{
  "id": 16494063,
  "title": "Why Josh Brolin Turned Down The Role Of Hal Jordan In HBO's Lanterns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/why-josh-brolin-turned-down-the-role-of-hal-jordan-in-hbos-lanterns",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T16:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2295620/why-josh-brolin-turned-down-hal-jordan-lanterns-hbo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Josh Brolin contemplated turning down the role of Hal Jordan in HBO's Lanterns due to its similarity to his previous sci-fi Western, Outer Range, which faced cancellation by Amazon after two seasons in 2024. Reflecting on the cancellation, Brolin expressed that the show's abrupt end was too swift for his liking. While acknowledging his admiration for the other actors involved in Lanterns, Brolin emphasized that his decision to decline the role was a personal choice and a part of his career trajectory. Despite not donning the Green Lantern Power Ring, Brolin remained open to future opportunities, hinting at his willingness to entertain other DC-related projects in the future.",
  "summary": "Josh Brolin once passed on the role of Hal Jordan in HBO's Lanterns, and the reason may have something to do with another project he loved. Here's what he said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Josh Brolin considered declining Hal Jordan role due to similarity to Outer Range.",
    "Outer Range canceled after two seasons in 2024, disappointing Brolin.",
    "Brolin open to future DC projects, no Green Lantern Power Ring."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}