James Hawes, identified for Black Mirror, Slow Horses, and extra, would be the director of the primary episodes of DC’s Lanterns series.

Per THR, DC Studios and HBO have tapped James Hawes to function the director of the primary two episodes of Lanterns. Hawes is a prolific TV director, having helmed episodes of Black Mirror, Penny Dreadful, Doctor Who, The Alienist, Snowpiercer, Raised by Wolves, and Slow Horses. He additionally just lately made his characteristic directorial debut with One Life, a biopic starring Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, who helped save lots of of kids throughout World War II.

The live-action Green Lantern series is claimed to have a True Detective vibe because it “follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.” Kyle Chandler was just lately set to star as Hal Jordan. Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) and Stephan James (Homecoming) are the highest decisions for John Stewart, with THR stating that display exams are occurring proper now.

Josh Brolin was initially in talks to play Hal Jordan, however he just lately mentioned it didn’t work out. “You know what? Green Lantern didn’t work out, but that’s okay,” Brolin mentioned. “It’s working out. Who is it going to be, Kyle Chandler? I love him as an actor, I think he’s wonderful, actually. And, you know, we’ll see what’s down the line, man.”

Lanterns was given an eight-episode straight-to-series order earlier this summer time. Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content material, mentioned: “We are elated to be reuniting with each Chris Mundy and Damon Lindelof as they associate with Tom for this recent tackle DC’s ‘Green Lantern.’ As a part of James and Peter’s imaginative and prescient for the DC Universe, this primary new stay motion series will mark an thrilling new period.“

In a joint assertion, James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios, added: “We’re thrilled to convey this seminal DC title to HBO with Chris, Damon and Tom on the helm. John Stewart and Hal Jordan are two of DC’s most compelling characters, and LANTERNS brings them to life in an authentic detective story that could be a foundational a part of the unified DCU we’re launching subsequent summer time with ‘Superman.’“