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Lanterns Showrunner Sets Buddy-Cop Tone and Multi‑Timeline Structure for HBO’s Green Lantern Series

Mundy frames a grounded murder investigation focused on succession within an original story faithful to the characters.

Overview

  • The series pairs veteran Hal Jordan with new recruit John Stewart to investigate a killing in the American heartland with a True Detective‑style, buddy‑cop dynamic.
  • Chris Mundy says the story unfolds across different time periods, showing the protagonists at multiple points in their lives while keeping their cores consistent.
  • He confirms the show will not adapt a single comic storyline, aiming instead for portrayals true to Hal and John within a new narrative.
  • Mundy details that John Stewart’s ring constructs draw on his Marine and architect background, shaping how his powers are visualized and used.
  • HBO is planning a 2026 premiere without a specific date, and interpretations that Hal could step aside are speculative despite the show’s stated theme of “replacement.”