Kelly Macdonald, known for her versatile roles in Boardwalk Empire and The Radleys, is set to star as Sheriff Kerry in HBO’s upcoming series Lanterns. She steps into the DC Universe as a dedicated sheriff who prioritizes her family and community above all else.
With a complex past that fuels her resilience, Sheriff Kerry becomes crucial as her town faces hidden dangers. Macdonald joins a cast featuring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan.
Lanterns follows these Green Lantern “space cops” who find themselves pulled into a dark and mysterious murder case on Earth, blending cosmic responsibility with earthly suspense. The series draws from iconic Green Lantern comics, with creative direction from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King.
Directed by James Hawes, who helms the first two episodes, the series promises a visually rich and tightly woven narrative. Produced by HBO, Warner Bros. Television,...
With a complex past that fuels her resilience, Sheriff Kerry becomes crucial as her town faces hidden dangers. Macdonald joins a cast featuring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan.
Lanterns follows these Green Lantern “space cops” who find themselves pulled into a dark and mysterious murder case on Earth, blending cosmic responsibility with earthly suspense. The series draws from iconic Green Lantern comics, with creative direction from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King.
Directed by James Hawes, who helms the first two episodes, the series promises a visually rich and tightly woven narrative. Produced by HBO, Warner Bros. Television,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Comic Basics
By Green Lantern’s light, no evil shall escape Kelly Macdonald’s sight as she joins DC’s Lanterns series. Known for her starring role as Margaret Thompson in Boardwalk Empire, Carla Jean Moss in No Country for Old Men, and the voice of Merida in Disney’s Brave, Macdonald joins the series to play Sheriff Kerry, a “no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town.” Hardened by a complicated past, Sheriff Kerry answers the call when her community’s secrets start bubbling to the surface. While not confirmed, Sheriff Kerry may be a love interest for Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan.
Chris Mundy (Ozark) will serve as showrunner and executive producer and will co-write the series alongside Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers) and Tom King (Supergirl), who will also executive produce. James Hawes, a prolific TV director best known for Black Mirror and Slow Horses, will helm the first two episodes.
Chris Mundy (Ozark) will serve as showrunner and executive producer and will co-write the series alongside Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers) and Tom King (Supergirl), who will also executive produce. James Hawes, a prolific TV director best known for Black Mirror and Slow Horses, will helm the first two episodes.
- 10/30/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Confirming a recent casting rumor, the trades are reporting that Kelly Macdonald has now officially signed on for a supporting role in HBO's Lanterns series.
We had heard that the Scottish actress - who has appeared in the likes of Trainspotting, No Country for Old Men and Boardwalk Empire - was up for the role of Hal Jordan's love-interest, which led to speculation that she might be playing Star Sapphire.
While her character is expected to become romantically involved with Jordan, she doesn't appear to be playing an established DC Comics hero or villain.
According to THR, Macdonald will play Sheriff Kerry, "a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town. Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface."
Macdonald joins Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) as Hal Jordan.
We had heard that the Scottish actress - who has appeared in the likes of Trainspotting, No Country for Old Men and Boardwalk Empire - was up for the role of Hal Jordan's love-interest, which led to speculation that she might be playing Star Sapphire.
While her character is expected to become romantically involved with Jordan, she doesn't appear to be playing an established DC Comics hero or villain.
According to THR, Macdonald will play Sheriff Kerry, "a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town. Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface."
Macdonald joins Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) as Hal Jordan.
- 10/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Having cast a pair of Green Lanterns, HBO’s Lanterns series is now rounding out its cast — starting with Kelly Macdonald (whose previous credits include Boardwalk Empire and Girl/Haji).
In early October, the DC Studios production tapped Friday Night Lights alum Kyle Chandler to play Hal Jordan, while onetime Krypton resident Aaron Pierre was cast as John Stewart.
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In early October, the DC Studios production tapped Friday Night Lights alum Kyle Chandler to play Hal Jordan, while onetime Krypton resident Aaron Pierre was cast as John Stewart.
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- 10/30/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Kelly Macdonald, celebrated for her diverse roles in shows like Boardwalk Empire and The Radleys, will now grace the screen as Sheriff Kerry in HBO’s new series, Lanterns.
She’s stepping into the DC Universe with this character, described as a steadfast woman who prioritizes her family and her town.
Her complex history has only fortified her determination, a trait that proves vital as the community confronts emerging secrets.
In Lanterns, Macdonald joins a cast that includes Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan.
The plot centers around these two space cops from the Green Lantern lore, who find themselves embroiled in a mysterious, dark murder case back on Earth.
This blend of cosmic duty and earthly intrigue promises a gripping adventure.
The series, rooted in the iconic ‘Green Lantern’ comics, benefits from the creative minds of Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King.
James Hawes...
She’s stepping into the DC Universe with this character, described as a steadfast woman who prioritizes her family and her town.
Her complex history has only fortified her determination, a trait that proves vital as the community confronts emerging secrets.
In Lanterns, Macdonald joins a cast that includes Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan.
The plot centers around these two space cops from the Green Lantern lore, who find themselves embroiled in a mysterious, dark murder case back on Earth.
This blend of cosmic duty and earthly intrigue promises a gripping adventure.
The series, rooted in the iconic ‘Green Lantern’ comics, benefits from the creative minds of Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King.
James Hawes...
- 10/30/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Kelly Macdonald, known for her work in Boardwalk Empire and No Country for Old Men, has joined the cast of HBO and DC Studios’ high-profile superhero crime series Lanterns.
Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are starring in the crime drama, which hails from Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (Watchmen, Lost) and Eisner Award-winning comic book writer Tom King. The trio are executive producing and writing, with Mundy showrunning what is planned as an eight-episode season.
Lanterns is said to have a gritty, True Detective vibe and follows Hal Jordan (Chandler), a legend amongst the space police force known as the Green Lanterns, as he reluctantly mentors Stewart (Pierre), a younger Green Lantern. The two intergalactic cops get drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Macdonald will play Sheriff Kerry, who per the character description is a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town.
Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are starring in the crime drama, which hails from Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (Watchmen, Lost) and Eisner Award-winning comic book writer Tom King. The trio are executive producing and writing, with Mundy showrunning what is planned as an eight-episode season.
Lanterns is said to have a gritty, True Detective vibe and follows Hal Jordan (Chandler), a legend amongst the space police force known as the Green Lanterns, as he reluctantly mentors Stewart (Pierre), a younger Green Lantern. The two intergalactic cops get drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Macdonald will play Sheriff Kerry, who per the character description is a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town.
- 10/30/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Boardwalk Empire alumna Kelly Macdonald is returning to HBO as a series regular opposite Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre in Lanterns, the network’s drama based on the Green Lantern DC comic.
The series from Ozark’s Chris Mundy, Watchmen‘s Damon Lindelof and comic book writer Tom King follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Macdonald will play Sheriff Kerry, a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town. Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface.
The character is believed to be a potential love interest for Chandler’s Hal Jordan.
The eight-episode Lanterns is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who serves as showrunner,...
The series from Ozark’s Chris Mundy, Watchmen‘s Damon Lindelof and comic book writer Tom King follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Macdonald will play Sheriff Kerry, a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town. Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface.
The character is believed to be a potential love interest for Chandler’s Hal Jordan.
The eight-episode Lanterns is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who serves as showrunner,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Recently, we learned that a planned Star Wars sequel that would follow Rey (Daisy Ridley) after the events of her trilogy was going through some changes behind the scenes: Steven Knight, best known as the creator of the Netflix show Peaky Blinders, was leaving as the movie's screenwriter. And this after celebrated writer Damon Lindelof was "asked to leave" the project a while back. Should we add this to the pile of Star Wars projects Disney has started up and then abandoned, alongside the never-made projects from the likes of Taika Waititi, Kevin Feige, Patty Jenkins, Rian Johnson and Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss?
Well, star Daisy Ridley is out here doing very light damage control; she was asked about the Rey movie while promoting her new film Magpie and took the opportunity to dispel some rumors, for instance the rumor that losing Knight means the...
Well, star Daisy Ridley is out here doing very light damage control; she was asked about the Rey movie while promoting her new film Magpie and took the opportunity to dispel some rumors, for instance the rumor that losing Knight means the...
- 10/29/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
Disney's handling of the Star Wars franchise is a bit of a mess right now. From cancelations to delays, it feels like Lucasfilm doesn't know what it's doing with the one surefire franchise.
Creative differences have led to multiple TV shows and movies getting scrapped or canceled. And now the latest movie impacted is the previously announced Star Wars film that was focused on Daisy Ridley's Rey Skywalker.
The movie hasn't been canceled, but it did hit a road bump this week with the departure of writer Steven Knight. The Peaky Blinders creator was tapped to write the movie following the departure of Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson who stepped away when their vision clashed with Kennedy's.
As of right now, the studio is in talks with other writers, but it's unclear how far along those talks are right now. Ultimately, what this does mean is that production on...
Creative differences have led to multiple TV shows and movies getting scrapped or canceled. And now the latest movie impacted is the previously announced Star Wars film that was focused on Daisy Ridley's Rey Skywalker.
The movie hasn't been canceled, but it did hit a road bump this week with the departure of writer Steven Knight. The Peaky Blinders creator was tapped to write the movie following the departure of Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson who stepped away when their vision clashed with Kennedy's.
As of right now, the studio is in talks with other writers, but it's unclear how far along those talks are right now. Ultimately, what this does mean is that production on...
- 10/26/2024
- by Matthew Liebl
- Along Main Street
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Hellbound is a South Korean dark fantasy horror thriller series directed by Yeon Sang-ho from a screenplay by Choi Gyu-seok. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Sang-ho, the Netflix series is set in a world where unearthly creatures appear and condemn people to hell. Soon after their appearance, religious groups begin forming on the ideology of divine justice. Hellbound stars Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong-min, Won Jin-ah, and Yang Ik-june. So, if you loved the dark fantasy elements, intensely thrilling story, and compelling characters in Hellbound here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Sweet Home (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Sweet Home is a South Korean apocalyptic action horror series written by Hong So-ri, Kim Hyung-min, and Park So-jung. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan,...
Hellbound is a South Korean dark fantasy horror thriller series directed by Yeon Sang-ho from a screenplay by Choi Gyu-seok. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Sang-ho, the Netflix series is set in a world where unearthly creatures appear and condemn people to hell. Soon after their appearance, religious groups begin forming on the ideology of divine justice. Hellbound stars Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong-min, Won Jin-ah, and Yang Ik-june. So, if you loved the dark fantasy elements, intensely thrilling story, and compelling characters in Hellbound here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Sweet Home (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Sweet Home is a South Korean apocalyptic action horror series written by Hong So-ri, Kim Hyung-min, and Park So-jung. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan,...
- 10/26/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Well, this is getting frustrating now, isn’t it?
Once again, the upcoming Rey Skywalker film has lost its writer. As reported by Variety, writer Steven Knight has left the project that will be headed by Daisy Ridley and directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Variety was very clear in their article that Obaid-Chinoy was still part of the film and isn't going anywhere.
This isn't the first time that the movie set after the events of The Rise of Skywalker has run into bumps in the road. Variety notes that Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were the original writers that Steven Knight replaced to begin with.
While the project hasn't begun filming and projects going through creators like this is completely normal, it's not a great look for Star Wars. It's tiring to see so many projects get announced, go through trouble, and either get delayed or dropped. Again, this is normal for a normal film.
Once again, the upcoming Rey Skywalker film has lost its writer. As reported by Variety, writer Steven Knight has left the project that will be headed by Daisy Ridley and directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Variety was very clear in their article that Obaid-Chinoy was still part of the film and isn't going anywhere.
This isn't the first time that the movie set after the events of The Rise of Skywalker has run into bumps in the road. Variety notes that Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were the original writers that Steven Knight replaced to begin with.
While the project hasn't begun filming and projects going through creators like this is completely normal, it's not a great look for Star Wars. It's tiring to see so many projects get announced, go through trouble, and either get delayed or dropped. Again, this is normal for a normal film.
- 10/25/2024
- by Hope Mullinax
- https://dorksideoftheforce.com/
Kathleen Kennedy's time in charge of Lucasfilm has been dominated by creative differences and movies and TV shows which have been announced but failed to ever actually reach the screen.
As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) is the latest writer to depart the Rey movie first announced at last April's Star Wars Celebration. Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were originally tapped to develop The Rise of Skywalker follow-up, only for Knight to step in when their vision clashed with Kennedy's.
It looked like Knight might be the one to get this story about Rey, now a Jedi Master looking to create a new Jedi Order while attempting to combat the dark forces that rise up to stop her, across the finish line. Apparently not.
The studio is now in talks with other writers but this should mean production won't start until deep into 2025.
The...
As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) is the latest writer to depart the Rey movie first announced at last April's Star Wars Celebration. Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were originally tapped to develop The Rise of Skywalker follow-up, only for Knight to step in when their vision clashed with Kennedy's.
It looked like Knight might be the one to get this story about Rey, now a Jedi Master looking to create a new Jedi Order while attempting to combat the dark forces that rise up to stop her, across the finish line. Apparently not.
The studio is now in talks with other writers but this should mean production won't start until deep into 2025.
The...
- 10/25/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Another new “Star Wars” project has collided with some space debris.
Writer Steven Knight, whose “Maria” looks to be a major contender this awards season, is no longer writing the new “Star Wars” movie that would be centered around Rey (Daisy Ridley) and set after the events of 2019’s much maligned “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Still, we were assured that the film is still very much in development.
Knight joined the project in 2023, replacing screenwriters Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. The story is rumored to focus on Rey’s attempts at starting a new Jedi Academy. (Lindelof and Britt-Gibson’s supposedly featured Rey as a 60-year-old woman.) At the time that Lindelof and Britt-Gibson were replaced, filming was intended to begin in early 2024.
That did not happen. Instead, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” a feature-film version of the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” began filming in 2024, for release in the...
Writer Steven Knight, whose “Maria” looks to be a major contender this awards season, is no longer writing the new “Star Wars” movie that would be centered around Rey (Daisy Ridley) and set after the events of 2019’s much maligned “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Still, we were assured that the film is still very much in development.
Knight joined the project in 2023, replacing screenwriters Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. The story is rumored to focus on Rey’s attempts at starting a new Jedi Academy. (Lindelof and Britt-Gibson’s supposedly featured Rey as a 60-year-old woman.) At the time that Lindelof and Britt-Gibson were replaced, filming was intended to begin in early 2024.
That did not happen. Instead, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” a feature-film version of the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” began filming in 2024, for release in the...
- 10/25/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Surely we can all admit that Daisy Ridley captured our hearts as Rey in the Star Wars movies she appeared in. In the wake of a potential new film that Disney+ will be working on, the 32-year-old actress has been making a few appearances here and there to spill some tea on her life and the upcoming project.
Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Credits: Lucasfilm
In her latest interview with Josh Horowitz, Ridley, who has also worked on incredible projects like Young Woman and the Sea and The Murder on the Orient Express, spoke about a small issue she had after filming her first Star Wars film.
Daisy Ridley felt miserable being away from her Star Wars co-stars after filming concluded Daisy Ridley at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International | Credits: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
We’ve all heard several...
Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Credits: Lucasfilm
In her latest interview with Josh Horowitz, Ridley, who has also worked on incredible projects like Young Woman and the Sea and The Murder on the Orient Express, spoke about a small issue she had after filming her first Star Wars film.
Daisy Ridley felt miserable being away from her Star Wars co-stars after filming concluded Daisy Ridley at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International | Credits: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
We’ve all heard several...
- 10/25/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
Good things come to those who wait, and when it comes to the future story of Daisy Ridley’s Rey following Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, it’s going to be awhile as the latest scribe, Steven Knight, has exited, Deadline has confirmed. The search for a new screenwriter is underway, according to sources.
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Disney+ series Ms. Marvel) is still attached to direct.
When Deadline spoke with Ridley at SXSW she was still waiting on a script. The actress said she knew “bits and bobs” about the new story; that it’s likely Rey, the granddaughter of the Emperor, doesn’t have any children in the next series, which focuses on her starting a Jedi Academy.
In regards to delays for the project, nothing is expected to impact the two Star Wars release dates on hold. Currently, there are untitled pics set for...
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Disney+ series Ms. Marvel) is still attached to direct.
When Deadline spoke with Ridley at SXSW she was still waiting on a script. The actress said she knew “bits and bobs” about the new story; that it’s likely Rey, the granddaughter of the Emperor, doesn’t have any children in the next series, which focuses on her starting a Jedi Academy.
In regards to delays for the project, nothing is expected to impact the two Star Wars release dates on hold. Currently, there are untitled pics set for...
- 10/25/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Puck News reports that Steven Knight, the prolific producer behind shows like Peaky Blinders, The Veil, A Thousand Blows and This Town, is no longer the screenwriter on an upcoming Star Wars movie about Rey, played by Daisy Ridley in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The movie will pick up with Rey's story sometime after the end of The Rise of Skywalker as she attempts to set up a new Jedi academy. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is still attached to direct.
Before Knight was brought on board, Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were writing the movie, but they were eventually cycled out. According to Variety, Disney is actively looking for new writers.
Whenever we hear news like this, we add it to the pile of reports about canceled Star Wars movies that have come up over the past several years. Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige was going to make a Star Wars movie,...
Before Knight was brought on board, Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were writing the movie, but they were eventually cycled out. According to Variety, Disney is actively looking for new writers.
Whenever we hear news like this, we add it to the pile of reports about canceled Star Wars movies that have come up over the past several years. Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige was going to make a Star Wars movie,...
- 10/25/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
In a surprise to no one, the Rey film, which disappeared after being pushed back for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” has hit yet another setback. This time, the new writer, who Lucasfilm and Kathleen Kennedy got to replace the other two writers they fired, has also left the film.
Steven Knight was brought in March 2023 to replace the original writers Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. Lindelof has said publically that he was asked to leave Star Wars.
This isn’t even the first time this has happened. Kathleen Kennedy has a trail of people who either quit or were fired for “creative differences.”
There is a list of 18 from 2022, which has increased since then! Some of the people removed include,
Michael Arndt, Gary Whitta, Gareth Edwards, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Colin Trevorrow, Josh Trank, Stephen Daldry, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, Stephen Schiff, J.D. Dillard and Matt Owens, Stuart Beattie,...
Steven Knight was brought in March 2023 to replace the original writers Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. Lindelof has said publically that he was asked to leave Star Wars.
This isn’t even the first time this has happened. Kathleen Kennedy has a trail of people who either quit or were fired for “creative differences.”
There is a list of 18 from 2022, which has increased since then! Some of the people removed include,
Michael Arndt, Gary Whitta, Gareth Edwards, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Colin Trevorrow, Josh Trank, Stephen Daldry, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, Stephen Schiff, J.D. Dillard and Matt Owens, Stuart Beattie,...
- 10/25/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Last year, it was reported that Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight was tapped to pen the screenplay for the untitled Rey-centric Star Wars movie with Ms. Marvel‘s Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy attached to direct. The new cinematic Star Wars installment is the same one that Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson originally penned before they departed. Knight is best known for creating Peaky Blinders, the period crime drama starring Cillian Murphy, but he is also known for his work on Eastern Promises, Dirty Pretty Things, Locke, Allied, Spencer, Taboo, See, Sas: Rogue Heroes, and more. It’s said that this new Star Wars movie will mark the franchise’s return to the big screen following the release of The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
Variety is now reporting that Steven Knight has also left the proposed Star Wars project for undisclosed reasons. This comes long after production was expected to kick off earlier...
Variety is now reporting that Steven Knight has also left the proposed Star Wars project for undisclosed reasons. This comes long after production was expected to kick off earlier...
- 10/25/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Another day, another Star Wars creative team shake-up. At this point it should be understood that those big Disney release timeline reveals at Comic-Con (or wherever else you get your nerd news) are mere suggestions of a possible future, like a tarot card reading. There is no Kang Dynasty, there is no Blade,...
- 10/25/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
We've felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. Or, in other words, we've got some less-than-great news on one of our most hotly anticipated new Star Wars movies. You know that new Rey movie with Daisy Ridley that was announced at Star Wars Celebration last year? The one being directed by Ms. Marvel's Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and written by Steven Knight? Well, according to Variety's reporting, Knight has cancelled his trip to a galaxy far, far away and won't be penning the picture after all.
Having previously replaced Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson on the project, which is set 15 years after the events of The Rise Of Skywalker, news of Knight's departure comes as production ramps up on the prolific writer's Peaky Blinders movie starring Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan. We've no word on the reason for Knight's exit,...
Having previously replaced Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson on the project, which is set 15 years after the events of The Rise Of Skywalker, news of Knight's departure comes as production ramps up on the prolific writer's Peaky Blinders movie starring Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan. We've no word on the reason for Knight's exit,...
- 10/25/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Steven Knight has officially exited his role as writer for the upcoming Star Wars: New Jedi Order, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and starring Daisy Ridley—a move that may come as a letdown to fans. The project has already seen multiple setbacks and prominent departures, sparking comparisons to the challenged Blade reboot.
Knight reportedly struggled with the script over the past year, producing four drafts without finalizing one. Continuous feedback from Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy necessitated ongoing revisions. According to Matt Belloni of Puck, Knight’s departure likely pushes the film’s release beyond its intended December 2026 date.
The Star Wars: New Jedi Order project, in development for two years, has already seen several writers, including Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson, depart over creative differences. Now, Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly reconsidering whether to move forward with this Rey-focused storyline, intended to showcase her efforts in leading a new generation of Jedi.
Knight reportedly struggled with the script over the past year, producing four drafts without finalizing one. Continuous feedback from Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy necessitated ongoing revisions. According to Matt Belloni of Puck, Knight’s departure likely pushes the film’s release beyond its intended December 2026 date.
The Star Wars: New Jedi Order project, in development for two years, has already seen several writers, including Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson, depart over creative differences. Now, Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly reconsidering whether to move forward with this Rey-focused storyline, intended to showcase her efforts in leading a new generation of Jedi.
- 10/25/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Comic Basics
There is another disturbance in the Force. Screenwriter Steven Knight has departed the “Star Wars” movie set to follow Daisy Ridley’s Rey after the events of 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
In March 2023, Variety exclusively reported that Knight had signed onto the project, replacing original screenwriters Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. Lucasfilm is actively talking with potential writers to take on the story, which has been said to chronicle Rey’s efforts to start a new Jedi Academy, but the delay likely means production won’t start until well into 2025 at least.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is still attached to direct the film, which would be her feature debut; she previously directed episodes of the Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” after twice winning the Oscar for best documentary short film. While discussing her latest documentary about designer Diane von Furstenberg, which premiered on Hulu in June, Obaid-Chinoy told Variety that...
In March 2023, Variety exclusively reported that Knight had signed onto the project, replacing original screenwriters Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. Lucasfilm is actively talking with potential writers to take on the story, which has been said to chronicle Rey’s efforts to start a new Jedi Academy, but the delay likely means production won’t start until well into 2025 at least.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is still attached to direct the film, which would be her feature debut; she previously directed episodes of the Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” after twice winning the Oscar for best documentary short film. While discussing her latest documentary about designer Diane von Furstenberg, which premiered on Hulu in June, Obaid-Chinoy told Variety that...
- 10/25/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
In a recent development that might disappoint Star Wars fans, Steven Knight has stepped down as the writer for the upcoming ‘Star Wars: New Jedi Order,’ directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and starring Daisy Ridley. This project has faced several setbacks and high-profile departures, drawing comparisons to the troubled ‘Blade’ reboot.
Previously, it was shared that Knight had been struggling with the script for over a year, despite not finalizing a draft. He produced four versions, yet continuous feedback from Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy meant revisions kept coming.
Now, as reported by Matt Belloni of Puck, Knight has officially left the project. This exit likely delays the film beyond its planned December 2026 release.
The film, under development for two years, had seen other writers like Damon Lindelof and Justin Brit-Gibson also leave due to creative clashes.
Disney and LucasFilm are reportedly reevaluating whether to proceed with this Rey-centric story, which...
Previously, it was shared that Knight had been struggling with the script for over a year, despite not finalizing a draft. He produced four versions, yet continuous feedback from Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy meant revisions kept coming.
Now, as reported by Matt Belloni of Puck, Knight has officially left the project. This exit likely delays the film beyond its planned December 2026 release.
The film, under development for two years, had seen other writers like Damon Lindelof and Justin Brit-Gibson also leave due to creative clashes.
Disney and LucasFilm are reportedly reevaluating whether to proceed with this Rey-centric story, which...
- 10/25/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
After a mix of successes and setbacks, Max’s Lanterns series is starting to take shape as a promising show that fans could genuinely enjoy. Although it’s set on Earth rather than in space—much to the disappointment of some fans—we’ve been promised a True Detective-style murder mystery, which sounds intriguing.
Hal Jordan and John Stewart will be the main characters, portrayed by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, respectively. The series is expected to help integrate the Green Lanterns into the broader Dcu lore in the future, with Guy Gardner also confirmed to be part of the Dcu.
What about other characters from the lore? We’ve reported on some Earth-based characters, including love interests for both Jordan and Stewart, but what about iconic figures like Parallax? Writer Tom King attended New York Comic-Con recently, and if you’re curious about his comments on Parallax, keep reading!
Hal Jordan and John Stewart will be the main characters, portrayed by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, respectively. The series is expected to help integrate the Green Lanterns into the broader Dcu lore in the future, with Guy Gardner also confirmed to be part of the Dcu.
What about other characters from the lore? We’ve reported on some Earth-based characters, including love interests for both Jordan and Stewart, but what about iconic figures like Parallax? Writer Tom King attended New York Comic-Con recently, and if you’re curious about his comments on Parallax, keep reading!
- 10/20/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
What Do We Know About the upcoming Dcu original series Lanterns? More thank you may think. The Max original series will be the first live-action project on television from James Gunn’s rebooted DC cinematic universe. With casting announcements, rumors, and more, we know a lot of what is to come. So, let’s jump in and discuss Lanterns.
We will see multiple Green Lanterns.
While we met several members of the Green Lantern Corps in the Ryan Reynolds-led feature film, this new series is intentionally plural, as we will meet more than just Hal Jordan. According to James Gunn, Lanterns will center on Jon Stewart, who briefly appeared in Zack Snyder’s Justice League in a non-speaking role. We also know that James Gunn’s longtime friend and collaborator Nathan Fillion is portraying Lanterns hero Guy Gardner in the upcoming Superman movie and will potentially appear.
Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan,...
We will see multiple Green Lanterns.
While we met several members of the Green Lantern Corps in the Ryan Reynolds-led feature film, this new series is intentionally plural, as we will meet more than just Hal Jordan. According to James Gunn, Lanterns will center on Jon Stewart, who briefly appeared in Zack Snyder’s Justice League in a non-speaking role. We also know that James Gunn’s longtime friend and collaborator Nathan Fillion is portraying Lanterns hero Guy Gardner in the upcoming Superman movie and will potentially appear.
Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan,...
- 10/20/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
After a series of hits and misfires, Max’s Lanterns series is slowly shaping up to become a very respectable show that the fans could actually like a lot. Despite the fact that it will be set on Earth and not in space – which disappointed a lot of fans – we have been promised a True Detective-style murder mystery, and that sounds very intriguing.
We know that both Hal Jordan and John Stewart will be the main characters, played by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, respectively. The story of the series will probably serve as a way of integrating the Green Lanterns into the larger Dcu lore later on in the future (we also know that Guy Gardner is present in the Dcu as well).
But, what about the other characters? We have reported on some Earth-based characters appearing in the series, including love interests for both Jordan and Stewart, but...
We know that both Hal Jordan and John Stewart will be the main characters, played by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, respectively. The story of the series will probably serve as a way of integrating the Green Lanterns into the larger Dcu lore later on in the future (we also know that Guy Gardner is present in the Dcu as well).
But, what about the other characters? We have reported on some Earth-based characters appearing in the series, including love interests for both Jordan and Stewart, but...
- 10/20/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The first trailer for Watchmen Chapter II has been released (via IGN) along with 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray cover art ahead of its debut on those platforms on November 26 and December 3, respectively.
The second half of this animated adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' iconic graphic novel sees its "outlawed superheroes grapple with their personal lives and each other while racing the clock to solve a deepening mystery connected to an impending nuclear war between the United States and Russia."
Brandon Vietti produced and directed Watchmen Chapter II from an adaptation by J. Michael Straczynski. Jim Krieg and Cindy Rago serve as producers and Gibbons acts as consulting producer. Sam Register, Larry Gordon and Lloyd Levin are executive producers.
The site has also shared the full voice cast.
Matthew Rhys Katee Sackhoff Titus Welliver Troy Baker Adrienne Barbeau Michael Cerveris Zehra Fazal Phil Fondacaro Grey Griffin John Marshall Jones...
The second half of this animated adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' iconic graphic novel sees its "outlawed superheroes grapple with their personal lives and each other while racing the clock to solve a deepening mystery connected to an impending nuclear war between the United States and Russia."
Brandon Vietti produced and directed Watchmen Chapter II from an adaptation by J. Michael Straczynski. Jim Krieg and Cindy Rago serve as producers and Gibbons acts as consulting producer. Sam Register, Larry Gordon and Lloyd Levin are executive producers.
The site has also shared the full voice cast.
Matthew Rhys Katee Sackhoff Titus Welliver Troy Baker Adrienne Barbeau Michael Cerveris Zehra Fazal Phil Fondacaro Grey Griffin John Marshall Jones...
- 10/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
"I'm terrified it's all connected and the worst is yet to come... And I can't do anything to stop it." Warner Bros has revealed the full trailer for the final half of the animated adaptation of the celebrated Watchmen graphic novel. Watchmen: Chapter 2 is set to debut in November. Back in 2009, Zack Snyder adapted the graphic novel into an epic 3 hour long movie. Which was extended into the "Ultimate Cut", including animated segments of "Tales of the Black Freighter" from the original book. There was also a Motion Comic version in 2009. Then came the "Watchmen" series on HBO in 2019, a re-invention from Damon Lindelof (which was terrific). Now, WB is adapting the entire book again once again. It's a direct from-page-to-screen retelling of this dark & complex story about a group of superheroes with too much power. Voices of Titus Welliver as Rorschach, Rick D. Wasserman as The Comedian, Katee Sackhoff as Silk Spectre II,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Atx TV Festival has announced the first round of events for the 2025 event, set to take place in Austin from May 29-June 1, including reunions of “The Leftovers” and “UnREAL” and a peek inside the world of Bill Lawrence.
On Monday, the festival announced “The Leftovers” will reunite during Season 14 with co-creators Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, director and executive producer Mimi Leder, and cast members Justin Theroux, Carrie Coon, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Ann Dowd and Kevin Carroll. Head of Max Original Programming Sarah Aubrey will moderate.
A+E Studios will present a retrospective for Lifetime hit “UnREAL,” featuring co-creator Sarah Gertrude Shapiro and cast members Shiri Appleby, Constance Zimmer, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Craig Bierko.
This year’s festival will also include Bill Lawrence returning for “Bill Lawrence & Friends,” a panel with collaborators from some of his current and past projects such as “Bad Monkey,” “Shrinking,” “Ted Lasso,” “Scrubs,” “Cougar Town” and more.
On Monday, the festival announced “The Leftovers” will reunite during Season 14 with co-creators Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, director and executive producer Mimi Leder, and cast members Justin Theroux, Carrie Coon, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Ann Dowd and Kevin Carroll. Head of Max Original Programming Sarah Aubrey will moderate.
A+E Studios will present a retrospective for Lifetime hit “UnREAL,” featuring co-creator Sarah Gertrude Shapiro and cast members Shiri Appleby, Constance Zimmer, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Craig Bierko.
This year’s festival will also include Bill Lawrence returning for “Bill Lawrence & Friends,” a panel with collaborators from some of his current and past projects such as “Bad Monkey,” “Shrinking,” “Ted Lasso,” “Scrubs,” “Cougar Town” and more.
- 10/15/2024
- by Andrés Buenahora
- Variety Film + TV
Get the cameras rolling, this is great stuff: The stars and co-creator of the savage reality TV satire UnREAL will reunite at next year’s Atx TV Festival for the show’s 10th anniversary.
Stars Shiri Appleby (Rachel), Constance Zimmer (Quinn), Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (Jay) and Craig Bierko (Chet) will join co-creator Sarah Gertrude Shapiro for a retrospective “to reflect on the show’s exploration of the dark side of reality TV, the complex antiheroes at its center, its most memorable character moments and one-liners, and how the show’s recent debut on Netflix has led to a resurgence with both original fans and new viewers,...
Stars Shiri Appleby (Rachel), Constance Zimmer (Quinn), Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (Jay) and Craig Bierko (Chet) will join co-creator Sarah Gertrude Shapiro for a retrospective “to reflect on the show’s exploration of the dark side of reality TV, the complex antiheroes at its center, its most memorable character moments and one-liners, and how the show’s recent debut on Netflix has led to a resurgence with both original fans and new viewers,...
- 10/15/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Evangeline Lilly rose to prominence with her role as Kate Austen in the ABC drama Lost. Lilly admitted several times that the role had changed her life and even defended the hated finale of the series, sharing that there was no one interpretation of the finale. However, filming the series was not always a memorable experience for the actress.
Evangeline Lilly in a still from Lost | Credits: ABC
During an all-revealing interview, Lilly opened up about her role and some of the tough times she faced on the set of the show. The Ant-Man actress shared that she was forced into doing a couple of partially naked scenes in the series, even after battling for control in those scenes.
Evangeline Lilly Revealed Her Challenging Times While Filming Lost Evangeline Lilly and Matthew Fox in a still from Lost | Credits: ABC
Evangeline Lilly‘s revelation that she found her Lost character...
Evangeline Lilly in a still from Lost | Credits: ABC
During an all-revealing interview, Lilly opened up about her role and some of the tough times she faced on the set of the show. The Ant-Man actress shared that she was forced into doing a couple of partially naked scenes in the series, even after battling for control in those scenes.
Evangeline Lilly Revealed Her Challenging Times While Filming Lost Evangeline Lilly and Matthew Fox in a still from Lost | Credits: ABC
Evangeline Lilly‘s revelation that she found her Lost character...
- 10/14/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
‘The Leftovers’ Reunion Set for 2025 Atx TV Festival with Carrie Coon and Justin Theroux — Exclusive
Finally, some happy news on Heroes Day: “The Leftovers” reunion is officially a go.
For its 2025 event, Atx TV Festival has announced plans to host the cast and creatives behind HBO’s acclaimed drama series. Co-creators Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta will be joined by director and executive producer Mimi Leder, along with cast members Justin Theroux, Carrie Coon, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Ann Dowd, and Kevin Carroll for a panel discussion led by moderator Sarah Aubrey, an executive producer on the series and the current head of Max Original Programming. Per the Atx release, the group will “reflect on the show’s emotional three-season journey, its most memorable moments, and enduring themes more than 10 years later.”
“The Leftovers” tracks the extended Garvey family three years after a global tragedy, when 2 percent of the world’s population vanished without a trace on October 14, 2011 (a date later commemorated as Heroes Day...
For its 2025 event, Atx TV Festival has announced plans to host the cast and creatives behind HBO’s acclaimed drama series. Co-creators Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta will be joined by director and executive producer Mimi Leder, along with cast members Justin Theroux, Carrie Coon, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Ann Dowd, and Kevin Carroll for a panel discussion led by moderator Sarah Aubrey, an executive producer on the series and the current head of Max Original Programming. Per the Atx release, the group will “reflect on the show’s emotional three-season journey, its most memorable moments, and enduring themes more than 10 years later.”
“The Leftovers” tracks the extended Garvey family three years after a global tragedy, when 2 percent of the world’s population vanished without a trace on October 14, 2011 (a date later commemorated as Heroes Day...
- 10/14/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
We recently got word that Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) had landed the role of John Stewart in the upcoming Dcu Lanterns series, with Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) officially confirmed to star as Hal Jordan around the same time.
Now, 21x4 has shared some impressive fan-art which may give us an idea of how Pierre and Chandler will look as the rookie ring-slinging hero and the Green Lantern Corps veteran who will become his reluctant mentor.
Pierre was always a fan-favorite pick to play Stewart, but we had heard that fellow frontrunner Stephan James (Babes) was the studio's top choice. We do know that Josh Brolin (and several other A-list actors if reports are to be believed) was offered the role of Jordan, and fans don't seem to have warmed to the idea of Chandler suiting-up as the character just yet.
Check out the artwork at the links below.
Aaron Pierre Is John Stewart.
Now, 21x4 has shared some impressive fan-art which may give us an idea of how Pierre and Chandler will look as the rookie ring-slinging hero and the Green Lantern Corps veteran who will become his reluctant mentor.
Pierre was always a fan-favorite pick to play Stewart, but we had heard that fellow frontrunner Stephan James (Babes) was the studio's top choice. We do know that Josh Brolin (and several other A-list actors if reports are to be believed) was offered the role of Jordan, and fans don't seem to have warmed to the idea of Chandler suiting-up as the character just yet.
Check out the artwork at the links below.
Aaron Pierre Is John Stewart.
- 10/14/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
There's a lot of reasons "Lost" was so successful, but a big one was Hugo "Hurley" Reyes (Jorge Garcia). He's one of the few survivors on the show who gets along with pretty much everyone; he doesn't have a mean bone in his body, except of course when Sawyer tries to make fun of his mental health. Hurley's a sweet and loyal friend, and he's funny in a way that rarely seems to boil down to an easy fat joke, which 2000s-era TV loved to indulge in.
Of course, Garcia doesn't always play a nice guy. Before "Lost" aired, he starred in a season 4 episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," playing a straight-man drug dealer for a nervous, awkward Larry David to bounce off of. Garcia's character here is still funny, but more because of how jaded and tired he is. He's only in the episode for one scene, but he makes a strong impression,...
Of course, Garcia doesn't always play a nice guy. Before "Lost" aired, he starred in a season 4 episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," playing a straight-man drug dealer for a nervous, awkward Larry David to bounce off of. Garcia's character here is still funny, but more because of how jaded and tired he is. He's only in the episode for one scene, but he makes a strong impression,...
- 10/12/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
It might seem like a crazy thing but… end credits are important. Not just to give proper and commendable credit to all the people involved but also story-wise. Lost showrunner Carlton Cuse found out about it the hard way.
Carlton Cuse is the creator of the iconic show Lost | Credits: ABC Studios
Before Game of Thrones became a pop culture phenomenon, Lost held the throne for a long time. Starting in 2004, the show followed the survivors of a plane crash left on a stranded island. The finale of the show, however, suffered a fate similar to Game of Thrones.
The End Credits of Lost Made The Series Lose Its Charm!
The show was known for its in-depth meanings and attention to detail. Many events from the show were theorized to be mythological tales and philosophical talks, and the show enjoyed the attention.
Lost became a pop culture phenomenon | Credits: ABC Studios
During the final season,...
Carlton Cuse is the creator of the iconic show Lost | Credits: ABC Studios
Before Game of Thrones became a pop culture phenomenon, Lost held the throne for a long time. Starting in 2004, the show followed the survivors of a plane crash left on a stranded island. The finale of the show, however, suffered a fate similar to Game of Thrones.
The End Credits of Lost Made The Series Lose Its Charm!
The show was known for its in-depth meanings and attention to detail. Many events from the show were theorized to be mythological tales and philosophical talks, and the show enjoyed the attention.
Lost became a pop culture phenomenon | Credits: ABC Studios
During the final season,...
- 10/12/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
HBO's The Penguin may be my favorite show currently on the air, which is a little surprising because it's a superhero spinoff TV show and I go in to those worried they're just going to be lazy cash grabs. But HBO is knocking it out of the park with The Penguin, proving that a superhero show can be as gripping as anything else on the network.
That's good news, because there are more shows based on DC Comics coming down the pike. To wit: showrunner Chris Mundy, best known for his work as the showrunner on Ozark, will also serve as showrunner on Lanterns, a show about the Green Lantern Corps. Basically, the Green Lanterns are space cops who protect the galaxy by using magic rings that allow them to manifest their thoughts in physical form. The show is said to be a mystery series with some elements pulled from True Detective,...
That's good news, because there are more shows based on DC Comics coming down the pike. To wit: showrunner Chris Mundy, best known for his work as the showrunner on Ozark, will also serve as showrunner on Lanterns, a show about the Green Lantern Corps. Basically, the Green Lanterns are space cops who protect the galaxy by using magic rings that allow them to manifest their thoughts in physical form. The show is said to be a mystery series with some elements pulled from True Detective,...
- 10/10/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
As James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe begins to get rolling, all sights are indeed on Superman. However, the Man of Steel isn't the only future Justice League member that is on his way to the franchise, as casting is well underway for the HBO and Max original DC series Lanterns, focusing on - you guessed it! - the Green Lanterns.
It was just recently revealed that Kyle Chandler will take on the role of veteran Lantern Hal Jordan in a story that will seemingly see him team with a younger Lantern named John Stewart. That's the name of one of the most recognizable DC heroes, and now we know who will be bringing him to life too.
As revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, actor Aaron Pierre has officially joined the ranks of the Dcu as John Stewart, the Green Lantern. The trade touched upon the casting process...
It was just recently revealed that Kyle Chandler will take on the role of veteran Lantern Hal Jordan in a story that will seemingly see him team with a younger Lantern named John Stewart. That's the name of one of the most recognizable DC heroes, and now we know who will be bringing him to life too.
As revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, actor Aaron Pierre has officially joined the ranks of the Dcu as John Stewart, the Green Lantern. The trade touched upon the casting process...
- 10/10/2024
- by Brendan Rooney
- Bam Smack Pow
Yesterday, DC Studios made it official: Lanterns will see Kyle Chandler play Hal Jordan, with Aaron Pierre taking on the role of John Stewart. We'd imagine the plan now is to start filling out the supporting cast for this Earthbound adventure featuring the two Green Lantern Corps members.
Kelly MacDonald is reportedly being eyed for one female lead role and Nexus Point News' @ApocHorseman has now shared a few additional details about the show's supposed love interests.
"As I reported yesterday, Hal's love interest is the town's sheriff Kerrie Kane," they reveal. "John does get into an affair with an older woman named Zoe. She’s a Native American woman and the only person of color in an all white town."
The scooper adds, "Zoe's married to a businessman named Dillon and he's described as one of the antagonists of the series. Not sure if any of these are codenames or not.
Kelly MacDonald is reportedly being eyed for one female lead role and Nexus Point News' @ApocHorseman has now shared a few additional details about the show's supposed love interests.
"As I reported yesterday, Hal's love interest is the town's sheriff Kerrie Kane," they reveal. "John does get into an affair with an older woman named Zoe. She’s a Native American woman and the only person of color in an all white town."
The scooper adds, "Zoe's married to a businessman named Dillon and he's described as one of the antagonists of the series. Not sure if any of these are codenames or not.
- 10/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Kyle Chandler to star in ‘Lanterns’ (Photo Courtesy of HBO)
Kyle Chandler has boarded HBO’s Lanterns and will star as Hal Jordan. The announcement comes hot on the heels of Aaron Pierre’s casting as John Stewart.
“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,” reads HBO’s synopsis.
Lanterns is based on the DC comic Green Lantern, with Chris Mundy, Emmy winner Damon Lindelof (Watchmen), and Eisner Award winner Tom King (Mister Miracle) writing the series. James Hawes is directing episodes one and two. Mundy, Lindelof, King, and Hawes are the executive producers.
Kyle Chandler’s credits include Slumberland, Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Super Pumped, The Midnight Sky, and Game Night. Chandler earned the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Emmy...
Kyle Chandler has boarded HBO’s Lanterns and will star as Hal Jordan. The announcement comes hot on the heels of Aaron Pierre’s casting as John Stewart.
“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,” reads HBO’s synopsis.
Lanterns is based on the DC comic Green Lantern, with Chris Mundy, Emmy winner Damon Lindelof (Watchmen), and Eisner Award winner Tom King (Mister Miracle) writing the series. James Hawes is directing episodes one and two. Mundy, Lindelof, King, and Hawes are the executive producers.
Kyle Chandler’s credits include Slumberland, Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Super Pumped, The Midnight Sky, and Game Night. Chandler earned the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Emmy...
- 10/10/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
HBO announced today that Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler have officially joined the cast of the upcoming DC series Lanterns. Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart and Kyle Chandler has been cast as Hal Jordan.
The anticipated 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.
Lanterns is an HBO series in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King will co-write the series based on the DC comic Green Lantern.
James Hawes directs the first two episodes. The series is executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, King, and Hawes.
Aaron Pierre currently stars as the lead in Jeremy Saulnier’s Rebel Ridge, which debuted on Netflix on September 6th and was the #1 title worldwide on the streaming service for three weeks in a row.
The anticipated 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.
Lanterns is an HBO series in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King will co-write the series based on the DC comic Green Lantern.
James Hawes directs the first two episodes. The series is executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, King, and Hawes.
Aaron Pierre currently stars as the lead in Jeremy Saulnier’s Rebel Ridge, which debuted on Netflix on September 6th and was the #1 title worldwide on the streaming service for three weeks in a row.
- 10/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Just last month, Kyle Chandler was in talks to star in HBO’s Lanterns, and now it’s official. Meet your new Hal Jordan!
The live-action Green Lantern series is said to have a True Detective vibe as it “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.” It was confirmed yesterday that Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) would also star as John Stewart. I’m excited about this one.
Chris Mundy (Ozark) will serve as showrunner and executive producer and will co-write the series alongside Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers) and Tom King (Supergirl), who will also executive produce. James Hawes, a prolific TV director best known for Black Mirror and Slow Horses, will helm the first two episodes.
Related Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre gets fitted for a power ring to...
The live-action Green Lantern series is said to have a True Detective vibe as it “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.” It was confirmed yesterday that Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) would also star as John Stewart. I’m excited about this one.
Chris Mundy (Ozark) will serve as showrunner and executive producer and will co-write the series alongside Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers) and Tom King (Supergirl), who will also executive produce. James Hawes, a prolific TV director best known for Black Mirror and Slow Horses, will helm the first two episodes.
Related Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre gets fitted for a power ring to...
- 10/9/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
It’s official: Emmy winner Kyle Chandler is set to star in Lanterns, HBO‘s high-profile series based on the Green Lantern DC comic. As Deadline reported exclusively last month, the Emmy winner had been in negotiations to play Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern character that was played by Ryan Reynolds in the 2011 movie. After a search, Aaron Pierre was just cast as the co-lead, John Stewart.
The series from Ozark’s Chris Mundy, Watchmen‘s Damon Lindelof and comic book writer Tom King follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
The eight-episode Lanterns is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who will serve as showrunner, Lindelof and King are co-writing and executive producing. James Hawes will direct the first...
The series from Ozark’s Chris Mundy, Watchmen‘s Damon Lindelof and comic book writer Tom King follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
The eight-episode Lanterns is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who will serve as showrunner, Lindelof and King are co-writing and executive producing. James Hawes will direct the first...
- 10/9/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Friday Night Lights alum Kyle Chandler is the latest actor to be invited to try on a Green Lantern Ring, HBO announced Wednesday.
In August, Josh Brolin was offered the role of Hal Jordan in HBO‘s live-action Lanterns series, but as THR.com later reported, the Avengers franchise vet declined the gig. Matthew McConaughey, Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor, Justified gunslinger Timothy Olyphant and Star Trek captain Chris Pine reportedly were also on the short list.
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In August, Josh Brolin was offered the role of Hal Jordan in HBO‘s live-action Lanterns series, but as THR.com later reported, the Avengers franchise vet declined the gig. Matthew McConaughey, Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor, Justified gunslinger Timothy Olyphant and Star Trek captain Chris Pine reportedly were also on the short list.
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- 10/9/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
DC Studios and HBO have announced today that Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart in Lanterns. Kyle Chandler was recently cast as Hal Jordan, though the expectation is that Pierre will eventually be the Dcu's main Green Lantern.
Nathan Fillion was previously cast as Guy Gardner in Superman.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the hunt for John came down to Pierre and Stephan James. They both took part in screen tests alongside Chandler on Thursday and Friday and while each "had their boosters," a final decision was made yesterday.
Pierre currently stars as the lead in Jeremy Saulnier's Rebel Ridge which debuted on Netflix on September 6 and was the #1 title worldwide on Netflix for three weeks in a row. In December, Aaron will take on the titular role of Mufasa in Barry Jenkins' animated Lion King prequel for Disney.
The actor was most recently seen leading the NatGeo series Genius: MLK/X,...
Nathan Fillion was previously cast as Guy Gardner in Superman.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the hunt for John came down to Pierre and Stephan James. They both took part in screen tests alongside Chandler on Thursday and Friday and while each "had their boosters," a final decision was made yesterday.
Pierre currently stars as the lead in Jeremy Saulnier's Rebel Ridge which debuted on Netflix on September 6 and was the #1 title worldwide on Netflix for three weeks in a row. In December, Aaron will take on the titular role of Mufasa in Barry Jenkins' animated Lion King prequel for Disney.
The actor was most recently seen leading the NatGeo series Genius: MLK/X,...
- 10/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are on the case.
On Wednesday, HBO announced that the “Friday Night Lights” Emmy Award winner and the “Rebel Ridge” star will appear opposite each other in “Lanterns,” the cable network’s latest expansion of the DC Comics universe.
HBO says, “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.”
Pierre plays Stewart, while Chandler stars as Jordan. Chandler’s participation in the series had been widely reported previously, but HBO finally confirmed his involvement.
Pierre has been on a breakout path for a while now. He starred in Barry Jenkins’s acclaimed Amazon series “The Underground Railroad” and M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old” in 2021. Last year, he played Malcolm X on the NatGeo series “Genius: MLK/X.” This year, Pierre starred in the Jeremy Saulnier...
On Wednesday, HBO announced that the “Friday Night Lights” Emmy Award winner and the “Rebel Ridge” star will appear opposite each other in “Lanterns,” the cable network’s latest expansion of the DC Comics universe.
HBO says, “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.”
Pierre plays Stewart, while Chandler stars as Jordan. Chandler’s participation in the series had been widely reported previously, but HBO finally confirmed his involvement.
Pierre has been on a breakout path for a while now. He starred in Barry Jenkins’s acclaimed Amazon series “The Underground Railroad” and M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old” in 2021. Last year, he played Malcolm X on the NatGeo series “Genius: MLK/X.” This year, Pierre starred in the Jeremy Saulnier...
- 10/9/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
If you're a film fan with a Netflix subscription, you've almost certainly watched Jeremy Saulnier's white-knuckle thriller Rebel Ridge at some point in the last month. And if you've watched Rebel Ridge, then you'll have seen its star, Aaron Pierre, put in one of the performances of the year as hyper-skilled, hyper-competent former marine Terry Richmond. It's a turn that clearly caught the eye of the folks in charge of HBO's upcoming DC Green Lantern show Lanterns, as Pierre has just landed the co-lead as the series' young buck Lantern John Stewart.
Co-written by the creative trio of showrunner Chris Mundy (True Detective: Night Country) and co-writers Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and DC Comics legend Tom King, Lanterns — which landed itself a straight-to-series 8-episode order back in June — will see Pierre star opposite Kyle Chandler, who's set to take on the role of veteran Lantern Hal Jordan. Per the show's official logline,...
Co-written by the creative trio of showrunner Chris Mundy (True Detective: Night Country) and co-writers Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and DC Comics legend Tom King, Lanterns — which landed itself a straight-to-series 8-episode order back in June — will see Pierre star opposite Kyle Chandler, who's set to take on the role of veteran Lantern Hal Jordan. Per the show's official logline,...
- 10/9/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre will go from a corrupt town in Louisiana to patrolling the cosmos for HBO‘s upcoming Green Lantern series, Lanterns. Pierre wields a power ring as John Stewart for the forthcoming series, a fan-favorite character many have waited with bated breath to see as a part of this ambitious project. Kyle Chandler is negotiating to play fellow Lantern Hal Jordan for the series, with insiders expecting the deal to close.
The search for an actor to play John Stewart has been epic. After an extensive search, the two frontrunners were Pierre and Stephen James. John Stewart is one of Earth’s Green Lanterns, the leader of the Green Lantern Corps, and a member of the organization’s Honor Guard. Stewart specializes in sharp-shooting and is a skilled architect, making the objects he manifests with his power ring intricate and multi-functioning.
Lanterns has officially been given...
The search for an actor to play John Stewart has been epic. After an extensive search, the two frontrunners were Pierre and Stephen James. John Stewart is one of Earth’s Green Lanterns, the leader of the Green Lantern Corps, and a member of the organization’s Honor Guard. Stewart specializes in sharp-shooting and is a skilled architect, making the objects he manifests with his power ring intricate and multi-functioning.
Lanterns has officially been given...
- 10/9/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Aaron Pierre to star in ‘Lanterns’ (Photos Courtesy of HBO)
Aaron Pierre has been cast in the lead role of John Stewart in HBO’s Lanterns. Greenlit in June 2024, the new series is based on DC Comics’ Green Lantern comics.
“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,” reads HBO’s synopsis.
Chris Mundy, Emmy winner Damon Lindelof (Watchmen), and Eisner Award winner Tom King (Mister Miracle) are writing the series, with James Hawes directing episodes one and two. Mundy, Lindelof, King, and Hawes serve as executive producers.
“We’re thrilled to bring this seminal DC title to HBO with Chris, Damon, and Tom at the helm,” stated James Gunn and Peter Safran, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of DC Studios in June 2024. “John Stewart and Hal Jordan are two...
Aaron Pierre has been cast in the lead role of John Stewart in HBO’s Lanterns. Greenlit in June 2024, the new series is based on DC Comics’ Green Lantern comics.
“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,” reads HBO’s synopsis.
Chris Mundy, Emmy winner Damon Lindelof (Watchmen), and Eisner Award winner Tom King (Mister Miracle) are writing the series, with James Hawes directing episodes one and two. Mundy, Lindelof, King, and Hawes serve as executive producers.
“We’re thrilled to bring this seminal DC title to HBO with Chris, Damon, and Tom at the helm,” stated James Gunn and Peter Safran, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of DC Studios in June 2024. “John Stewart and Hal Jordan are two...
- 10/9/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Aaron Pierre is taking on a huge role.
The 30-year-old Rebel Ridge star will play John Stewart in the Lanterns DC series at HBO, TheWrap reports.
He will star opposite Kyle Chandler, who will play Hal Jordan in the DC Universe series.
The series “follows new recruit 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.”
Keep reading to find out more…
The show already received a straight-to-series order.
Ozark‘s Chris Mundy will be showrunner and he’s set to co-write the series with fellow executive producers Damon Lindelof and Tom King.
“We’re thrilled to bring this seminal DC title to HBO with Chris, Damon and Tom at the helm,” DC Studios co-chairmen and co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran said in a joint statement.
“John Stewart and Hal Jordan are two of DC’s most compelling characters,...
The 30-year-old Rebel Ridge star will play John Stewart in the Lanterns DC series at HBO, TheWrap reports.
He will star opposite Kyle Chandler, who will play Hal Jordan in the DC Universe series.
The series “follows new recruit 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.”
Keep reading to find out more…
The show already received a straight-to-series order.
Ozark‘s Chris Mundy will be showrunner and he’s set to co-write the series with fellow executive producers Damon Lindelof and Tom King.
“We’re thrilled to bring this seminal DC title to HBO with Chris, Damon and Tom at the helm,” DC Studios co-chairmen and co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran said in a joint statement.
“John Stewart and Hal Jordan are two of DC’s most compelling characters,...
- 10/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
From Mid-Sized Sedan to the blockbuster-sized superhero role of a lifetime. Rapidly-rising actor Aaron Pierre most recently made waves for his lead performance in Jeremy Saulnier's latest action flick, "Rebel Ridge," which immediately set itself apart from just about every other streaming offering currently available on Netflix. For the rest of us, he'll forever be known as the charismatic rapper who went by the brilliantly silly stage name of Mid-Sized Sedan from M. Night Shyamalan's "Old" in 2021. No matter how you were first introduced to Pierre, however, we can all agree he's quickly become one of the most in-demand performers in the business. Now, after weeks of speculation and fan-casting rumors that he'd be the perfect choice for our new Green Lantern, it appears DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran wholeheartedly agree.
This afternoon, the exciting news finally broke that DC Studios has tapped Aaron Pierre...
This afternoon, the exciting news finally broke that DC Studios has tapped Aaron Pierre...
- 10/9/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
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