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‘Lanterns’ Showrunner Teases A ‘Grounded’ Take On The Green Lantern Mythos

Is Lanterns already making a mistake? Showrunner Chris Mundy speaks on their potentially controversial direction for Green Lantern’s first live-action series.

Unlike other projects, Lanterns is explicitly grounded, focusing on a small town mystery in the same vein as shows like True Detective. The showrunner explained that the focus was already making a quality series first and foremost, though they always shoot to maintain the magic and wonder that is inherent to characters like Green Lantern. “From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich world building – that balances tension and mystery with honest, authentic emotion.

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