Jason Ritter Joins DC Studios' LANTERNS in a Key Role

According to The InSneider, Jason Ritter (Matlock, Parenthood) has signed on for the upcoming DC Studios series Lanterns, and he’s reportedly set to play the husband of Kelly Macdonald’s Sheriff Kerry. Described as ""a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town. Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface.”As the story unfolds, secrets from her community begin to surface, putting her at the center of the series’ mystery. There had been talk of Kerry being a potential love interest for Hal Jordan, but Ritter’s casting might put that theory to rest.The actor, best known for his Emmy-nominated performance in Parenthood, has also lent his talents to Gravity Falls, Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, and Frozen II. Meanwhile, Poorna Jagannathan, who is reportedly playing a character named Zoe, recently teased what fans can expect from the show’s take on the Green Lantern mythos."I couldn't have loved the writing for Green Lantern more," she shared. "Like Deli Boys, the Green Lantern series is extraordinarily well-written and my character is extraordinarily well-built. And also, the way I can describe all the characters."She continued, "We have all the characters we know and love... the Lanterns, the Guardians, Sinestros, and that world is still intact and everyone is presented as heroes and villains at the same time. And that's what makes the writing so complex, layered, and so wonderful."More casting news also dropped this week, with And Just Like That star Nicole Ari Parker joining Lanterns as Bernadette, the mother of John Stewart.Showrunner Chris Mundy (True Detective: Night Country) recently shared more insight into how the series will explore the Green Lantern Corps while keeping the story grounded."Our Lanterns have the rings and all the power they bring, and other characters and aspects of the lore are going to show up or be name-checked. But it’s a series that explores who these guys are when they’re on the job and when they’re out of uniform."He added: "It’s designed to be accessible for people who don’t know the mythology, but hopefully really satisfying for people that know it backwards and forwards. “We’re not part of a larger storytelling plan right now. Season one is designed to be its own, complete season of television that, hopefully, will become many seasons of television."Lanterns follows veteran Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart as they investigate a murder in the American heartland, uncovering a mystery with far-reaching consequences. The series stars Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, and Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro. Mundy is leading the project alongside Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comic book writer Tom King (Supergirl).Lanterns is set to premiere on HBO and Max in 2026.

Mar 14, 2025 - 19:35

Jason Ritter Joins DC Studios' LANTERNS in a Key Role

According to The InSneider, Jason Ritter (Matlock, Parenthood) has signed on for the upcoming DC Studios series Lanterns, and he’s reportedly set to play the husband of Kelly Macdonald’s Sheriff Kerry.

Described as ""a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town. Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface.”

As the story unfolds, secrets from her community begin to surface, putting her at the center of the series’ mystery. There had been talk of Kerry being a potential love interest for Hal Jordan, but Ritter’s casting might put that theory to rest.

The actor, best known for his Emmy-nominated performance in Parenthood, has also lent his talents to Gravity Falls, Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, and Frozen II.

Meanwhile, Poorna Jagannathan, who is reportedly playing a character named Zoe, recently teased what fans can expect from the show’s take on the Green Lantern mythos.

"I couldn't have loved the writing for Green Lantern more," she shared. "Like Deli Boys, the Green Lantern series is extraordinarily well-written and my character is extraordinarily well-built. And also, the way I can describe all the characters."

She continued, "We have all the characters we know and love... the Lanterns, the Guardians, Sinestros, and that world is still intact and everyone is presented as heroes and villains at the same time. And that's what makes the writing so complex, layered, and so wonderful."

More casting news also dropped this week, with And Just Like That star Nicole Ari Parker joining Lanterns as Bernadette, the mother of John Stewart.

Showrunner Chris Mundy (True Detective: Night Country) recently shared more insight into how the series will explore the Green Lantern Corps while keeping the story grounded.

"Our Lanterns have the rings and all the power they bring, and other characters and aspects of the lore are going to show up or be name-checked. But it’s a series that explores who these guys are when they’re on the job and when they’re out of uniform."

He added: "It’s designed to be accessible for people who don’t know the mythology, but hopefully really satisfying for people that know it backwards and forwards.

“We’re not part of a larger storytelling plan right now. Season one is designed to be its own, complete season of television that, hopefully, will become many seasons of television."

Lanterns follows veteran Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart as they investigate a murder in the American heartland, uncovering a mystery with far-reaching consequences.

The series stars Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, and Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro. Mundy is leading the project alongside Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comic book writer Tom King (Supergirl).

Lanterns is set to premiere on HBO and Max in 2026.