James Hawes to Direct HBO's New 'Lanterns' Series

The series, based on DC's Green Lanterns, will feature Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and is set to explore a dark mystery on Earth.

James Hawes, known for 'Slow Horses' and 'Black Mirror', will direct the first two episodes and serve as executive producer.
'Lanterns' follows Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Kyle Chandler is confirmed to play Hal Jordan, while casting for John Stewart is ongoing with Aaron Pierre and Stephan James as contenders.
The series is part of the new DC Universe slate under James Gunn and Peter Safran, with Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King as executive producers and writers.
An eight-episode straight-to-series order has been secured by HBO, marking a fresh take on the Green Lantern mythos.