The New ‘Lanterns’ Trailer Significantly Ups the Comic Book Ante
The new trailer for the DC series 'Lanterns' addresses fan concerns about the show's setting and character representation. Set to premiere on August 16 on HBO Max, it features Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart. The trailer reveals a broader universe beyond Earth, confirming the superhero elements of the story.
- ▪The series 'Lanterns' will premiere on August 16 on HBO Max.
- ▪Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre star as Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
- ▪The trailer showcases scenes set off Earth, emphasizing the superhero aspects of the characters.
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DC Studios head James Gunn must have heard those complaints. “Where’s the green in Lanterns?” “Aren’t these characters superheroes?” “Is this show just set on Earth?” Because, in the latest trailer for the upcoming DC series, all of those questions get answered and more.cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"92b7b46b-43ed-4e0e-b21b-2c999302d9d7","settings":{"advertising":{"macros":{"AD_UNIT":"/23178111854/od.gizmodo.com/article","CHILD_UNIT":"article","POST_ID":"2000760048","POST_TYPE":"post","CHANNEL":"io9","SECTION":"trailer-frenzy","SUBSECTION":"","CATEGORIES":"trailer-frenzy","TAGS":"aaron-pierre,dc-studios,kyle-chandler,lanterns,laura-linney","NOP":"0"},"timeBeforeFirstAd":0}}}).render("cnx-player-main")}); On August 16, Lanterns comes to HBO Max.
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