LANTERNS Writer Tom King explains why Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are perfect as Hal Jordan and John Stewart

DC Studios is currently developing its Green Lantern series Lanternswith Chris Mundy (True Detective: Night Country) leading the charge as showrunner and executive producer. Damon Lindelof (Guardians) and comic book writer Tom King (Supergirl: the woman of tomorrow) are also writing the series.

Kyle Chandler AND Aaron Pierre will star in the series as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, and during a recent interview with CBM, King explained why these two actors are perfect for these roles.

King said, “I mean, I’d say I’m over the moon but it’s not far enough for a Lantern. I guess I’m over Oa? That’s pretty far. You should see these two together. They have incredible chemistry and I couldn’t be more excited. I can’t say anything other than I can say it’s fantastic!”

“We have the perfect cast. When you look at Kyle, you see someone who flew jets and embodies Hal. When you look at Aaron, his heart and soul and strength are so John Stewart. He’s so perfect. It’s going to be amazing.”

The series will focus on new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, “two intergalactic cops caught up in a dark Earth mystery as they investigate a murder in the heartland of America.”

Kelly MacDonald (Waterfront empire) was also officially cast as a series regular. She will take on the role of Sheriff Kerry, “a no-nonsense woman, deeply devoted to her family and her close-knit town. Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that strengthened her resolve, anchors her as the community’s secrets begin to emerge.

When it comes to the eight-episode series, the co-presidents and co-CEOs of DC Studios James Gunn AND Pietro Safransaid: “John Stewart and Hal Jordan are two of DC’s most compelling characters, and Lanterns brings them to life in an original crime novel that is a key part of the unified DCU we launch next summer with Superman.”