Lanterns trailer brings Sinestro and the Manhunters to HBO's Green Lantern series
HBO's upcoming Green Lantern detective show, 'Lanterns,' just lit up San Diego Comic-Con with a huge new trailer. According to reports from outlets like Variety and Polygon, the footage introduces major DC villains Sinestro and the shape-shifting Manhunters as the series' true antagonists.
Per TheWrap, the trailer teases Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler, visiting Sinestro in prison. His protege, John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre, is learning the ropes as a new Lantern. Variety reports the eight-episode mystery series is set to premiere on HBO on August 16.
The action-packed footage, showcased during a big Warner Bros. push at the convention, also includes a cameo from Guy Gardner. The series is positioning itself as a key part of the new DC Universe.
