‘Lanterns’: HBO DC Series Casts Laura Linney
Laura Linney has been cast in HBO's upcoming DC series 'Lanterns'. She will join a notable ensemble that includes Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler, among others. The series is set to premiere on August 16, 2026, and will explore a dark mystery involving intergalactic cops.
- ▪Laura Linney's casting in 'Lanterns' was officially confirmed after being reported in 2025.
- ▪The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan as they investigate a murder.
- ▪'Lanterns' is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Home TV News May 18, 2026 7:55am PT ‘Lanterns’: HBO DC Series Casts Laura Linney By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 Casts Martha Plimpton, Clifton Collins Jr. (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago What We Learned From the Upfronts: Midseason Is the New Fall and Live Sports Aren’t Everything 4 days ago Verve Signs ‘CHIPS’ Creator Maddie Brewer (EXCLUSIVE) 4 days ago See All Stephanie Augello/Variety Laura Linney has officially joined the cast of the upcoming DC series “Lanterns” at HBO. Linney will appear alongside previously announced cast members Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Jason Ritter, and Ulrich Thomsen.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Variety.