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People are loving the look of Hal Jordan and John Stewart in the first glimpse of the DCU Lanterns series.
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, James Gunn announced that the DCU Lanterns series was now officially in production. He shared a photo of Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart with the caption, “Excited that #Lanterns is now in production. DC Studios’ new show for HBO and Max, from creators Chris Mundy, [Damon Lindelof], & [Tom King], starring Kyle Chandler & [Aaron Pierre], is really something special.”
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What are people saying about Lanterns’ Hal Jordan and John Stewart?
In response, many DC fans shared their excitement for the series and praised Chandler and Pierre’s casting.
View some DC fans’ social media posts below:
WE’RE EATING GOOD. pic.twitter.com/ZfZk3vxSw1— Jordan Jones (@jordnjnes) February 27, 2025
They’re genuinely so handsome I can’t even concentrate— Chief Mackenzie Bock (@GothamChief) February 27, 2025
Aaron Pierre really is John Stewart man ?— Gabe (@CelticsGotNext) February 27, 2025
I’m glad this is a series, and the casting is perfect!— ??????? (@MasterOfAnthony) February 27, 2025
Kyle Chandler & Aaron Pierre already LOOK like they were born for these roles. Who else is loving this casting choice?— Tom Boyle (@tomlikestocode) February 27, 2025
THATS MY HAL JORDAN AND JOHN STEWART ???— sofiaaaa :)) (@sg1329) February 27, 2025
Excellent casting ??— Kenneth Macleod ??????? (@kennethmacleod) February 27, 2025
In addition to Chandler and Pierre, the cast of Lanterns includes Kelly Macdonald as Kerry, Garret Dillahunt as William Macon, Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe, and Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro.
“The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland,” the logline for Lanterns reads.
Pierre recently said of getting to play the DCU’s John Stewart when speaking on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, “DC gave me the call. I’m very grateful, very happy to be part of the team. This character is John Stewart. He’s part of the Green Lantern Corp. For me, this character has always radiated class. He’s always radiated charisma. Strength, identity. So I’m very happy to be bringing him to life in a live-action context.”
A premiere date for Lanterns has not yet been announced; however, it is expected to launch sometime in 2026. Gunn previously said the show will likely premiere sometime around the release of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. That movie currently has a June 26, 2026, release date from Warner Bros.
