At 60, Kyle Chandler looked at an ‘ageing-out superhero’ and saw himself
Kyle Chandler was hesitant about doing a superhero series. Then he read the first script for Lanterns , DC’s new HBO drama, and saw himself on the page. Within a day, he had said yes. “You’ve got an ageing-out superhero, and I’m kind of hitting my age right now. I know these things. I have these thoughts,” Chandler tells The National . “I’m 60 years old, 61 in September. I’ve got some girls who…
At 60, Kyle Chandler discovered himself in the role of an ageing-out superhero in DC's new HBO drama, Lanterns. He read the first script and instantly felt a connection with the character of Hal Jordan, a veteran member of the Green Lantern Corps. Chandler, who is 60 years old, appreciated the character's familiarity and relatability as he considered his own age and the demands of the role.
His co-star John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre, also found the character's humor and chemistry with Chandler to be a highlight of the show. Despite the challenges of his first read-through, Chandler found his footing through the character's wit and their improvisational dynamic. The show impressed both actors with its grounded approach to the superhero genre, allowing them to focus on the human aspects of their characters' relationships and performances.
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