Lanterns: James Gunn Credits Tom King for "True Detective"-Like Series

Lanterns: James Gunn Addresses One of DCU Fan’s Biggest Concerns as TV Show Arrives

Photo Credit: HBO The HBO Max series Lanterns premiered on August 16, 2026. James Gunn reflected on one major concern regarding the TV show following its release. The 56-minute pilot episode introduced Kyle Chandler as the veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan. The story begins in 1996 and then jumps to 2016. Later in the episode, Jordan is discovered dead by John Stewart and town sheriff Kerry, played by Aaron Pierre and Kelly MacDonald, respectivel…

Lanterns: James Gunn Credits Tom King for "True Detective"-Like Series

During the official Lanterns podcast, James Gunn credits Tom King for bringing up the idea of a "True Detective"-like take on Green Lantern.