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Paul Ben-Victor Stars as Vengeful Alien in HBO's Lanterns

4/24/2025

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Paul Ben-Victor is set to bring intensity to HBO's upcoming series Lanterns, playing Antaan, an alien on a quest for vengeance against his people's oppressors. Rumors swirl that he might embody the infamous Green Lantern villain, Atrocitus. Premiering in 2026, the series promises to delve into a gripping, dark mystery on Earth, featuring iconic heroes Hal Jordan and John Stewart.

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Paul Ben-Victor is set to bring intensity to HBO's upcoming series Lanterns, playing Antaan, an alien on a quest for vengeance against his people's oppressors. Rumors swirl that he might embody the infamous Green Lantern villain, Atrocitus. Premiering in 2026, the series promises to delve into a gripping, dark mystery on Earth, featuring iconic heroes Hal Jordan and John Stewart.