The director of the first two episodes guarantees that the series will have charm, mystery and a very special tone … without losing its science fiction essence
Green lights, cameras, action! Filming of LanternThe long series of the new DC universe is already underway. And to heat the engines, his director, James Hawes has released some perlitas that make the wait until 2026 even longer.
Hawes, who comes from leaving a mark with Slow horses and memorable chapters of Black mirror, Raised by the wolves or The alienist, It was chosen to mark the initial tone with the first two episodes of this reinvention of the green lantern. And no, he is not afraid of the cursed legacy left by the 2011 film with Ryan Reynolds (who does not stop remembering as a mistake … with a torch).
The approach that the new DC series will have
“It has a very particular, deep -rooted, reminiscent humor Slow horsesto mine too Black mirror“,, Hawes told an interview with Collider. For him, the key is in the script: “Everything starts on paper. If you read it you want to be next to the camera that day, it’s worth it.”
And it seems that it was exactly the one he tried with Lantern: A mixture of charm, intrigues and magic of science fiction that does not need fireworks work. “He does not miss his science fiction magic, but he is made in such a way as to not need that” extra fairy dust “. It is a physical world in which you simply accept that these things are like this.”
A proposal More land, yes, but which according to the director does not sacrifice the mystery or galactic epic that fans expect. In addition, his vision promises to approach a True Space Detective Compared to the classic battle of green laseries and explosions.
Charisma in its purest form
The story will focus on two very dear torches to fans: The debutant John Stewart and the Hal Jordan veteranWrapped in a dark murder case in the heart of the United States. No aliens with rare heads at the moment; Here it is a question of solving a mystery for noir, but with the power rings in the middle.
The actors who will give them life are one or. Kyle Chandler (yes, the Friday night lights) It will be Hal, while Aaron Pierre will play Stewart. For Hawes, the duo transmits something very special: “I intend to use a little strange words, but the first thing I thought was” authenticity “. And then,” charm “. They are two people you want to be, with whom you want to make that trip.”
And not only them. The series has a luxury cast in which they also appear Kelly MacDonald (who has already directed Hawes Black mirror) ,, Garret Dillahunt, Pootna Jagannathan, Nicole Ari Parker, Jason Ritter y Ulrich Thomsen AS Sinestro. Come on, what talent it will not be missing.
And spatial action? And oo? And the aliens?
One of the great doubts surrounding Lantern It is his Mainly terrestrial atmosphere. There are those who fear that the series is left short in cosmic spectacularity. But Hawes seems to be clear that, if it is done well, it is not necessary to take off from the planet to Creates an epic and exciting story.
And if this were not enough, the director dropped him The DCU universe will be present, although it has not provided many details. Of course, Nathan Fillion is planned Create a cameo like Guy GardnerThe green lantern that we will see first in the film Superman This summer.
Chris Mundy (True Detective: Night Country) is the showrunner of the series and is writing the screenplay with Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comic screenwriter Tom King (Supergirl). A combination that promises to give depth, layers and a powerful narrative to this story of space investigators.
A different bet for a universe that wants to renew
With LanternDC Studios not only seeks Wash the image of the green lantern After the 2011 disaster. He wants something else: a series with his personality, with a unique tone with a more mature approach, Halfway between black cinema, science fiction and emotional introspection.
And if there is someone who knows how to move on those lands, it’s James Hawes. The same that gave us brutal episodes of Black mirror AS Hated in the nationpromises it Lantern Will have the same Touch disturbing, with a soul and a lot of style.
So if you expected a war of planets on CGI, perhaps this is not your series. But if you have the idea of A police thriller with green torches that solve the murders, fight corruption and face their demons … this can be your next obsession.