Chris Coy Joins HBO's Lanterns Cast

HBO's upcoming series 'Lanterns', based on the Green Lantern comics, has added Chris Coy as a guest star, portraying Waylon Sanders, an enigmatic character described as an intelligent survivor or nervous truck driver. The series will feature Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, who investigate a murder in a dark, Earth-based mystery. Additionally, Jasmine Cephas Jones has joined the cast as the young version of Bernadette, John Stewart's mother, adding depth to his character's backstory. The show is being produced by HBO in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, with Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King as key creative forces behind it. Directed by James Hawes and a team of accomplished filmmakers, 'Lanterns' is set to premiere in 2026. The series is notable for its unique blend of superhero elements with a gritty narrative focus.