The DCU is expanding on the small screen in the 2026 TV schedule with the arrival of Lanterns, starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as superheroes with names even casual DC fans might recognize. The series follows established Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler) opposite John Stewart (Pierre) as a new recruit. While there's still not an official premiere date for when it will arrive on HBO and via an HBO Max subscription, the Friday Night Lights vet opened up about the fun he had while filming.
A first look at the two leads, playing intergalactic cops who are pulled into an Earth-based mystery in the heartland of the U.S. after a murder, was released almost a full year ago without either actor spilling many details about what to expect, although Nathan Fillion memorably appeared in Superman as the Green Lantern known as Guy Gardner when the Man of Steel needed a large green hand. Kyle Chandler visited TODAY to shed some light on the new project, and he only had good things to say about the experience:
