal Jordan – will appear, but the story will mostly follow Stewart. Gunn said, “Then we go to Supergirl, and Lanterns, you know, next summer. It’s basically you know John Stewart’s story in a lot of ways. But it’s with those other characters.”

‘Lanterns’ is being produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television. According to official details, this will be the third TV show in the new DC Universe.

It will follow Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder on Earth. The mystery will reportedly pull them into even darker secrets.

The...

James Gunn’s plate is packed, but his next major move after Superman and Peacemaker Season 2 is already locked and loaded. The much-anticipated HBO series Lanterns, centered on DC’s iconic Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart, has officially wrapped production (via DC Film News). Yep, it’s real, and it’s coming in early 2026.

Developed under Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Studios regime, Lanterns is being touted as a gritty, True Detective-style crime drama set within the DC Universe. The murder mystery format isn’t just for flair – in fact, it’s central to the Dcu’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters slate and may even set up future events across the universe.

Helmed by Ozark showrunner Chris Mundy and backed by storytelling giants Tom King and Damon Lindelof, Lanterns is shaping up to be more than just a superhero show.

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There's a moment in the latest episode of The Last of Us, "Feel Her Love," where Ellie (Bella Ramsey) picks up a guitar in an empty theater, and plays a song that her father Joel taught her, before he died. It's a wistful moment of remembrance that left everyone on set “damp eyed," as director Stephen Williams told Variety.

At the end of the episode, things are very different. Ellie tracks down Nora, one of the group who came to Jackson earlier in the season and killed Joel. Nora didn't do the deed herself; that would be Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), whom Ellie is still looking for. But Nora was complicit, which is enough for Ellie. Her eyes dead and blank, Ellie takes a metal rod and brutally beats Nora as the episode ends.

“She just loses all sense of logic and rationality and just has this single focus,” Ramsey said...

Step away from the spores if you haven't watched "Feel Her Love," the fifth episode of season 2 of "The Last of Us." Major spoilers incoming!

Ever since Ellie — one of the protagonists of "The Last of Us" (who's played on the series by Bella Ramsey) — watched her father figure Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) get beaten to death by the vengeful Abby Johnson (Kaitlyn Dever) earlier in season 2 of "The Last of Us," she's been out for blood. Now, in "Feel Her Love," Ellie and her best friend turned girlfriend Dina (Isabela Merced) are in Seattle hunting Abby and her entire crew of "wolves" (meaning that they belong to the Washington Liberation Front). In fact, when she finds one of Abby's cohorts (Tati Gabrielle as the medic Nora), Ellie's thirst for revenge overtakes her to the point where even Craig Mazin, who co-developed and show-runs the series alongside "The Last of Us...

The post contains spoilers for The Last of Us

Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.

On Sunday’s episode of The Last of Us, Ellie (Bella Ramsey) took her first step toward getting revenge for Joel’s (Pedro Pascal) murder by killing Nora (Tati Gabrielle), one of the Wlf members who participated in Joel’s slaughter.

In the brisk, action-forward episode from director Stephen Williams, Ellie separates herself from Dina (Isabela Merced) and the newly arrived Jesse (Young Mazino) after Dina is injured during a skirmish with the Seraphites. Rather than seek alternative shelter with her friends, Ellie heads to the Seattle hospital, hoping to find Nora. When Ellie confronts her prey, rather than Nora begging for mercy or expressing remorse, she doubles down on her choice, saying Joel deserved to die at the hands of Abby. A brief chase ensues before Ellie and...

James Gunn’s Dcu is poised to change and transform the way audiences view the characters attached to the brand. Gunn's remake begins with the release of Superman, which is only a few months away. But beyond the return of the Man of Steel, the universe has already begun to revamp itself, with the Max original series, Lanterns, in the works. No major hiccups have hampered the long-awaited Green Lantern series from HBO, which is currently in production. It is the first live-action series set in Gunn's rebooted Dcu, bringing together Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler, on board as Hal Jordan, alongside Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre, who steps into the role of John Stewart. Now, there is an update regarding the series.

Lanterns also stars Jason Ritter, who is set to play Billy Macon. Ritter offered an update on production for the HBO series in an interview with Forbes.

HBO's long-awaited Green Lantern series is currently in production, and it seems filming is moving forward smoothly without any major hiccups. Lanterns, which stars Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler, is the first live-action series set in James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe, which debuts on the big screen this summer with Superman. The True Detective-inspired show follows two Green Lanterns investigating a murder mystery in America's heartland, which could have major repercussions for the rest of the Dcu.

During an interview with Forbes, Jason Ritter, who plays Billy Macon in Lanterns, revealed the current production status for the upcoming HBO series. He confirmed that Lanterns was halfway through filming its first season, with four episodes completed thus far. Additionally, he reveals that it is a "really well-written, really fun show," the latter of which is in contrast to how the grounded sci-fi drama has been described thus far. Ritter's...

The upcoming Lanternstelevision series has received an unexpected casting addition. Paul-Ben Victorhas joined the project that will bring the iconic DC heroes to life on the small screen. The Wire star will portray Antaan, an alien determined to get revenge and expose the truth regarding the enemies of his planet and his people. While it has been established that the character will have a purpose, more details regarding his motivations remain under wraps. Audiences will have to wait until Lanterns premieres on HBO to learn more about Antaan and what actually happened for him to be filled with hatred in his heart.

Lanterns will follow Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) as they are sent to Earth in order to uncover a dangerous conspiracy. Hal Jordan will be treated as a veteran after serving as a Green Lantern over the course of many years. He will be forced to work alongside Stewart,...

Exclusive: Paul Ben-Victor (Nobody Wants This) is set for a key recurring role opposite Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre in HBO’s upcoming drama series Lanterns, based on the Green Lantern DC comic.

The series, from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Ben-Victor willl play Antaan, an extraterrestrial devoted to exposing the truth and exacting vengeance against those who wronged his people. Consumed by a deep and unrelenting hatred for the law, he is determined to deliver justice on his own terms.

In addition to Pierre and Chandler, Ben-Victor joins previously announced cast Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan and Ulrich Thomsen. Jasmine Cephas Jones, Sherman Augustus, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jason Ritter, Nathan Fillion and Chris Coy recur.

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HBO's Lanterns series is still ever-expanding after recently adding Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner into the fold. Per Deadline, Lawman: Bass Reeves star Chris Coy is now the latest addition to the upcoming Green Lantern drama series in a guest-starring role. He's set to embody a mysterious new character by the name of Waylon Sanders, described as "an intelligent survivor or a nervous truck driver." If that wasn't confusing enough, his real name and age remain an enigma, and he's said to be "unbound by the laws of nature." It's unclear what role he'll play and whether he'll be a friend or a foe to Lantern recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler).

Coy boards a group that has grown significantly in recent weeks, with Kelly MacDonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Sherman Augustus, J. Alphonse Nicholson, and Jason Ritter among those on board thus far.

Exclusive: Chris Coy has joined the cast of HBO’s upcoming drama series Lanterns, based on the Green Lantern DC comic.

In a guest starring role, Coy will play the new character of ‘Waylon Sanders,’ an intelligent survivor or a nervous truck driver. Age and real name unknown, he’s unbound by the laws of nature.

He joins the previously announced cast: Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly MacDonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Sherman Augustus, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jason Ritter and Nathan Fillion.

The series, from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

HBO produces the eight-episode series Lanterns in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who serves as showrunner,...

HBO’s upcoming DC series “Lanterns” has added Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, one of multiple Green Lanterns in the cast.

This will be far from Fillion’s first time playing a Lantern. He debuted as one of DC’s green heroes in the 2011 animated film “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights.” In it, he was the voice actor for Hal Jordan, one of many members of the Green Lantern Corps. He played the role again in 2012’s “Justice League: Doom,” 2013’s “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox,” 2015’s “Justice League: Throne of Atlantis,” 2018’s “The Death of Superman” and 2019’s “Reign of the Supermen.” Each of the animated films was a straight-to-dvd release.

In 2023, he was cast as a Green Lantern in James Gunn’s live-action film “Superman,” but as Gardner instead of Jordan. The film opens in theaters via Warner Bros. this July.

“Lanterns” stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart.

Nathan Fillion has joined Lanterns, HBO’s upcoming drama series based on the Green Lantern DC comic. Deadline has been tracking his casting as Guy Gardner since October.

Fillion first voiced the Green Lantern character Hal Jordan in Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011) and again a year later in Justice League: Doom, followed by Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox in 2013, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis two years later, The Death of Superman in 2018 and Reign of the Supermen in 2019. He will bring Guy Gardner to life in James Gunn’s feature film Superman, which hits theaters this summer.

He joins previously announced cast Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Ulrich Thomsen.

The series, from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they...

Exclusive: Jasmine Cephas Jones has joined the cast of Lanterns, HBO’s upcoming drama series based on the Green Lantern DC comic. She joins the previously announced cast: Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly MacDonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan and Ulrich Thomsen.

The series, from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

In a key guest-starring role, Cephas Jones plays ‘Young Bernadette,’ Stewart’s resilient mother and forever the family fixer. She is a perceptive, big-picture thinker who demands excellence from herself and her family.

HBO produces the eight-episode series Lanterns in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who serves as showrunner, Lindelof, and King co-wrote and executive produced. James Hawes directed and executive produced, with Stephen Williams,...

Gather around game fans and show lovers, HBO’s acclaimed drama series The Last of Us is returning for round two! After Season 1 ended with Pedro Pascal’s Joel rescuing his foster daughter Ellie (Bella Ramsey), at a terrible cost, things got intense. After all, it set the stage for an emotional betrayal where Joel will have to address why Ellie was in danger, to begin with.

After HBO’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece left us sobbing, screaming, and developing trust issues in Season 1, we’re sure that Season 2 is gearing up to break our hearts all over again. So, whether you’re here for Pedro Pascal’s dad energy or Bella Ramsey’s unmatched sass, buckle up to unravel everything we know so far about the upcoming installment.

The Last of Us Season 2 release date

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The cast of HBO's Lanterns continues to grow. The newest addition to the DC Universe is reportedly Matlock actor Jason Ritter.

The Lanterns casting was reported by trusted insider Jeff Sneider in his TheInSneider newsletter. Ritter will reportedly play Kelly Macdonald's husband in the Dcu drama series, which is currently in production. Macdonald was cast back in October 2024 as Sheriff Kerry, "a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town. Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface." Ritter's reported casting comes less than a week after And Just Like That... star Nicole Ari Parker was tapped to play John Stewart's mother, Bernadette.

The son of actors John Ritter and Nancy Morgan, Ritter is primarily known for his television work, appearing in series such as Joan of Arcadia, Parenthood, Gravity Falls, Another Period,...

HBO’s Lanterns is adding to its cast again, signing Jason Ritter for a recurring role.

Ritter will play a character named Billy Macon in the series based on DC’s Green Lantern. Billy is described as “a good-looking charmer who does his father’s bidding. Capitalizing on his family’s reputation, he clings to his small-town ego and has everything to lose.“

Billy’s father, William Macon, is being played by Garret Dillahunt. William is a self-righteous and conspiracy-minded and ruthlessly ambitious man who hides his darker side behind a charming facade.

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre star in Lanterns, playing Green Lantern Corps members Hal Jordan and John Stewart. The intergalactic cops are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. The cast also includes Kelly Macdonald, Poorna Jagannathan and Ulrich Thomsen.

Lanterns, from Warner Bros. TV and DC Studios, began filming in late February.

The upcoming DC Studios series “Lanterns” has cast Jason Ritter in a recurring role.

Ritter joins a cast that also includes Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen. Per the official logline, the show follows “new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”

Ritter will play Billy Macon, described as “a good-looking charmer who does his father’s bidding. Capitalizing on his family’s reputation, he clings to his small-town ego and has everything to lose.”

Ritter currently appears in the CBS drama “Matlock” opposite Kathy Bates, which has been renewed for a second season. He is also set to appear in the upcoming second season of “Poker Face” at Peacock. He is known for his roles in shows like “Joan of Arcadia,...

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“The Last of Us” Season 2 is already breaking viewership records. The trailer for the next installment of HBO’s video game adaptation snagged 158 million views across platforms after just three days, swiftly claiming the spot as the most-watched trailer for any HBO and Max original within that time period.

The clip’s performance is also a milestone for the show itself, marking a 160% improvement from previous “Last of Us”-related trailers and teasers — a clear sign that audience interest is high for Season 2. Season 1 episodes previously averaged nearly 32 million U.S. cross platform viewers.

Season 2, which follows the events of the video game’s 2020 sequel “The Last of Us: Part II,” will see the effects of Joel’s (Pedro Pascal) Season 1 decision play out as he and Ellie (Bella Ramsey...

The long wait is almost over. “The Last of Us” Season 2 premieres on Max on April 13, 2025, and the brand new official trailer was released over the weekend. Watch it below.

Season 2 returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, with Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. New cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny.

Catherine O’Hara also guest stars in “The Last of Us” Season 2, alongside Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, the very same character he voiced in The Last of Us Part II video game.

The lineup of directors for Season 2 includes Mark Mylod (“Succession,” The Menu) alongside Nina Lopez-Corrado (Perry Mason), Stephen Williams (Watchmen) and Kate Herron (Loki). They join returning directors Peter Hoar, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.

HBO unveiled the trailer for “The Last of Us” Season 2 at SXSW on Saturday, offering the most extensive look at the new season of the acclaimed drama series yet.

Based on the Naughty Dog and PlayStation video game franchise of the same name, the latest installment of the HBO video game adaptation will follow the pair five years after the events of Season 1, where they have now settled down in Jackson, Wyoming.

Audiences will remember that Season 1 ended with Joel’s difficult decision to stop the Fireflies from performing surgery on Ellie, preventing the group from using her immunity to make a vaccine in the hopes of saving humanity from the Cordyceps virus that has transformed the world into a zombie-filled wasteland.

Season 2, which follows the events of the video game’s 2020 sequel “The Last of Us: Part II,” will see the effects of Joel’s decision play out as...

Fan-favorite character actor Joe Pantoliano is set to take on a key minor role in The Last of UsSeason 2.

Per Variety, Pantoliano will be making his The Last of Us debut as Eugene. In the video game, Eugene is only ever mentioned when Ellie and Dina happen across his abandoned stash house and weed den. The Last of Us franchise co-creator Neil Druckmann said of the news, "I get excited when I see these opportunities. I'm like, 'Oh, I don't know Eugene that well!' The story we told [in teh game] was somewhat superficial." Druckmann added, "The way this character comes in really gets to the heart of Joel and Ellie and their relationship."

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With just over a month to go before “The Last of Us” Season 2 premieres on Max, and Variety reports today that six actors have joined the supporting cast of the upcoming season.

“The Last of Us” Season 2 premieres on Max on April 13, 2025.

Joe Pantoliano, Alanna Ubach, Ben Ahlers (“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”), Hettienne Park (“Hannibal”), Robert John Burke and Noah Lamanna (“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”) are set to appear in the second season.

Pantoliano will play Eugene, a minor character from video game The Last of Us Part II that’s being expanded for the series, which is an understatement in that Eugene is never glimpsed beyond a photograph in the game. “I get excited when I see these opportunities,” said Neil Druckmann, who is also the creative director of Part II. “I’m like, ‘Oh, I don’t know Eugene that well!’ The story we told [in the game] was somewhat superficial.

HBO’s “The Last of Us” is filling out its supporting cast for Season 2 with six actors, Variety has learned exclusively. They are Joe Pantoliano, Alanna Ubach (“Euphoria”), Ben Ahlers (“The Gilded Age”), Hettienne Park (“Hannibal”), Robert John Burke (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) and Noah Lamanna (“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”).

Pantoliano is playing Eugene, a small character from video game “The Last of Us Part II” that will be expanded on the show, similar to the Emmy-winning Bill and Frank stand-alone episode from Season 1. In the game, Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey on the show) and her friend Dina (Isabel Merced on the show), talk about Eugene when they stumble upon the lab he used to grow cannabis. In a recent interview for a Variety feature about the process of adapting “Part II” for the series, creators and executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann said that...

Aaron Pierre y Kyle Chandler encabezan el reparto. © Max

La esperada serie Linternas, basada en el mítico cómic Linterna Verde de DC, ha comenzado oficialmente su rodaje y HBO ha publicado un primer vistazo.

Linternas sigue al nuevo recluta John Stewart y al legendario Linterna Hal Jordan, dos policías intergalácticos que se ven envueltos en un oscuro misterio terrestre mientras investigan un asesinato en el corazón de Estados Unidos.

La serie está protagonizada por Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler (De vuelta a la acción), Kelly Macdonald (No es país para viejos), Garret Dillahunt (12 años de esclavitud), Poorna Jagannathan (Wolfs) y Ulrich Thomsen (Celebración).

Y ojo al equipo creativo: el piloto está coescrito por Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (Perdidos) y Tom King (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow), con los dos primeros episodios dirigidos por James Hawes (Slow Horses) y Stephen Williams (Watchmen), junto a Geeta Vasant Patel (La casa del dragón) y Alik Sakharov (Materia oscura).

Mundy,...

James Gunn is preparing to launch his new DC Cinematic Universe, with Superman kicking things off in July. Sometime after that, we're get a show about the intergalactic police corps the Green Lanterns. The title of the show? Lanterns. It's about superheroes, not lighting.

Although word is that the show will be less about green-lad aliens flying through the air and more of a grounded drama where the two main characters just happen to have powers. Comparisons to True Detective, another HBO show, have been made. “From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich world building – that balances tension and mystery with honest, authentic emotion," showrunner Chris Mundy said in a statement. "The goal is to create something that feels timeless and grounded without sacrificing the magic of the source material.”

Lanterns will center around a pair of famous...

First photo from ‘Lanterns’ starring Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler (Photo by John P. Johnson/HBO)

HBO announced production’s gotten underway on Lanterns, based on the popular DC Comics property Green Lantern. Filming is taking place on the Warner Bros lot in Burbank.

“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,” reads HBO’s synopsis. Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) stars as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler (Godzilla vs. Kong) plays Hal Jordan.

The comic book-inspired series also stars Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen. Chris Mundy serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer.

“From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich world building – that balances tension and mystery with honest, authentic emotion,” said Mundy.

Gold Derby's top news stories for Feb. 27, 2025. Zendaya to star in Shrek 5 as Shrek’s daughter

Zendaya will lend her voice to the latest Shrek movie, playing the green ogre's yet-to-named daughter, per The Hollywood Reporter. The Emmy-winning superstar will join Mikey Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy, who are set to reprise their roles as Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey, respectively. Universal and DreamWorks Animation have set a release date for Dec. 23, 2026.

This is the fifth installment from the Shrek franchise. The original film became the first Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature in 2001 and grossed $488 million worldwide. Three sequels followed, along with two Puss in Boots spinoffs, propelling the franchise to global box office of more than $4 billion. It's the second-highest grossing animated franchise after Despicable Me.

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HBO’s Lanterns has started production and released a first look at its two stars in character — though not in Green Lantern Corps regalia.

The first photo of stars Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler shows the two in regular clothing walking down an empty road. That’s in keeping with the description of the show, based on the long-running DC Comics characters, as following “new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.” The show, from creators Chris Mundy, Tom King and Damon Lindelof, has also been described as having a True Detective vibe.

There is one hint in the first photo that Pierre and Chandler are part of a superhero story — the Green Lantern Corps ring on Hal Jordan’s finger.

“From the start, our driving force has been...

James Gunn has shared the first look photo of Lanterns, the DC Studios series starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre.

The HBO series comes from Ozark’s Chris Mundy, Watchmen‘s Damon Lindelof, and comic book writer Tom King.

Gunn took to social media to express his excitement over Lanterns officially going into production, calling the series “something really special.” In the image, Pierre and Chandler are seen walking down a curvy road and looking ready for action.

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HBO is producing the eight-episode Lanterns in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy will serve as showrunner, and Lindelof and King are co-writing and executive producing. James Hawes will direct the first two episodes and also executive produce.

“From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich...

We’ve been waiting to find out when “The Last of Us” Season 2 will premiere on Max and the announcement has finally been made in the form of character posters for the new season.

“The Last of Us” Season 2 premieres on Max on April 13, 2025.

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Season 2 returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. New cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny.

Catherine O’Hara also guest stars in “The Last of Us” Season 2, alongside Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, the very same character he voiced in The Last of Us Part II video game.

The lineup of directors for Season 2 includes Mark Mylod (“Succession,” The Menu) alongside...

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While much of Lost was planned since the pilot, the writers were not afraid to change course or wait to define specific mysteries. The importance of "Henry Gale" was one such audible. The producers liked Emerson's performance so much they decided to keep him in the series. Still, from the moment the character appeared on-screen, there were signs he was much more important to the story than he seemed.Ben Linus was one of Lost's most incredible characters, and the seeds for his nefarious journey,...

“The Last of Us” Season 2 is expected to arrive in April 2025. Ahead of the new season, an HBO executive has recently revealed just how long they expect the series to run.

The second season of HBO’s “The Last of Us “will only adapt part of The Last of Us Part II, with showrunner Craig Mazin having teased that the story may require a couple of seasons.

HBO executive Francesca Orsi gave Deadline an update on the series’ endgame. Orsi stated, “We don’t have a complete or final plan, but I think it’s looking like four seasons. I wouldn’t want to confirm that, but it’s looking like this season and then two more seasons after this, and we’re done.”

That supports Mazin’s recent statement: ” “I think it’s pretty likely that our story will extend past a Season 3. How far past? I can’t say.

During their Consumer Electronics Show (CES) presentation last night, Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann officially announced that The Last of Us season two will debut this coming April, exclusively on HBO and streaming on Max.

The second season will consist of seven episodes, and while we don't have an exact premiere date just yet, we'd imagine the series returns sometime in mid-April, in the same release window Game of Thrones used to occupy during its run.

Season two will pick up five years after the events of season one, which concluded with Joel (Pedro Pascal) going on a rampage to rescue an unconcious Ellie (Belly Ramsey) from the Fireflies and then, in an effort to protect her, covering up the truth by telling her that making a cure was impossible and that raiders had raided the facility and forced them to flee.

It would appear as though Ellie has seen...

HBO is once again narrowing down the release of the second season of “The Last of Us“, taking to X last night with a brief clip that reveals an April release of Season 2. Of course, HBO is playing coy, and not revealing the exact date of release.

Meanwhile, the new clip kicks off with Abby (played by Kaitlyn Dever), cautiously walking through the hospital that was featured in the first season. We’re then given a barrage of clips from Season 2, with a voiceover from Dever sharing some thoughts that fans of The Last of Us Part II will no doubt recognize.

The second season of HBO’s “The Last of Us“ will only adapt part of The Last of Us Part II, with showrunner Craig Mazin having teased that the story may require a couple of seasons.

Season 2 of “The Last of Us” will see returning cast members Pedro Pascal as Joel,...

HBO's zombie series The Last of Us was an instant hit when it premiered in 2023. In fact, it was so popular that HBO promptly renewed the show for a sophomore season after just three episodes had aired. Based on the beloved Naughty Dog video game franchise, The Last of Us chronicles the journey of Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and his unbreakable, profound bond with Ellie (Bella Ramsey). Beware Spoilers for the first season below!

In season 1, Joel was tasked with escorting Ellie — who appears immune to the zombie plague — across a post-apocalyptic United States to a group known as the Fireflies, who would use her immunity to develop a vaccine. However, when Joel arrives at the hospital, he learns that the process of developing a vaccine would ultimately kill Ellie. And so, while she's unconscious on the operating table, he goes on an emotionally fueled rampage and ends up saving her,...

New reports reveal plans for a third season of HBO's massively popular series The Last of Us, with filming dates and locations now released.

According to Production Bulletin, not only is the third season of The Last of Us already in the works, but it also reportedly has a production start scheduled for Summer 2025. This is particularly surprising since Season 2 of the series has yet to premiere, but it highlights HBO's confidence in the franchise. Season 2 of The Last of Us, starring Pedro Pascal, is currently set to premiere in Spring 2025. This could mean that production on Season 3 may begin shortly after the final episode of Season 2 airs on HBO next year.

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Filming for Season 3 of The Last of Us is reported to take place in Vancouver,...

The landscape of television has changed drastically in the 20 years since Lost debuted on ABC, especially when it comes to "genre" storytelling. One sign the series co-created by J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof was going to be something unique was the way it embraced elements of science fiction and fantasy. It makes sense that notable writers from the world of comic books joined the writers' room. One such scribe was Brian K. Vaughn. Along with him, comics legends Paul Dini and Jeph Loeb also wrote for the series. However, Brian K. Vaughn arrived after they left and was the only one to stay on for more than a single season.

Vaughn started as a story editor in Season 3, was a co-producer for Season 4 and a producer for Season 5. Before work on the final season began, Vaughn left Lost with cryptic statements offered as the reason why. Eventually, it became clear...

HBO’s hit horror series “The Last of Us“ returns for Season 2 next year, and Max has revealed new details that give us a better idea on when to expect the new season.

HBO and Max Content CEO and Chairman Casey Bloys announced during a 2025 programming slate presentation to journalists, via IGN, that “The Last of Us” season 2 will arrive in Spring 2025.

The announcement coincides with a video running down Max’s lineup in 2025, giving small glimpses of the upcoming season. It doesn’t reveal much, but it does highlight a rift between Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) over his choice to save her life at the end of season one. It also gives a first look at Catherine O’Hara, guest starring in “The Last of Us” Season 2 alongside Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, the very same character he voiced in The Last of Us Part II video game.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part II.

The most heartbreaking moments in The Last of Us season 2 will be in safe hands thanks to a brilliant director joining the show from a different Emmy-winning HBO drama series. The Last of Us season 1 was the brainchild of Neil Druckmann, the creator of the video game franchise, and Craig Mazin, the mastermind behind Chernobyl. Druckmann and Mazin co-wrote the entire season without the assistance of a writers room as a more or less straightforward adaptation of the first game, with a few minor tweaks along the way.

But as they begin to tackle the gargantuan nonlinear narrative of The Last of Us Part II in season 2 and beyond, theyve brought in some additional help. Theyve opened a writers room with Halley Gross, the co-writer and narrative lead of Part II (who understands these characters better than anyone besides Druckmann), and Bo Shim.

We had heard that Stephen Williams was in negotiations to direct the Lanterns pilot, but if this was accurate, talks evidently fell through.

THR is reporting that James Hawes has been tapped to helm the first two episodes of the upcoming Dcu series.

Hawes is a British director who has helmed several episodes of Apple TV+'s acclaimed Slow Horses. He has also worked on Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, Spike TV’s The Mist, The Alienist, AMC’s Snowpiercer, and Black Mirror.

He joins a creative team that includes Emmy Award-winning Lost and Watchmen creator Damon Lindelof, Ozark showrunner Chris Mundy and comic book writer Tom King. Justin Britt-Gibson, Breannah Gibson and Vanessa Baden Kelly are also said to be on board.

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.

A rumor that Josh Brolin was in talks to play Hal Jordan in the upcoming HBO Lanterns series did the rounds earlier this month, with the trades seemingly backing up the initial report when it was announced that Kyle Chandler had landed the part.

Brolin - who is no stranger to superhero roles having previously played Thanos, Cable and Jonah Hex - has now confirmed that he was in negotiations for the role. The Dune Part Two star declined to go into specifics, instead praising the man who will suit-up as the veteran ring-slinging hero in the Dcu series.

"You know what? Green Lantern didn't work out, but that's okay," Brolin told ComicBook.com when asked if he turned down the role because he was holding out for a better DC character. "It's working out. Who is it going to be, Kyle Chandler? I love him as an actor, I think he's wonderful,...

HBO’s hit horror series “The Last of Us” returns for Season 2 in 2025, and HBO has just released the first official teaser trailer in celebration of “The Last of Us Day” this morning.

Preview “The Last of Us” Season 2 below, which catches back up with Joel and Ellie after the harrowing events of the first season’s finale. And keep your eyes peeled for a first look at Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby, a character from the video game’s sequel who will factor heavily into Season 2. If you’ve played The Last of Us Part II, you know what we mean when we say that.

Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

Season 2 returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy,...

Earlier this week, the somewhat surprising news that Kyle Chandler is in talks to play veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan in the upcoming HBO Lanterns series broke, and we may now know one of the actors in contention to join him as the younger, inexperienced hero he takes under his wing.

According to Mttsh, Damson Idris (33) is one of five actors being looked at for the role of John Stewart.

Idris is an up-and-coming British actor, best-known for playing the lead in John Singleton's crime drama, Snowfall, which debuted on FX in 2017 and ended in 2023 after six seasons. He also played the co-lead in Netflix's 2021 sci-fi action film, Outside the Wire.

This isn't the first time we've heard Idris' name brought up in connection with the character, as comic book writer Tom King - who is working on the show - recently started following him and Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) on social media,...

Though his name was not mentioned along with the likes of Josh Brolin, Ewan McGregor, Matthew McConaughey and Chris Pine when the (rumored) contenders were revealed earlier this month, Kyle Chandler has reportedly landed the co-lead role in DC Studios' upcoming Lanterns series.

According to Deadline, Chandler is now in talks to play veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan, who will take new recruit John Stewart under his wing.

We also have some new plot details, as the story is said to focus on "John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland."

Casting is currently underway for a younger actor to play Stewart.

Stephen Williams is believed to be in talks to direct the pilot, with Lucy Tcherniak rumored to be in negotiations to helm an undisclosed number of episodes.

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Josh Brolin was reportedly offered the role of Hal Jordan in the upcoming Dcu Lanterns series, but we recently learned that he had passed. Follow-up reports claimed that Ewan McGregor, Matthew McConaughey, and Chris Pine were also in contention, with Pine expected to get the offer if Brolin declined.

There have been conflicting reports about Pine being in the mix, but he appears to be the most popular choice to take on the role of the ring-slinging hero. Pine has already played a DC Comics character, Steve Trevor, in the Wonder Woman movies, but most fans don't seem to mind since the Dceu is no more.

Now, artist 21xFour has shared some new fan-art of Pine as Jordan, and he certainly looks the part.

Stephen Williams is believed to be in talks to direct the pilot, with Lucy Tcherniak rumored to be in negotiations to helm an undisclosed number of episodes.

20 years ago, “Lost” premiered on ABC and made TV history.

The series premiere was already the most expensive TV pilot ever made, but from the moment Jack (Matthew Fox) opened his eye in the pilot created by Damon Lindelof, J.J. Abrams, and Jeffrey Lieber, nothing would ever be the same. Over the course of six seasons and 121 episodes, “Lost” earned Emmys and accolades, amassed a hugely dedicated and intrepid fanbase, and changed the television landscape.

A lot has changed in the two decades since that series premiere. For some, the show’s legacy was tarnished by later seasons and particularly the Season 6 finale (agree to disagree). More troublingly, writers and actors from the “Lost” heyday have spoken out about what they found to be a sexist, racist, and generally toxic work environment. Actor Harold Perrineau was actually speaking honestly about his experiences back when he was still a series regular,...