Overview
- Lanterns is slated to premiere on HBO in 2026, starring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan in a murder investigation set in the American heartland.
- Showrunner Chris Mundy says the series is as much buddy‑cop drama as superhero story, thematically focused on when a veteran should step aside for the next generation.
- Mundy confirms the narrative spans different time periods, depicting the leads at multiple stages of their lives to deepen character study.
- John Stewart’s constructs are rooted in creativity that reflects his Marine sniper and architectural background, contrasted with Hal’s more blunt, kinetic approach.
- The creators say the characters remain true to the comics but the show will not adapt a single specific storyline, and Pierre notes he exited Marvel’s Blade after a creative shift.