Poorna Jagannathan declares that the teleplay for the upcoming DCU collection Lanterns is “the most effective sci-fi script” she’s ever learn. Jagannathan was forged to hitch the eight-episode Inexperienced Lantern present again in November 2024, which has been favorably touted to be in the identical vein as True Detective. Jagannathan will painting the recurring character, Zoe, and the actress has now teased that manufacturing is about to begin earlier than the tip of January. Jagannathan stated in an interview whereas showing on the Sundance Movie Competition (per Collider):
“That is the primary script that I’ve learn that I perceive why there’s an NDA [non-disclosure agreement]. All the things is so insane. It’s the finest writing that I’ve ever learn. I don’t know something about sci-fi, and I don’t care really. However this script makes sci-fi seem to be my world. It makes it so accessible to me. I perceive all the things about this world although I don’t perceive this world. So, it’s the most effective sci-fi script I’ve ever learn. We begin Tuesday [Jan. 28]. We begin digicam testing Tuesday.”
Lanterns was initially introduced by DC Studios co-chair and co-CEO James Gunn as one of many titles among the many DC Universe’s upcoming Chapter 1 – Gods and Monsters. Whereas selling that opening slate of DCU movies and collection, Gunn stated, “It is a story about a few Inexperienced Lanterns, John Stewart and Hal Jordan, and we’ve got just a few different Lanterns peppered in there.” Might Jagannathan be portraying the fan-favorite GL Jessica Cruz from the comedian books? How about Jo Mullein?
Sector 2814 Will Want Each Accessible Inexperienced Lantern to Fight Sinestro
Lanterns is undoubtedly one of the intriguing initiatives attributable to drop in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU. If the comedian books are any indication, Sector 2814 (Earth) will want each accessible member of the Inexperienced Lantern Corps with the intention to defend it, because the yellow energy ring-wielding Sinestro has been confirmed as a villain showing on the collection. Again on January 24, the information broke that Ulrich Thomsen was forged to painting Sinestro, who’s described “as ruthless but undeniably charming” (per Deadline).
Within the supply materials, Sinestro first appeared in Inexperienced Lantern No. 7 (1961). The Korugarian is by far and away essentially the most intriguing GL villain due to his historical past with Earth’s most well-known Inexperienced Lantern, Hal Jordan. Sinestro was Jordan’s mentor after the Earthling was given the dying GL Abin Sur’s energy ring to take his place within the Corps. Sinestro’s rebellious nature, ambitions, and lust for energy in the end result in him giving up his inexperienced energy ring for a yellow one, courtesy of the Weaponers of Qward.
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For these not acquainted with energy rings, the colour yellow is the first weak spot of the Emerald Knights’ power supply. That makes the already harmful Sinestro much more menacing. So, casting Poorna Jagannathan as Jessica Cruz would drastically profit the collection. Plus, Cruz additionally sported a yellow energy ring throughout a time when she teamed up with the Sinestro Corps.
HBO’s Lanterns hasn’t acquired an official launch date but, however it’s anticipated to drop someday in 2026, which coincides with Supergirl: Girl of Tomorrow’s theatrical launch. Kyle Chandler is portraying Hal Jordan, whereas Aaron Pierre will play the Inexperienced Lantern Corps’ newest recruit, John Stewart. Garret Dillahunt and Kelly Macdonald additionally star.
Lanterns (DCU)
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HBO
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James Hawes
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Tom King, Chris Munday
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DC Universe