'Lanterns' Showrunner Reacts to DC Studios' Leadership Change

The departure of James Gunn and Peter Safran from the helm of DC Studios could directly affect the future of Lanterns on HBO Max. In a chat with The Playlist, Chris Mundy, the showrunner of the series, spoke about the change in the studio's structure and how it will impact a possible second season.

"We thought everything had settled down [after the merger]. I can imagine a scenario where everyone goes back to their own corner, but, you know, it's a matter of luck — 50% for each side," he explained.

It's worth remembering that, although not officially announced by HBO or DC Studios, a second season was already in development before Gunn and Safran left.

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 appears 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.