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The Stay in LA campaign is growing.

Five days after launching the campaign – designed to encourage more production to return to the city following the devastating wildfires – the group now has over 15,000 signatures to its petition.

This now includes A-listers such as Keanu Reeves and Bette Midler.

Rian Johnson, Patty Jenkins, Joey King, Zooey Deschanel, Joshua Jackson, Olivia Wilde, Alex Winter, Kevin Bacon, Connie Britton, Charlie Hunnam, Sian Heder and Jason Reitman are among the signatories to the grassroots campaign, which was launched by Alexandra Pechman and Sarah Adina Smith.

Pechman, who has written on series such as Syfy’s Channel Zero and Hulu’s Into The Dark, and Sarah Adina Smith, who has directed episodes of Apple’s Lessons in Chemistry and FX’s Legion, started the campaign with a group of about 30 filmmakers and showrunners including Nick Antosca, Julie Plec, Michael Sucsy, and Alex Winter in partnership with CA United,...

Production for James Gunn’s highly anticipated DC Universe series “Lanterns” is picking up speed, with the show set to bring a unique approach to superhero storytelling. The series will follow multiple Green Lantern characters as they investigate an intergalactic mystery, breaking away from traditional superhero narratives.

Actress Poorna Jagannathan recently shared her excitement about the project during an interview with Collider. Despite having limited experience with science fiction, she praised the script’s exceptional quality. “This is the first script that I’ve read that I understand why there’s an NDA,” Jagannathan said. “Everything is so insane – it’s the best writing I have ever read.”

The series will star Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, focusing on the Green Lantern Corps’ role as cosmic law enforcement. This detective-style approach aims to attract both dedicated DC fans and viewers who might typically avoid superhero content.

The upcoming HBO series “Lanterns” has cast a major DC villain.

Variety has confirmed that Ulrich Thomsen has joined the Green Lanterns series in the recurring role of Sinestro. He will appear alongside previously announced leads Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre in the series, as well as cast members Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan.

Per the official logline, the show follows “new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”

Sinestro is a longtime figure in the Green Lantern world. The character was formerly a member of the Green Lantern Corps before he was kicked out for abusing his power. He originally debuted in 1961 in the comic books. He was previously portrayed by Mark Strong in the 2011 “Green Lantern” film and has been voiced by numerous...

There were early rumors that Sinestro would be a part of the Dcu Lanterns series, but when casting got underway and some plot details came to light, it was generally assumed that the Green Lantern Corps' most prolific and recognizable villain wouldn't be introduced in the first season.

Now, Deadline is reporting that Danish actor Ulrich Thomsen is set to play Hal Jordan's arch-nemesis, Thaal Sinestro, in the show.

This take on the character is described as "a former Green Lantern who turned rogue and is ruthless yet undeniably charming. Sinestro’s manipulative nature drives his enduring obsession with his former mentee, Hal Jordan."

Thomsen will be joined by Kyle Chandler as Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. Kelly MacDonald is set to play the female lead (believed to be Jordan's love-interest), Sheriff Kerry, with Garret Dillahunt on board as the villainous William Macon, "a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man...

Deadline reports that Ulrich Thomsen has been tapped to play Sinestro in Lanterns, the upcoming live-action Green Lantern series from HBO, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.

I know the Danish actor best from his role as Kai Proctor in Cinemax’s Banshee, and if you’ve seen that series, you’ll know he’s quite adept at playing a sinister villain. He’s also played roles in The Blacklist, Counterpoint, The New Pope, and more. You may also recognize him from movies such as The World Is Not Enough, Kingdom of Heaven, and The Thing.

Related Lanterns: Poorna Jagannathan joins HBO’s Green Lantern series

The live-action Green Lantern series is said to have a True Detective vibe as it “follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”

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Exclusive: Ulrich Thomsen has been tapped to recur in the HBO, Wbtv and DC Studios series Lanterns as DC supervillain Sinestro.

The series follows new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Sinestro is a former Green Lantern who turned rogue and is described as ruthless yet undeniably charming. Sinestro’s manipulative nature drives his enduring obsession with his former mentee, Hal Jordan. Sinestro was created by John Broome and Gil Kane and first appeared in the comic book Green Lantern, Volume 2, #56 released in 1961.

The previously announced cast also includes Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry; Garret Dillahunt as modern cowboy William Macon; and Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe, a potential love interest for John.

Lanterns is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King.

ScreenRant is proud to present an exclusive sneak peek of High Potential season 1, episode 10, "Chutes and Murders." Airing on ABC on Tuesday, January 21 at 9 p.m. Et, the new installment will see Morgan and Karadec investigate a particularly bizarre murder scene. The official synopsis reads: "A nanny is found bludgeoned to death in the park. Elsewhere, Morgan interferes when Elliot admits to not being invited to his classmate’s party."

The clip opens with Morgan trying to convince Karadec to taste her sandwich at the diner, while the detective emphasizes the importance of being discreet during their stakeout. In typical Morgan fashion, she counters his reprimand with humor, and he appears unamused. Before the banter can go any further, Karadec spots their suspect buying a newspaper across the street. Check out ScreenRant's full sneak peek above.

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Back in October, a rumor that Josh Brolin was in talks to play Hal Jordan in the upcoming HBO Lanterns series did the rounds, with the trades seemingly backing up the initial report when it was announced that Kyle Chandler had landed the part.

Brolin - who is no stranger to superhero roles having previously played Thanos, Cable and Jonah Hex - would later confirm that he was in negotiations for the role. The Dune Part Two star declined to go into specifics, instead praising the man who will suit-up as the veteran ring-slinging hero in the Dcu series.

"You know what? Green Lantern didn't work out, but that's okay," Brolin told ComicBook.com when asked if he turned down the role because he was holding out for a better DC character. "It's working out. Who is it going to be, Kyle Chandler? I love him as an actor, I think he's wonderful,...

With production on DC Studios' Lanterns HBO/Max series set to commence very soon, we may have our first glimpse of the look star Kyle Chandler will be rocking as veteran ring-slinger, Hal Jordan.

The Friday Night Lights alum posed for a photo with a fan that was shared on social media, and, as we expected, it looks like Chandler's take on Jordan will be inspired by the Earth One version of the character from Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko's 2018 series.

Of course, there's always a chance Chandler will completely change his appearance prior to filming, but since the actor doesn't usually wear a full beard between roles, we'd day there's a good chance this is indeed his Hal Jordan look.

Chandler will star alongside Aaron Pierre, who will play John Stewart in the show.

New photo of Dcu Hal Jordan aka Kyle Chandler with a fan!

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Friday Night Lights is getting the reboot treatment, and Deadline reports that Peacock has scooped up the project after a competitive bidding war with Netflix.

This new iteration will “be set following a devastating hurricane, when a rag tag high school football team and their damaged, interim coach make an unlikely bid for a Texas High School State Championship and become a beacon of light for their town.“

The franchise is based on the non-fiction novel Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team and a Dream by H.G. Bissinger. Peter Berg directed a feature film based on the novel in 2004, which starred Billy Bob Thornton, Lucas Black, Derek Luke, Garrett Hedlund, Jay Hernandez, and more. Two years later, Berg developed the acclaimed TV series of the same name. Revolving around a high school football team in the fictional town of Dillion, the series was led by Kyle Chandler as Coach...

Earlier this year, the news broke that Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) had landed the role of John Stewart in the Dcu Lanterns series, with Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) officially confirmed to star as Hal Jordan around the same time.

Pierre was always a fan-favorite pick to play Stewart, but several sources had reported that fellow frontrunner Stephan James (Babes) was the studio's top choice.

Pierre shared a brief response on social media when his casting was announced, but has now addressed his upcoming Dcu debut in a little more detail during an interview with ComicBook.com.

“What I can tell you is that the team are just super, super excited to have this opportunity to bring this story to the people. And, so far as I’m concerned, I’m gonna do my very best to serve and honor and elevate in any way I can, John Stewart and the [Green Lantern] Corps.

Warning: there are Spoilers for every movie mentioned in this articleThe horror genre is alive and well, thanks to the wonderfully sadistic Art the Clown in his latest sequel Terrifier 3, plus other great franchise movies such as the surprisingly humorous Smile 2. One of the best elements of the horror genre is not just the actual frights and scares that audiences get from the kills and suspense, it's also when there's a plot twist that no one saw coming.

Sometimes, these surprises work extremely well. For example, when John Kramer rises from the dead in 2004's Saw, or when the hag-like creature appears in Barbarian from 2022. They were great plot twists that we never saw coming. However, despite the best intentions of all involved, there are many horror movies with a plot twist that's so obvious, that when it happens it's a let-down rather than a horrific shock.

Army Of The Dead...

One of ABC's newest shows this season, High Potential, is off to a very promising start. High Potential follows Kaitlin Olson's Morgan Guillory, a former cleaning lady, who joins the Major Crimes Unit of the LAPD as a consultant. Morgan, a single mom of three kids, is considered a High Intellectual Potential (Hip) with an Iq of 160, which makes her the ideal helper to solve crimes.

Morgan's partner in crime, Detective Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), balances Morgan's "act first, think later" nature with his "by the book" attitude and unshakable moral code. While Karadec and Morgan's professional relationship continues to develop, their dynamic leaves room for sparks to fly further down the line. However, Tom (Jd Pardo), a janitor for the LAPD who has undeniable chemistry with Morgan, was recently introduced. Tom connects with Morgan because of their shared grit, similar occupations, and flirty nature.

How Karadec & Tom Are Different...

The ending of Michael Bay's Ambulance showcases why the 2022 action thriller is still creating conversations. Ambulance stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Danny Sharp, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Will Sharp, Eiza Gonzlez as Cam Thompson, Garret Dillahunt as Captain Monroe, Jackson White as Officer Zach, A Martinez as Papi and Keir O'Donnell as FBI Agent Anson Clark. Taking place over the course of one day, Ambulance is a relentless, high-octane roller-coaster that quite literally never slows down but instead throws a number of wild plot, character and story devices at the audience in the midst of the chase.

The plot of Ambulance comes to a head when the diversion leads Danny and Will back to Papi's hideout, where Danny attempts to hand over Papi's share and move on. However, Papi wants to kill both Cam and Officer Zach, as they are now liabilities that have seen his operation. This leads to...

You're used to us sharing MCU rumours on a regular basis but, for the most part, the Dcu isn't the subject of quite so many leaks. Then, there's the small matter of DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn debunking them as quickly as they're reported!

Well, we have some Dcu updates from Nexus Point News' @ApocHorseman for you today. The biggest revelation is that The Authority is reportedly being reworked as an animated feature; if accurate, this is a huge change but one which makes sense given how obscure those characters are (and how positive early word on Creature Commandos has been). 

Talking of team-ups, it's said that early plans for Teen Titans call for the lineup to be the same as the animated series. That means we're getting Robin (the scooper admits he doesn't know which one), Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg. 

As for the mysterious Bane/Deathstroke movie,...

Multilingual South African actor and producer, Stelio Savante, who has a SAG Award cast nomination for playing Steve in Ugly Betty, has signed with London based Harter Allen Agency for representation in Europe and the Middle East. Savante recently wrapped key roles in three upcoming films, all based on true stories; Sarah’s Oil, Between Borders, and Hazel.

Sarah’s Oil, directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, is an Amazon MGM drama starring Zachary Levi, Naya Desir Johnson, Sonequa Martin Green, Garret Dillahunt, Bridget Regan, Kenric Green, Adyan Copes, Stelio Savante and Mel Rodriguez. The film will be released in theaters on December 25, 2025.

Between Borders, directed by Mark Freiburger, stars Elizabeth Tabish, Patrick Sabongui, and Stelio Savantewith Michael Paul Chan, and Elizabeth Mitchell. The drama is scheduled to release on January 26th in theaters nationwide, through Fathom events.

Survival thriller Hazel, directed by Daniel Bielinski stars Madelyn Dundon, Stelio Savante and Laurie Fortierwith Genevieve Bielinksi,...

DC and Max’s highly anticipated Lanterns series is steadily becoming a must-watch for fans. After navigating early setbacks, the show is making exciting progress with its casting, welcoming some intriguing new faces to the ensemble.

With its two leads and the rumored villain already cast, Lanterns is now adding another significant female character to the mix. While details about this mysterious new role are scarce, we’re here to share what we know so far.

It’s officially confirmed that American actress Poorna Jagannathan has joined the cast as a character named Zoe. While specifics about Zoe remain under wraps, there’s plenty to speculate about—and we’re breaking it all down for you. Keep reading to uncover more!

When it comes to the story of Lanterns, details remain scarce. What we do know is that the series will be Earth-based and heavily influenced by True Detective. Beyond that,...

DC’s and Max’s upcoming Lanterns series is slowly shaping up to be a project that the fans really want to see. The show is gradually assembling its cast after suffering a slew of difficulties at first. Some intriguing newcomers have joined the group, and it appears that the show is still going strong in that department.

After casting its two main characters, the female lead and the supposed villain, the show is now bringing in another major female character, although she is still a big mystery, so don’t expect too much information at this point; we will still bring you all the facts we do know.

Namely, it has been confirmed that American actress Poorna Jagannathan has been cast in the series as a character named Zoe. As of this point, this is all we know officially, but there are some intriguing things we can take away from this casting,...

Lanterns has so far assembled a very impressive cast, with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre set to lead the series as Hal Jordan and John Stewart. In terms of supporting players, DC Studios has turned to talented stars like Kelly Macdonald and Garret Dillahunt.

Now, the upcoming HBO series has added another impressive name, with Poorna Jagannathan (Never Have I Ever) set to play Lanterns' "Zoe."

She doesn't appear to be based on anyone from the comics but is described as effortlessly confident and poised in any setting, even those where she stands out. She is every bit as composed and cunning as the influential men around her.

Interestingly, Zoe is expected to be John's love interest, with Macdonald set to play Hal's love interest, Sheriff Kerry. Dillahunt plays modern cowboy William Macon, though it's possible these are all codenames to cover up who they've really been cast as.

Jagannathan...

Poorna Jagannathan is the latest actor to be cast in the Lanterns series!

The 51-year-old Never Have I Ever actress will make her comic book project debut in the upcoming Dcu television show, THR reports.

“At least one aunty is heading to DC...

Poorna Jagannathan (The Night Of) has joined the cast of HBO’s Lanterns series in a heavily recurring role.

The live-action Green Lantern series is said to have a True Detective vibe as it “follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.” Jagannathan will play Zoe, who is described as “effortlessly confident and poised in any setting, even those where she stands out. She is every bit as composed and cunning as the influential men around her.” It’s also rumoured that she may be a love interest for John Stewart.

Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) is set to star in Lanterns as Hal Jordan alongside Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) as John Stewart. Kelly MacDonald (Boardwalk Empire) will also star as Sheriff Kerry, a “no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town.

HBO’s Lanterns is expanding its cast with the addition of Poorna Jagannathan.

The Never Have I Ever star will have a recurring part in the show from DC Studios and Warner Bros. TV. Her character, Zoe, is described as an effortlessly confident and poised woman in any setting, and as composed and cunning as the influential men around her.

Lanterns is based on DC’s long-running Green Lantern comics and stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as, respectively, Hal Jordan and John Stewart, two of the best-known characters in the comics’ long history. HBO picked up Lanterns to series in June after years of start-and-stop development.

While the Green Lantern comics are galactic in scope, Lanterns will be a terrestrial story with a noirish vibe. Its logline reads, “The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery...

Poorna Jagannathan has been cast in a recurring role in the upcoming HBO series “Lanterns,” Variety has confirmed.

The show is based on DC’s “Green Lantern” comics. Jagannathan joins previously announced series leads Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre in the series, as well as cast members Kelly Macdonald and Garret Dillahunt.

Per the official logline, the show follows “new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”

Jagannathan will play Zoe, who is described as “effortlessly confident and poised in any setting, even those where she stands out. She is every bit as composed and cunning of the influential men around her.”

Jagannathan previously starred in the HBO limited series “The Night Of” in the role of Safar Khan. In TV, she is also known for her role in...

Poorna Jagannathan (Never Have I Ever) has been tapped for a heavily recurring role in Lanterns, HBO’s drama series based on the Green Lantern DC comic. She joins series regulars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and Kelly Macdonald as well as fellow recurring Garret Dillahunt.

The series, from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Jagannathan will play Zoe, who is effortlessly confident and poised in any setting, even those where she stands out. She is every bit as composed and cunning of the influential men around her. Zoe is rumored to be a love interest for John. Macdonald plays Hal’s love interest, Sheriff Kerry. Dillahunt plays modern cowboy William Macon.

The eight-episode Lanterns is produced by HBO in...

Peacock’s coming-of-age thriller series “Hysteria!” plunged its small Michigan town into full-blown Satanic Panic. Thanks to its teen protagonists and an atypically sympathetic police chief, order is mostly restored in Happy Hollow by season’s end.

Chief Dandridge (Bruce Campbell) had a particularly stressful arc in showrunners Matthew Scott Kane (Stitchers) and David Goodman’s (The Orville) inaugural season; the observant yet patient small-town lawman nearly succumbed to the hysteria himself and rallied to survive a near-death confrontation with The Reverend (Garret Dillahunt). The finale wraps up the season’s overarching questions, yet leaves lingering signs that The Reverend and Tracy Whitehead’s (Anna Camp) devious machinations still have roots in Happy Hollow.

Considering that Campbell plays his cop character with unconventional kindness and is billed as a guest star, not series regular, where does that leave the actor regarding the future of the series?

“Well, I am under contract,...

A scene from ‘High Potential’ season 1 episode 7 (Disney/Mitch Hasseth)

ABC’s High Potential episode seven, the fall finale, is set on Yes Day. What’s that? It’s the day when Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) has to say yes to Ava’s plans on how to spend her day of work at the LAPD. One of the items on the list is visiting her mom’s work and while she pets a dog, Tom (Jd Pardo) confirms Morgan’s number on the window written in orange chips dust was illegible. They flirt as he jokes that wound up calling an elderly woman on accident.

Ava (Amirah J) is shocked her mom doesn’t have a desk while everyone else does. Just as Ava’s taking a restroom break, a woman takes Lt. Melon (Garret Dillahunt) hostage and warns everyone not to move. She claims a nearby box is a bomb,...

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: High Potential continues to raise the stakes with every episode. “One of Us” was a nonstop roller coaster ride of thrills and almost kills.

The writers behind this series are brilliant sadists for starting the episode on such a sweet note. The kids were left out in “Hangover” but were brought back in a big way.

The central theme of High Potential is family. It’s been the driving force behind Morgan and almost every case the cops have handled since Miss Smarty Pants started.

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It definitely tracks that the midseason finale would put what matters most to Morgan on the line. And with a captor on her way to motherhood herself, no less.

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High Potential‘s midseason finale episode is almost here, and we have an exclusive sneak peek clip at Morgan’s (Kaitlin Olson) latest case in Tuesday’s (November 12) new installment titled, “One of Us.” In the first look (embedded above), Morgan attempts to solve a murder while being held at gunpoint in the Los Angeles Police Department. As the logline teases, Morgan brings her daughter Ava (Amirah J) into the department to show her around when things suddenly go awry and take a dangerous turn when the precinct is held hostage by the friends of a recently convicted man. Disney / Mitch Hasseth As the gun-wielding individuals seek answers, Lieutenant Melon (Garret Dillahunt) finds himself in the crosshairs. “I wish I could say there was something they missed,” Melon notes, looking at the investigation board, but adds, “It’s all here.” When one of the criminals (played by Michael Trotter) points a gun at Melon,...

The Fall Finale is upon us, and with it, a break in the premiere season of High Potential. But fret not, faithful viewers, for there will be one more episode before the series takes a hiatus.

It looks like the writers want the break to start off with a bang, literally. This time, the call is coming from inside the precinct.

Morgan just wanted to bring her kid to check out her work, and then the whole place gets taken hostage. Isn’t that just like a parent’s life? Make your plans in pencil.

(Mitch Hasseth/Disney)

From the promo for High Potential Season 1 Episode 7, the danger is closer to home than anyone expected this soon in the series.

The question is, will everyone make it out unscathed? This is a technical finale, after all. We’re likely to see a “Heroic Sacrifice” or “Bullet-Catcher,” as they are sometimes called.

DC and HBO’s Lanterns series is shaping up to be quite intriguing. After facing several setbacks, the show is gradually filling out its cast with some notable names, and the latest confirmed casting may hint at the series’ villain.

Garret Dillahunt has recently been confirmed for the role of “a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who hides his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated demeanor.” While this description is fairly vague, fans suspect it may suggest something more significant.

According to various rumors and theories circulating online, Dillahunt’s character might be the main antagonist of the series or connected to the villainous force at play. There’s also speculation that this storyline could extend beyond Lanterns, potentially leading to further appearances in the future.

The plot of Lanterns remains largely under wraps. What we do know is that it will be an Earth-based murder mystery inspired by True Detective,...

DC’s and HBO’s Lanterns series is shaping up to be a very interesting show. After it was initially hit with a series of setbacks, the series is slowly shaping its cast, with some interesting names joining the series, and it seems that the most recent confirmed casting could indicate the villain of the series.

As you probably know, Garret Dillahunt was recently confirmed for the series as “a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who masks his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated façade.” And while this is a very general description of the character, the fans believe that it might indicate something more.

Namely, according to some rumors and theories online, Dillahunt’s character is actually going to be the main villain of the series or someone connected to the villainous entity behind it all, but there is a running theory that it might not end with Lanterns and...

Lanterns has assembled an impressive cast which so far includes Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Garret Dillahunt, and Kelly Macdonald. 

Chandler is reportedly signed up for only this series and no movies, suggesting Lanterns will be where Hal's story ends in the Dcu. However, given the threat he and John could face in the show, that's starting to make sense. 

You'll recall that, when the HBO series was announced, Gunn said it "leads into the overall story that we're telling throughout the different movies and television shows. And we find this Ancient Horror on Earth. And these guys are basically, you know, super cops on precinct Earth."

When Dillahunt was cast in Lanterns, it was reported that he'll play, "a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who masks his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated façade."

That led to speculation online about the villainous Centre - a...

As we move closer to production, we’re starting to learn the names of the actors who will round out the cast for the upcoming DC Studios series, “Lanterns.” We already know the two leads, Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, but those two need some actors surrounding them, right?

According to Deadline, Garret Dillahunt is the latest actor to join DC Studios’ upcoming HBO series, “Lanterns.” The series is inspired by the “Green Lantern” DC comics and will tell the story of two Green Lanterns who come to Earth to investigate a crime.

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Garret Dillahunt is set to stir up trouble in HBO’s upcoming “Green Lantern” series, Lanterns. The Fear the Walking Dead alum will play a recurring role as William Macon, described as a charismatic cowboy with a dark side. Macon’s “ruthless ambition” lurking beneath a veneer of charm suggests he’ll be a formidable antagonist for the […]

Garret Dillahunt to Play Villain in HBO’s ‘Lanterns’...

As HBO's Lanterns series continues to round out its supporting cast, the latest addition is an actor who has played numerous memorable roles over the years, Garret Dillahunt.

According to Deadline, Dillahunt will play a villain, but his character doesn't appear to be anyone we might know from the comics.

Described as a "modern cowboy," William Macon is a "a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who masks his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated facade."

Dillahunt has a lot of experience playing villains, with appearances in the likes of The Last House on the Left, Looper, and HBO's Deadwood, in which he played two completely different characters (really three if you count his cameo in the movie).

Dillahunt joins the recently cast Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) as Hal Jordan.

Nexus Point News first reported that Dillahunt was in talks,...

Deadline reports that Garret Dillahunt (Fear the Walking Dead) has joined Lanterns in what will be a major recurring role. In my opinion, Dillahunt can do anything. The man is so good. He will be a welcome addition to the Green Lantern series.

It’s said that Dillahunt will play William Macon, a modern cowboy who is described as “a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who masks his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated facade.” As far as I know, this doesn’t sound like anyone from the comics. Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) is set to star in Lanterns as Hal Jordan alongside Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) as John Stewart. Kelly MacDonald (Boardwalk Empire) also recently boarded the series as Sheriff Kerry, a “no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town.“

The live-action Green Lantern series is said to have a True Detective vibe as it “follows new...

Exclusive: Garret Dillahunt (Fear The Walking Dead) has been tapped for a major recurring role in Lanterns, HBO’s drama series based on the Green Lantern DC comic. He joins leads Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre and series regular Kelly MacDonald.

The series, from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Dillahunt will play modern cowboy William Macon, a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who masks his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated facade. Macdonald plays Sheriff Kerry.

The eight-episode Lanterns is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who serves as showrunner, Lindelof and King are co-writing and executive producing. James Hawes is directing the first two episodes and also exec producing.

Dillahunt is...

It's been a huge month for fans of The Fall, which this writer, as one of those long-suffering fans, never thought she'd ever get to say. After spending years floating in streamless purgatory, Tarsem Sing's divisive 2006 masterpiece finally got a home—and a long overdue 4K restoration—over at Mubi.

Confirming a recent casting rumor, the trades are reporting that Kelly Macdonald has now officially signed on for a supporting role in HBO's Lanterns series.

We had heard that the Scottish actress - who has appeared in the likes of Trainspotting, No Country for Old Men and Boardwalk Empire - was up for the role of Hal Jordan's love-interest, which led to speculation that she might be playing Star Sapphire.

While her character is expected to become romantically involved with Jordan, she doesn't appear to be playing an established DC Comics hero or villain.

According to THR, Macdonald will play Sheriff Kerry, "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."

Macdonald joins Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) as Hal Jordan.

Peacock’s coming-of-age, Satanic Panic thriller series “Hysteria!” has turned the small Michigan town of Happy Hallow upside down, with many of its residents giving in to fear as bizarre phenomena takes root. At the forefront is Julie Bowen’s Linda, a doting housewife who finds herself in dire need of an exorcism.

Bloody Disgusting can exclusively debut a clip that peers into Linda’s possessed mind when Tracy Whitehead (Anna Camp) hosts an exorcism for all of Happy Hallow to witness.

All episodes of “Hysteria!” are available to stream on Peacock. Episodes also air weekly on USA Network.

Written and executive produced by Matthew Scott Kane (Stitchers) and David Goodman (The Orville), “Hysteria!” explores America’s dark history of mass hysteria through the shocking story of the teenage Satanic Panic. The series follows a group of 1980s high school misfits as they exploit the growing hysteria around teen occult activity.

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Paramount+ is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of some of the best Paramount+ original shows including Landman and The Agency. Just like every month, Paramount+ is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 best movies and TV shows coming to Paramount+ in November 2024.

Hacksaw Ridge (November 1)

Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical epic war drama film directed by Mel Gibson from a screenplay co-written by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight. Based on the 2004 documentary The Conscientious Objector by Terry Benedict, the 2016 film follows the story of Desmond Doss, who joins the army after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour but refuses to handle weapons and engage in war instead he chooses to serve as a combat medic in the American army.

Billy Magnussen has left the Off Broadway production of Robert O’Hara’s Shit. Meet. Fan. due to what producers say is “an unforeseen health concern.”

With Magnussen’s departure – he’ll be replaced by Take Me Out Tony nominee Michael Oberholtzer – the opening date for the play at McC Theater has been moved from Monday, October 28, to Monday, November 18.

Previews began Thursday, October 10, and Oberholtzer will take over the role of “Frank” sometime next week. Understudy Jesse Pennington will temporarily step into the role beginning with tonight’s performance.

The production, which also stars Garret Dillahunt, Genevieve Hannelius, Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, Debra Messing, Tramell Tillman and Constance Wu, runs through December 15.

In a statement tonight, producers said, “We are grateful for [Magnussen’s] work in the play and wish him a quick recovery.” Additional details about the nature of the health concern were not released.

“In a true only-in-showbiz moment,...

Writers/Executive producers/Showrunners Matthew Scott Kane (Stitchers) and David Goodman (The Orville) blend horror, humor, and heart in “Hysteria!” Peacock’s coming-of-age series mines its drama and horror from America’s dark history of mass hysteria through the shocking story of the teenage Satanic Panic.

The series follows a group of 1980s high school misfits as they exploit the growing hysteria around teen occult activity, and it boasts a tremendous cast that ensures these characters will worm their way into your heart before the horror ensues.

Garret Dillahunt (The Last House on the Left), Nolan North (Pretty Little Liars), Elijah Richardson (Fantasy Football), Milly Shapiro (Hereditary), Allison Scagliotti (Warehouse 13), and Jessica Treska (Alex & Me) star alongside Bruce Campbell, Julie Bowen, Anna Camp, Emjay Anthony, Chiara Aurelia, Kezii Curtis, and Nikki Hahn.

Bloody Disgusting spoke with Kane and Goodman ahead of the series’ debut, where the pair revealed how...

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What marks the devil? Is it a hulking figure with burnt skin and massive horns? Is it a personal enemy or unseen force? What is hell, if not a high school hallway, haunted by inner and outer demons that can only be escaped when you walk out the door?

It might be all of that, as it is in Peacock’s “Hysteria!” created by Matthew Scott Kane. In the 1980s bliss of suburban Michigan, a the high school quarterback has disappeared, a bloody pentagram left in his wake. Dylan Campbell (Emjay Anthony) gets mistaken for a Satanist by the popular Judith (Jessica Treska) because he plays in a heavy metal band with friends, so they pose as Satanists to become popular. But as fear of the occult grips the town of Happy Hollow, the innocent teens become prime suspects, and a powerful force takes root that threatens everyone.

For the most part,...

Just in time for a Halloween binge, Hysteria! is now available on Peacock and, having seen most of the series already, I can definitely say that it's worth your time. An 80s-set horror story that doesn't feel like it's focused on nostalgia, Hysteria! has a great cast with great chemistry, and it really does a great job of building up its characters, including its supporting cast, which features Bruce Campbell as the chief of police in a town where satanic panic takes hold. During a recent press day, I caught up with Bruce Campbell, where we talked about his new role and his experience with satanic panic in the 1980s.

Synopsis: "When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a...

Plot: When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported “supernatural activity” triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them.

Review: There have been many 1980s-set retro horror movies in recent years, ranging from My Best Friend’s Exorcism to Totally Killer and more. The 80s were a bastion of paranoia about the impact of Dungeons & Dragons and heavy metal, a thread used in Netflix’s Stranger Things. The new series Hysteria! goes back to the heart of the Satanic Panic to see how one small town in Michigan deals with its own devilish challenges. Led by genre legend Bruce Campbell along with Julie Bowen,...

In the midst of the 1980s Satanic Panic and the eerie disappearance of the high school quarterback, what’s a failing band to do but rebrand itself as a Satanic metal band? Soon, business is booming— but not for the better, as they become the center of a witch hunt. The Peacock Original series “Hysteria!,” featuring Julie Bowen, Bruce Campbell, and more, premieres on Friday, Oct. 18. You can watch all eight episodes at release with Subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch “Hysteria!” When: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Peacock. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com About “Hysteria!”

Set during the Satanic panic of the 1980s, “Hysteria” follows a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts who realize they can capitalize on the disappearance of a beloved varsity quarterback as whispers of occult activity and Satatic influence break out all over town. Dethkrunch members Dylan, Jordy,...

Matthew Scott Kane and David A. Goodman are taking audiences back to the Satanic Panic for a hilarious and twisty ride with Hysteria!. The TV show serves as Kane's biggest project to date as a writer, having primarily worked as a production assistant on everything from American Horror Story to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, while having also penned one episode of the ABC Family sci-fi crime drama Stitchers. Goodman, on the other hand, has six Emmy nominations under his belt for his work on Futurama and Family Guy, while also having worked on Seth MacFarlane's The Orville.

Created by Kane and showrun by him and Goodman, Hysteria! is set in a fictional small Michigan town in the '80s that is rocked by the disappearance of a local varsity quarterback, which seemingly points to a potential Satanic cult in the area. As the investigation continues, a trio...

Anna Camp and Nikki Hahn are a mother and daughter whose secrets risk their idyllic small town in Hysteria!. Camp found her breakout roles in the back-to-back hits of HBO's True Blood and the Pitch Perfect movies, having since starred in everything from the Netflix comedy Desperados to Prime Video's short-lived, yet well-received, period drama Good Girls Revolt. Hahn, on the other hand, has been steadily making a name for herself in recent years after a variety of guest TV appearances, with more recent roles including Disney Channel's well-received Adventures in Babysitting remake and recurring role on American Housewife.

Camp and Hahn star in Hysteria! as Tracy and Faith Whitehead, a devout Christian and her daughter living in a quiet Michigan town in the '80s. Despite her best efforts to keep her daughter on a tight leash, Faith's relationship with varsity quarterback Ryan Hudson sees her kidnapped by...