Lanterns Nearly Brought In Members Of The Green Lantern Corps For One Major Scene
Lanterns almost went bigger with one major Green Lantern Corps scene, but the creative team decided the moment worked better another way.
When Lanterns was first announced, longtime DC Comics fans speculated which of the multicolored Lantern Corps would appear in the HBO drama. Co-creator Chris Mundy noted that the Red Lanterns, Star Sapphires, and other differently colored power ring users were not considered for the storyline. The drama centered on Hal Jordan and John Stewart, with plans to introduce additional Green Lantern reinforcements during a war zone scene in Rushville.
However, the idea was ultimately abandoned as it distracted from the main characters' focus. Ex-Lantern Sinestro and Green Lantern replacement Guy Gardner made appearances, but other ring-slingers like the "squirrel" Ch'pp and the living planet Mogo were only mentioned by name. The show's creators aimed to maintain a grounded narrative, keeping the story closer to Earth.
While a second season has not been confirmed, Mundy hinted at the show's continued focus on a grounded tone and hinted at potential extraterrestrial adventures if the story required it.
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