Nathan Fillion Worried About Guy Gardner's ''Lanterns' Return

Nathan Fillion revealed that he was apprehensive about returning as Guy Gardner in Lanterns because of the change in tone of the new series. The actor had previously explained that the character is very attached to the Green Lantern ring and mantle, and is always seeking status.

In an interview with Variety, Fillion stated that his main concern was maintaining Guy's personality in a more realistic production than the stories in which the character usually appears, especially after Superman (2025). "My concern was consistency. I knew there would be a change in tone. What I didn't want was for there to be a change in the character himself," he explained.

For the actor, the adaptation works like spending a weekend in different cities of the DCU, whether it's Metropolis or Gotham City: the person remains the same, but lives different experiences according to the environment.

Everything you need to know about Lanterns

The series follows a young John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and a veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) as they become embroiled in a dark, earthly mystery while investigating a murder in the heart of the USA. It's speculated that the murder victim is a member of the Green Lantern Corps, a kind of galactic police force, and that's how Stewart will acquire the ring that grants members of the group the power to create objects made of green light.

The series cast also includes Garrett Dillahunt (No Country for Old Men), Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire), Cary Christopher (Weapons), and Paula Patton (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol), as well as Ulrich Thomsen as the villain Sinestro.

Nathan Fillion will appear as Guy Gardner, one of the Green Lanterns – a role he previously played in the Superman movie. With eight episodes confirmed, the production is helmed by Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen), Chris Mundy (Ozark), and Tom King.