‘Lanterns’ Bosses and Stars on How the Show’s Grounded Approach Ushers in an ‘Entirely Different Kind of Superhero’

The upcoming television series Lanterns, part of the newly expanded DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran, is being developed with a grounded narrative approach. Co-creators including Chris Mundy are leading the project, which aims to present a distinct interpretation of the Green Lantern franchise compared to previous iterations.

This new direction is intended to differentiate the series from the 2011 Green Lantern film, which was met with critical disapproval. By focusing on a more realistic tone, the production team seeks to redefine audience expectations for the superhero property within the broader DCU framework.