DC Studios’Lanternsseries will debut a new Hal Jordan in live-action, and the perfect actor for this iconic Green Lantern in the newDC Universemight have already been revealed, thanks to the much anticipated show’s inspiration. HBO seriesLanternswas confirmed to be in developmentby DC Studios co-CEO in January 2023, set to premiere as part of the DCU’s Chapter 1, titled “Gods and Monsters.” Not much is yet known aboutLanterns’cast or the mystery that Green Lantern Corps members Hal Jordan and John Stewart will investigate.
DC Studios' other co-CEO, Peter Safran, revealed toVarietyin 2023 that the mystery Hal Jordan and John Stewart will investigate will lead audiences into"the main story that [the DCU is] telling across [its] film and television.“This suggestsLanternswill be one of the most important installments in the DCU, which means thecasting of its titular Green Lantern Corps membersneeds to be spot on.While nothing has yet been confirmed, there has been speculation aboutLanterns’cast, and one possible choice could have hit the nail on the head.
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DCU Green Lantern Series Inspiration Makes 1 Casting Possibility A Perfect Choice
DC Studios Confirmed True Detective As The Inspiration Behind Lanterns
During his conversation withVariety, Peter Safran suggested thatLanternswould be"a huge HBO-quality event,“and noted that the series is"very much in the vein of ‘True Detective.'“Revealing anthology HBO crime drama seriesTrue Detectiveas the inspiration behindLanternssuggests that the series will detail a grounded and gritty investigation, rather than the space opera-style that some would gravitate towards for a Green Lantern story.True Detective’sfocus and cast changes with each season, but its original line-up could present a fantastic casting choice for theDCU’s Hal Jordan.
True Detectivepremiered in January 2014, and has currently run for four seasons, with a fifth in development. High-profile actors such as Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Mahershala Ali and Jodie Foster have starred in the anthology series.
In recent weeks, several iconic and older actors have been the subjects of speculation concerning Hal Jordan’s casting in the DCU.There is talk of DC Studios wanting to cast a more seasoned actor in the legendary role, as Jordan may act as something of a mentor to the younger John Stewart inLanterns. WhileJosh Brolin has been at the forefrontof these discussions, Ewan McGregor and Matthew McConaughey have also recently been teased as being in the running, and the latter, as the star ofTrue Detectiveseason 1, would be an inspired choice.
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The fact thatMatthew McConaughey may be in the running to play Hal Jordanin the DCU’sLanternsseries is fantastic, particularly since the series will be inspired byTrue Detective. McConaughey starred as Detective Rustin “Rusty” Cohle inTrue Detectiveseason 1, sohe may be the perfect casting choice to ensureLanternshas a similar style, grounded nature and heavy-hitting undertones that could make it the centerpiece of the DCU. Aside from his experience inTrue Detective, McConaughey is one of the greatest actors of his generation, so would be a huge get forLanterns.
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Matthew McConaughey delivers remarkable performances in any role he’s given, whether that be in projects ranging fromThe Wolf of Wall Street, The Lincoln Lawyer, Interstellar, Magic Mikeor, most recently,Deadpool & Wolverine, which saw him cameo as Cowboypool.His talent has earned him huge accolades, including Emmy nominations forTrue Detectiveand an Academy Award win for his role inDallas Buyers Club. McConaughey’s ability to inhabit action-heavy roles while delivering emotion and vulnerability would benefit Hal Jordan massively, so this could be the perfect casting choice.
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It’s very important that DC Studios gets the casting forLanternsright, as there has never been a good live-action adaptation of any Green Lantern-related character. Hal Jordan has only been imagined in live-action byRyan Reynolds in 2011’s reviledGreen Lanternmovie, while John Stewart was set to appear inZack Snyder’s Justice League, before the role was reworked for Martian Manhunter.Audiences have never seen the mythology and full range of abilities of the Green Lantern Corps explored on-screen, soLanternswill be a huge milestone for DC Studios.
This means that it’s crucial the casting for the series is perfect, andthe fact thatLanternswill be such a big deal for the DC Universe may attract some of the bigger stars. This includes Josh Brolin, Ewan McGregor and Matthew McConaughey, each of whom have seen huge success in their careers. Casting any of these actors, or someone of similar gravitas, experience and influence, would be a fantastic way to prove how importantLanternsis for the DCU. This would also ensure that a solid interpretation of theGreen Lanterns Corpsis finally brought to live-action, for once.
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Lanterns: John Stewart and Hal Jordan, intergalactic law enforcers, unite in this series to investigate a murder mystery set in the American heartland, intertwining their efforts in the defense of Earth.
