Why Sinestro From Lanterns Looks So Familiar
The infamous Green Lantern villain Sinestro has arrived in the DCU - but who's the actor who plays him, and where have you seen him before?
In the latest season of HBO's Lanterns, iconic comic book villain Sinestro makes his debut - a former Green Lantern who was ousted after trying to stage a coup. The actor who portrays this menacing character is Danish Ulrich Thomsen, who has built a diverse career in film and television over the past three decades. Thomsen's most recognizable role may be that of Kai Proctor in Cinemax's crime drama Banshee, a dangerous businessman who provides a stark contrast to the show's protagonist Antony Starr.
He also appeared on The Blacklist from 2016, playing the antagonistic businessman Alexander Kirk, who frequently clashes with Raymond Reddington. Thomsen's breakout role came in 1998 with The Celebration, a dark comedy about a man who exposes his father's abusive behavior during his 60th birthday celebration. The film won the Jury Prize at Cannes that year, and Thomsen received acclaim for his nuanced performance.
He shared with Hikari Takano in 2014 that despite the film's chaotic production, he had a strong feeling it was going to be good upon completion. Other significant roles in Thomsen's filmography include appearances in The World Is Not Enough, The International, Flickering Lights, Brothers, Trom, and Small Town Killers.
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