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Laura Linney Joins HBO’s DC Series “Lanterns”

5/18/2026

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Laura Linney officially joins HBO’s upcoming DC series “Lanterns.”
The cast also includes Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and Nathan Fillion.
“Lanterns” premieres Aug. 16, 2026, runs eight episodes, and follows John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) investigating a murder in the American heartland.
Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King wrote and executive produced the series; James Hawes, James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Ron Schmidt also executive produce.

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Laura Linney officially joins HBO’s upcoming DC series “Lanterns.”
The cast also includes Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and Nathan Fillion.
“Lanterns” premieres Aug. 16, 2026, runs eight episodes, and follows John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) investigating a murder in the American heartland.
Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King wrote and executive produced the series; James Hawes, James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Ron Schmidt also executive produce.