The release of perhaps the DCU's most exciting television offering to date is just around the corner, and as such, HBO is increasing promotional efforts for Lanterns.
Today, yet another bit of new footage has surfaced online.
Where previous clips have focused on Hal Jordan, this one shines the spotlight on John Stewart, who doesn't appreciate a local Rushville sheriff referring to him as Hal's sidekick.
Throughout decades of comics, Hal Jordan and John Stewart have represented two distinct approaches to willpower.
Whereas Hal is defined by instinct, swagger, and a dash of recklessness, John is more prone to take a more tactical and methodical approach to solving problems.
These differences definitely show up in their ring constructs, as Hal is more likely to make overpowered baseball bats and battering rams, while John has more intricate constructs that actually have a degree of functionality.
At times in the comics, this dynamic has been shown to manifest itself as Hal being a Lantern that can produce constructs in the blink of an eye, while John's constructs can withstand more damage.
Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. Fans will also see Nathan Fillion reprise his role as the abrasive Guy Gardner, connecting Lanterns to his appearance in Superman.
The stellar cast also includes Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, a pivotal character in the local mystery, while Ulrich Thomsen will portray the iconic rogue Sinestro, Hal Jordan's former mentor.
Other key cast members include Garret Dillahunt as the conspiracy-minded William Macon, Jason Ritter as his charming son Billy, and Nicole Ari Parker as John Stewart's mother, Bernadette.
Back in July 2025, the 8-episode HBO superhero drama wrapped filming are kicking off principal photography in February. The lengthy post-production time is another strong indicator that the series will eventually visit places other than Rushville, Nebraska.
The official synopsis for the series states that the plot centers on a seemingly isolated murder in the American heartland, specifically Nebraska. This local crime will draw the veteran Green Lantern Corps member Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and his new recruit, John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), into deeper, more sinister revelations.
Lanterns is set to premiere on HBOMax on August 16.
Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen) is on board as a co-creator of the HBO drama, putting him right at the center of the show’s creative direction. He’s joined by Chris Mundy (Hell on Wheels, Low Winter Sun) and Tom King.
Mundy serves as the showrunner for the production while King supplied the initial pitch. Lindelof wrote the pilot and is in charge of overall story development.