You Can Watch the First 5 Minutes of HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Right Now

HBO has released the first five minutes of the upcoming DC Universe series "Lanterns," giving viewers a sneak peek at the show's premiere on Sunday night. Created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, "Lanterns" aims to expand the universe established by James Gunn's DC Universe and introduce audiences to the Green Lantern Corps.

The series begins in 1996, focusing on young adult John Stewart, portrayed by Aaron Pierre. Stewart stays up late to watch a TV interview with Hal Jordan, the first Green Lantern, played by Kyle Chandler. Jordan downplays his superhero status, insisting he is just an ordinary person. During the interview, Jordan shares his origin story, which includes his military past and the loss of his father at a young age.

Hal Jordan explains that the greatest fear a child can have is losing a parent, after which, as he puts it, "there is nothing to fear anymore." The clip then shows John Stewart Sr., played by Sherman Augustus, returning home to punish his son by engaging in a game of William Tell with his gun and an apple on his son's head. The father then asks his son the same question Jordan faced during his interview: "Are you afraid?"

John Stewart confidently replies, "No, sir," and doesn't flinch as his father shoots the apple off his head.

The series then fast-forwards 20 years to 2016, where adult John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre, is seen getting into a car with Hal Jordan. "Lanterns" promises to delve deeper into the lives of these two characters, and viewers can anticipate more character development as the show premieres on HBO and HBO Max.