Exclusive: Emmy winner Kyle Sandler is in talks to star LightsGreen Lantern is HBO’s high-profile series based on the DC comic, sources tell Deadline.
No one has commented, but I hear Sandler is set to play Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern character played by Ryan Reynolds in the 2011 film.
Continued from of the Ozarks Chris Mundy, GuardsDamon Lindelof and comic book writer Tom King follow new recruits Jon Stewart and Lantern legend Jordan, two dark, Earth-based intergalactic cops as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
The search is on for an actor to play Stewart.
Eight episodes Lights It is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who serves as showrunner, will co-write and executive produce Lindelof and King. The project, which received a live-action sequel back in June, was one of the first titles to emerge from a revamped DC studio.
“John Stewart and Hal Jordan are both DC’s most compelling characters, and Lights Bringing them to life in an original detective story that’s a fundamental part of the unified DCU we’re launching next summer SupermanDC Studios Co-Presidents and Co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran said during the series announcement.
Chandler, an Emmy winner for his signature role friday night lights, Also acted Bloodline, catch-22 And Super pump. In features, he will be seen next Back in action And Anniversary. He is repped by Gersh and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
