According to multiple sources, Josh Brolin has been offered the role of Hal Jordan in the upcoming Lanterns series at HBO.
Sources are claiming Brolin has been offered the role of Jordan, but no word as of yet if he has accepted the offer. The first to name him in the role was Nexus Point News, and then was later corroborated by both Jeff Sneider and ViewerAnon.
Brolin has a long career in Hollywood in films such as Dune, Sicario, and No Country for Old Men. He has also played played two roles for Marvel appearing both as Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and as Cable in Deadpool 2.
The new Lanterns series has been ordered by HBO and will focus on Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
One of the first projects announced for the new DC Universe, Lanterns is finally on the move at HBO. Working in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, HBO has given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order for Lanterns.
Emmy-nominee Chris Mundy (HBO’s True Detective: Night Country, Ozark) will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Emmy-winner Damon Lindelof (HBO’s Watchmen and The Leftovers) and Eisner Award winner Tom King (Mister Miracle, Supergirl) will co-write the new series with Mundy. Lindelof and King will also serve as executive producers.
The official logline of the series says, "The series 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."
Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content, said in a statement at the time of the announcement, "We are elated to be reuniting with both Chris Mundy and Damon Lindelof as they partner with Tom for this fresh take on DC’s Green Lantern. As part of James and Peter’s vision for the DC Universe, this first new live-action series will mark an exciting new era."
James Gunn and Peter Safran, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of DC Studios added, "We’re thrilled to bring this seminal DC title to HBO with Chris, Damon, and Tom at the helm. John Stewart and Hal Jordan are two of DC’s most compelling characters, and Lanterns brings them to life in an original detective story that is a foundational part of the unified DCU we’re launching next summer with Superman."
No word as of yet as to a possible premiere date for Lanterns.
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