Josh Brolin has declined the role of Hal Jordan in the upcoming DC Studios series 'Lanterns', which is set to explore a mystery involving the Green Lantern Corps. Initially rumored to be in negotiations for the part, Brolin was offered the role in August but decided against participating just recently. The series, which will be produced by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, will focus on veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and rookie John Stewart as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. The search for a new actor to portray Hal Jordan is now underway, with previous rumors suggesting Matthew McConaughey as a possible replacement, though this has been denied. 'Lanterns' has received a straight-to-series order from HBO and aims to blend superhero elements with prestige drama. This project is part of the broader strategy to establish a unified DC Universe under the guidance of James Gunn and Peter Safran.