James Hawes to Direct HBO's Lanterns Series

James Hawes has been appointed to direct the first two episodes of HBO's upcoming series 'Lanterns', part of the new DC Universe. The show will feature Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and is centered around intergalactic cops Hal Jordan and John Stewart, who investigate a murder in the American heartland. 'Lanterns' has received a straight-to-series order for eight episodes, with Chris Mundy serving as showrunner and co-writing alongside Damon Lindelof and Tom King. The series aims to blend elements of superhero lore with a gritty, True Detective-like narrative. Casting for John Stewart is ongoing, with Aaron Pierre and Stephan James reportedly in the running for the role. Hawes is known for his work on acclaimed series such as 'Slow Horses', 'Black Mirror', and 'Penny Dreadful'.