James Gunn and Garret Dillahunt Address Green Arrow Casting Rumors for HBO’s Lanterns

Dillahunt confirms his role as William Macon, debunking speculation sparked by his Instagram post featuring Green Arrow imagery.

Overview

James Gunn officially denied rumors that Garret Dillahunt would portray Green Arrow in the upcoming Lanterns series on HBO.
Dillahunt clarified that the Green Arrow images he posted on Instagram were from an old Halloween costume and not related to the show.
Dillahunt confirmed that he is playing William Macon, a recurring character described as a conspiracy-minded modern cowboy, in Lanterns.
The confirmed core cast of Lanterns includes Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner.
Lanterns, part of the new DCU slate, is currently in production with no official release date yet but is expected to debut in late 2025 or 2026.