The actor confirms the progress in filming and nourishes the theories on one of the darkest bad guys in the DC universe
In a cinematographic universe that promises to reinvent itself at every step, LanternThe HBO Max series expected within the new DCU, is taking shape with unstoppable rhythm. Jason RitterOne of the most commented incorporations of the cast, has released an information bomb that not only excites the fans of Green lanternBut it also revives speculations in the dark background of his character.
In full celebration of the Serie A Denver, Ritter confirmed that half of the episodes of the first season has already shot. But he was not the only juicy that fell …
The DC series that could change everything
With a tone between the police and the cosmic, The lanterns are emerging as the real detective of the DC universe. And let’s not say it only for the aesthetics: James Gunn himself, Co-Capo of DC Studios, confirmed that this is precisely the approach they are following. In his words, the series will present us to Hal Jordan y John Stewart While reveals “a terrifying mystery that connects to the greatest history of the DCU”.
But let’s go back to the present: in your interview with ForbesRitter revealed it “We have already recorded four episodes and we are about to start with the three and four episodes. We are doing it a little out of service. The story jumps a lot, but it is very funny and it is a really well written series.”
Yes, you read that right: they are recording out of service. And this has done nothing but the theories invoked among the fans. Because, of course, if the story is designed as a puzzle, what role does it play Billy MaconRitter’s character?
Who is Billy Macon and what is hiding?
Officially, Billy Macon has been described as “a beautiful fascinating that satisfies his father’s orders”A boy with a complex of village who is protected by the prestige of his surname to stay on top. However, many fans believe that this charm hides something deeper … and much darker.
In forums and social networks, the theory of this Billy would actually be a young black hand versionOne of the most disturbing bad guys in the universe of the green lantern. This hypothesis has even more sense if we consider it Garret Dillahunt played by William MaconThe father of the character of Ritter. Are we facing a story of Anakin and Palpatine -style origins, but with negative emotional energy and black rings in the middle?
Galactic cast and first directors
Talented spare parts lanterns. In addition to Jason Ritter, the cast includes maximum weights like Kyle Chandler in the role of Hal Jordan y Aaron Pierre like John StewartA tandem that promises chemical and tension in equal parts. We will also see a Nathan Filion Como Guy Gardnerwhich guarantees that sarcasm and fists go hand in hand.
Other confirmed names are Kelly MacDonald Como Kerry, Pootna Jagannathan Como Zoe, Ulrich Thomsen Como Sinestro (Yes, That Synestro), e Nicole Ari Parker and Sherman Augustus as John Stewart.
The first two episodes are directed by James HawesVeteran of Doctor Who, Black mirror y Slow horseswhich strengthens that disturbing and elegant atmosphere that Gunn promised.
A key pillar of the new DCU
Lanterne is part of the Chapter one of the renewed DCUbaptized as Dei and monsters. It is one of the first great bets of the Gunn-Safran duo to lay the foundations of the new shared universe. And apparently, it will not be simply a history of the space police, but a thriller that could redefine the mythology of the Verdi Landronn on the screen.
Although there is still no official release date, if they are already halfway through time, it is likely that The series reaches a 2026 pointperhaps accompanying other projects such as Superman or The brave and the bold.
In the meantime, fans do not stop theorizing, and with every word that Jason Ritter releases, the Hype does nothing but grow.