Why Billy Macon From Lanterns Looks So Familiar
Lanterns' Billy Macon has a familiar face, thanks to an acting career that spans live-action drama, comedy, animation and plenty more TV roles.
Billy Macon, a charismatic lawyer, stars in DC Universe's Lanterns. Fans of TV viewers should recognize him as the son of militia leader William Macon and husband of Sheriff Kerry Kane. In the Season 1 premiere, Billy represents Hal Jordan in a court case, becoming entangled with the main storyline. Jason Ritter, who plays Billy Macon, isn't a newcomer to the acting scene.
Ritter made his mark on CBS fantasy drama Joan of Arcadia, portraying Kevin Girardi throughout both seasons from 2003 to 2005. He then transitioned to CBS comedy The Class, starring in the single-season role of Ethan Haas. Ritter's acting career further expanded with his role as Sean Walker in NBC's 2010 sci-fi thriller The Event.
The animation fan will recall his voice work as Dipper Pines in Gravity Falls, a role he held from 2012 to 2016. Ritter's talent was also recognized with an Emmy nomination in 2012 for guest-starring in NBC's family drama Parenthood, appearing in all six seasons from 2010 to 2014. Recently, Ritter has been busy with various projects, including playing a lawyer in CBS series Matlock and voicing a villain in Netflix's Raising Dion.
Upcoming projects for Ritter include The Last of Us Season 3 as a Washington Liberation Front soldier named Hanley. With several series on his current slate, including Lanterns, Matlock, and The Last of Us, Ritter is a busy and booked TV actor. HBO Max subscribers can watch new episodes of Lanterns Season 1 on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.
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