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Geek Tyrant
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
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LANTERNS Casting Details Reveal Surprising Plans to Explore Hal Jordan's DCU Past — GeekTyrant
DC Studios is making some interesting moves with Lanterns , and the latest casting breakdowns are shedding light on what they are looking to do, especially when it comes to Hal Jordan's backstory. While most fans assumed the spotlight would fall squarely on John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), who will be the DCU's primary Green Lantern, what caught everyone off guard was the decision to cast a 59-year-old Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and a 54-year-old Guy Gardner. That choice implies that these characters have lived full lives in this continuity before we even meet them. And now, thanks to a new report from Nexus Point News, it sounds like Lanterns is going to explore that history. The series has already cast younger and older versions of John Stewart's parents, as well as a child version of John and his brother, which suggests at least one flashback-heavy episode. The same treatment is now being given to Hal. The show is currently casting Hal's parents, Martin and Jessica Jordan, and a child version of Hal himself. According to the report: 'Martin is described as handsome, confident, charming, but hides a deep sadness. Similar to the comics, he's a pilot and hero to young Hal, who he has a very close relationship to. The series is also confirmed to depict the death of Martin Jordan and the influence it has on Hal as a child.' That tragic event has long been a foundational piece of Hal's character in the comics, and it sounds like the show is leaning into it. The site also adds: 'Jessica is described as being emotionless after the death of her husband and she is being cast for a funeral scene. In addition, a child version of Hal is being cast for multiple scenes. He's described as defiant, spirited, brave, and a rule breaker who follows in his father's footsteps.' It's not confirmed if we'll actually see Hal as a young Green Lantern on Oa, but all signs point to both Stewart and Jordan getting well-developed origin arcs in the show. The presence of younger actors and flashback scenarios opens the door to a deeper character dive than we might've expected for a series that was pitched as 'True Detective in space.' There's still plenty of mystery around where Lanterns is headed. Some fans are already speculating Hal Jordan could be killed off or even take a villainous turn as Parallax in the series, but we'll just have to wait and see. Lanterns will follow John Stewart and Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops investigating a murder mystery rooted in Earth. Showrunner Chris Mundy ( True Detective: Night Country ) is joined by Watchmen 's Damon Lindelof and comic writer Tom King ( Supergirl ) on scripting duties. The cast also includes and Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, along with Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Nicole Ari Parker, Jason Ritter, J. Alphonse Nicholson, and Jasmine Cephas Jones. Lanterns is currently set to premiere in 2026 on HBO and Max.
Geek Tyrant
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Rumored Details Surface For SUPERMAN Post-Credits Scenes — GeekTyrant
Rumors about the post-credits scenes for James Gunn's Superman have surfaced, and if what's being said is even halfway true, DC fans have some cool things to look forward too. If this is true, this is spoiler information, so proceed with caution. According to Film Threat, early details from recent test screenings claim that Gunn's DCU kickoff includes not one, but two post-credits scenes. The first reportedly introduces Brainiac, who is one of Superman's most iconic and long-anticipated villains. The second is an appearance by Lanterns star Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan. Now, before anyone starts stitching together a new fan theory timeline or updating their DCU bingo cards, it's worth noting that this info is far from confirmed. Industry insider Daniel Richtman chimed in with a reality check, saying, 'None of the Superman test screenings so far have featured the post-credits scene.' That's not to say there won't be any post-credits scenes at all, or that there hasn't been at least one screening with the scenes attached, but right now, no one knows for sure what they'll be. The idea of Brainiac being set up as Superman's next villain is awesome. As for Green Lantern, we know that Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardener will also appear in the Lanterns series, that the poster credits scene could set tgat up. We're still a ways out from Superman hitting theaters, and Gunn's been playing things close to the chest. Until then, let the speculation fly.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Ritter talks ‘Lanterns,' working up the nerve to ask to wear the power ring
Jason Ritter may not be playing a member of the fabled Green Lantern Corps in Lanterns, the upcoming Max series adaptation of DC Comics' Green Lantern mythos, but he wants you to know he's eager to don the power ring if called to duty. 'I have to say, personally for me, being a fan of Green Lantern growing up, getting to see the ring in person was cool to me,' Ritter told Gold Derby about admiring the intergalactic peacekeepers' iconic emerald ring on set. 'I haven't quite gotten to the point where I am like, 'Can I try that on?' I'm hoping to at some point to just try it on, say the oath really quick, see what happens.' More from GoldDerby 2025 ACM Awards winners list: Lainey Wilson wins Artist-Songwriter of the Year After 12 career nominations, Scott Ellis could win his first ever Tony Award for producing 'Yellow Face' Everything to know about 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum': Cast, release date, director Ritter plays Billy Macon, a character who may or may not have roots in the comic book canon. Macon is married to a dutiful small-town sheriff (Kelly Macdonald) and is the son of an outwardly charming but conspiracy-minded cowboy (Garret Dillahunt). The family becomes embroiled in a murder investigation conducted by Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre). Max Lanterns, Ritter said, has one foot in an adventurous, science-fiction-fueled superhero world, and the other firmly planted in more earthbound reality. 'It's both,' the Matlock star explained. 'It's very grounded. The performances all feel very real. Batman has always been sort of 'no magic,' in a city, a rich guy with a lot of cool, wonderful toys, as the Joker said, so there's that level of reality that suits The Penguin. Whereas Green Lantern can fly, can manifest things, and the universe is involved. So it's a much bigger world, but it does feel kind of rooted in reality.' Ritter said that not only was he eager to sign on to a Green Lantern-driven project, but he's also excited to join Warner Bros.' new DC Universe roster of films and TV series, overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran. This new slate formally launches throughout 2025 with Creature Commandos, Peacemaker's second season, and the big-screen Superman. The actor loves imagining how the tapestry will all come together. He's also enjoyed diving into some of the fan theories percolating about his character online. 'I looked a lot when I first got cast, and I was very honored by some of the ideas before they announced who my character was,' he said, noting one particularly intriguing bit of speculation: that Ritter would be voicing a longtime fan-favorite member of the Green Lantern Corps. 'I don't actually know how you pronounce it because I've only read it, but Ch'p, the little squirrel,' Ritter laughs. 'I was like, 'Oh my gosh, that's so nice that you were saying that – That would be awesome!' [But] I can totally dispel that one. No, I'm a human man.' 'But the truth is, as we've seen before in these shows, a character who's one thing in one season can go through a change, evolve,' Ritter, who's halfway through shooting the eight-episode season, added. 'So I have no sense, aside from what's going on in this season, my character can have secrets that I don't yet know, not even having gotten a final episode yet.' Best of GoldDerby 'I've never been on a show that got this kind of recognition': Katherine LaNasa on 'The Pitt's' success and Dana's 'existential crisis' How Charlie Cox characterizes Matt Murdock through action scenes in 'Daredevil: Born Again' 'Agatha All Along' star Joe Locke on learning from Kathryn Hahn, musical theater goals, and the 'Heartstopper' movie with Kit Connor Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Connie Britton Almost Walked Away from Her Role on 'Friday Night Lights 'After Having 'Very Little' to Do in the Film Version
Connie Britton almost said "no thank you" to her iconic character from Friday Night Lights. The actress, 58, reflected on her time starring on the original drama series during an interview with Parade for its March cover story. Now synonymous with her character Tami Taylor, Britton revealed that she nearly walked away from the character after her small role in the 2004 Friday Night Lights movie. 'In the film there was very little for me to do, even less so by the time it came out,' Britton shared. 'Whatever I had done was mostly on the cutting room floor. When the TV show came around I said, 'No thank you.' " The drama ran for five seasons and came to an end in 2011. The original Friday Night Lights followed football players and their coach — starring the likes of Taylor Kitsch, Minka Kelly, Jesse Plemons, Michael B. Jordan, Zach Gilford, Aimee Teegarden, Kyle Chandler and Britton — in a rural town in Texas as they navigated their lives on and off the field. The NBC program was inspired by H. G. Bissinger's 1990 novel of the same name, which was also adapted into a 2004 film, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Jay Hernandez, Garrett Hedlund and Tim McGraw and Britton, among others. Related: Friday Night Lights Reboot in the Works 13 Years After the Hit Show's Finale Aired After starring in the 2004 film, Britton shared that she wanted more than 'playing the fly-on-the-wall wife character in a football show.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Ultimately Peter Berg, writer and creator of the show, was very persuasive toward the The White Lotus alumna. As she recalled, Berg told her, ' 'Women are important in these communities and we didn't get a chance to show that in the film and this is our opportunity to show it in the TV show.' " Britton acknowledged that it was a big risk for her to take, but it ultimately paid off. She also shared that her work with Chandler, 59, who played her husband and the beloved Coach Taylor, was "lightning in a bottle." Related: Kyle Chandler Gets Emotional Hearing Friday Night Lights Motto 'Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose' on the Today Show 'I could have never imagined that I would find this acting partner who had the same aspirations for the kind of couple that we wanted to portray and was willing to commit to that so deeply,' Britton shared. While there has been talk of a Friday Night Lights reboot, Britton has previously shared she won't be included. She told Parade that it is 'barely on her radar.' However, she said she hopes the new cast will find a 'sense of discovery there in terms of what they're committing to and trying to accomplish.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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- Yahoo
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 14-16)
Netflix's tremendous success as a streaming behemoth comes in part from its ability to constantly introduce subscribers to something new. That feeling that there's always something to watch is great. However, the tradeoff is that tons of stuff might never pop into your recommendation algorithm. If you're looking for a great show to watch this weekend, we've pulled together three shows on Netflix that are unlikely to show up for you on their own. We also have guides to the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+. One of Netflix's early, great shows, Bloodline, follows a Florida family whose buried secrets begin to unveil themselves, leading to cascading crises. Bloodline is notable in part because it features an incredible supporting performance from Ben Mendelsohn, who plays the family's most troublesome brother. Kyle Chandler is the show's lead, though, and delivers the kind of performance you could expect from one of TV's best. Over its three seasons, Bloodline provided plenty of intrigue and managed to wrap up its story before things got too complicated. You can watch Bloodline on Netflix. Starring Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig as two brothers who vie for their father's wrestling imprint even as they battle in the ring, Heels is very intentionally a wrestling show about the people who don't get to be heroes. Like many recent wrestling shows, Heels understands that there are plenty of great stories to tell about what happens behind the scenes in professional wrestling. Amell and Ludwig give committed, physical performances in their central roles, and Heels only continues to get more interesting as it expands the scope of the story it's trying to tell. You can watch Heels on Netflix. Set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the second half of the 19th century, Warrior is about a brutal gang war and the martial arts master who gets caught in the middle of it. Based on the writings of Bruce Lee, Warrior takes its time unveiling the motivations of its central character and features plenty of action along the way to keep you enticed. The series' largely Asian cast still feels revolutionary, as does its attention to detail in recreating a totally unrecognizable San Francisco. Warrior got plenty of acclaim but struggled to find a wide audience. Hopefully, it can find the fans it deserves now that it's on Netflix. You can watch Warrior on Netflix.
