‘Lanterns’ Premiere Shocker: Stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and Show Creators Break Down That Time Jump and Cliffhanger
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 premiere of “Lanterns,” now streaming on HBO Max. What kind of superhero show has the guts to kill off its lead character in the first episode? Of course, just because Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) is found dead in the bleachers by John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and […]
The HBO series "Lanterns" premiered with a shocking twist, killing off lead character Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler, in the first episode. His body was found by fellow Green Lantern John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre.
Chandler and Pierre discussed taking on the iconic characters in a new adaptation. Chandler mentioned that he wasn't intimidated until someone warned him about potential backlash from fans. Pierre, on the other hand, admitted to having "100%" fear about taking on the role.
The two actors star as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, two of the most notable Green Lanterns in the DC Comics universe. This marks Chandler's first time in a superhero suit, despite his extensive career.
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