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Meet the New Orange Lantern Who Threatens the DC Universe

TMB — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:29:54 +0000

New Orange Lantern Debuts in Green Lantern Corps Issue 16 The latest Green Lantern Corps comic introduces a brand new Orange Lantern. The story appears in Issue 16, written by Morgan Hampton and illustrated by Will Conrad, Juan José Ryp, and Matt Herms. In this issue the Manhunters clash with every Lantern Corps. The battle ...

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When Does the DCU Show Lanterns Release?

TMB — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000

James Gunn shared the news on social media that the new HBO series Lanterns will debut on August 16. He posted a short video clip and wrote that the show will arrive in just a few months. This announcement gives fans a clear date to mark on their calendars and builds excitement for the upcoming ...

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Lanterns Creator Apologizes After Fans React to DCU Name Joke

TMB — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:56:21 +0000

Damon Lindelof, one of the creators of the upcoming series Lanterns, made a joke about the DCU name change during a 2024 podcast. He said the show dropped the word green because “the green was stupid” and called the series simply Lanterns. The comment resurfaced when the Lanterns trailer launched and drew strong reactions from ...

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Aaron Pierre Joins Man of Tomorrow Bringing Green Lantern to Space

TMB — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:54:52 +0000

Aaron Pierre, known for his role in Rebel Ridge, has just been added to the cast of James Gunn’s upcoming Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow. Fans of the DC universe will notice that Pierre will portray the iconic Green Lantern John Stewart. This news was confirmed by The InSneider and The Hollywood Reporter. Pierre will ...

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Lanterns Trailer Reveals Green Lantern Legends in James Gunn’s DCU

TMB — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:47:41 +0000

The new Lanterns trailer drops a bold first look at the upcoming HBO Max series. It places Hal Jordan and John Stewart side by side as they train for the Green Lantern Corps. Hal, played by Kyle Chandler, pushes John, portrayed by Aaron Pierre, to master the power ring. Their dialogue feels tense but hopeful, ...

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Green Lantern Nearly Joined Michael Bay’s R Rated Lobo Film

TMB — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:35:19 +0000

Fans of DC comics were shocked when writer Jason Fuchs revealed that Green Lantern was set to appear in a cancelled Lobo movie. The project was meant to be violent, gritty and fully R rated. It would have blended Michael Bay style action with the wild tone of the space bounty hunter. Why the Film ...

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RUMOR: Green Lantern Series Delayed Until After Supergirl Spark New Fan Buzz

TMB — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:02:49 +0000

DC Studios has just confirmed that the highly anticipated Lanterns series will now debut after the Supergirl movie. Fans who expected an early 2026 launch will have to wait until mid 2026 or later. The shift changes the order of the DCU slate and raises fresh questions about the studio’s planning. What the New Timeline ...

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Aaron Pierre Reveals Why the Lanterns DC Series Feels So Relatable and Inspiring

TMB — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:07:53 +0000

Aaron Pierre just finished filming the new Lanterns DC series. He shares why fans should be excited. He says the show feels real because the heroes own their flaws. This honest tone makes the story inviting. The Green Lantern Corps as Everyday Heroes Pierre explains that the Green Lantern Corps are more than powerful beings. ...

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Aaron Pierre Reveals Lanterns Wrap and Teases Green Lantern Drama

TMB — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:32:54 +0000

Aaron Pierre tells fans that filming on HBO’s Lanterns has officially wrapped. In a recent Esquire profile he describes the shoot as massive and full of heart. He says the crew tackled a grand scale production and that the team hopes the final product makes every viewer proud. Pierre explains that his character, John Stewart, ...

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Why Josh Brolin Regrets Rejecting Avatar instead of Green Lantern

TMB — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:47:45 +0000

Josh Brolin, the actor behind Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently opened up about his decision to turn down the role of Hal Jordan in DC’s Green Lantern series, Lanterns. In a new interview, he reflected on the decision, comparing it to passing on Avatar, and shared which one was actually harder to pass ...

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James Gunn Unveils John Stewart as the Lead Green Lantern

TMB — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:04:18 +0000

John Stewart Takes the Lead in HBO Max Green Lanterns Series James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, confirmed that John Stewart, portrayed by Aaron Pierre, will be the protagonist in the upcoming Lanterns series. Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan and Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner will support John as the story unfolds. The Plot: Rookie Meets Veteran ...

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HBO’s “Lanterns” – Can Green Lantern Finally Get It Right?

Anthony Whyte — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:00:11 +0000

You know what they say: third time’s the charm! Josh Brolin passes on Green Lantern. After the infamous 2011 Green Lantern movie disaster (I mean, even Ryan Reynolds wants to forget it), HBO’s new Lanterns series aims to finally do Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and the Green Lantern Corps some justice. And this time, they’re ...

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