Ulrich Thomsen Cast as Sinestro in HBO's Green Lantern Series 'Lanterns'

The Danish actor will portray the iconic DC supervillain in the upcoming series centered on Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigating a dark mystery on Earth.

• Ulrich Thomsen, known for roles in 'The Blacklist' and 'Banshee,' will play Sinestro, a former Green Lantern turned rogue, in HBO's 'Lanterns.'
• The series follows Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) as they investigate a murder in the American heartland with intergalactic implications.
• Sinestro, described as ruthless and manipulative, was once a mentor to Hal Jordan before becoming obsessed with power and creating the fear-based Yellow Lantern Corps.
• The show is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with James Hawes directing the first two episodes and serving as an executive producer.
• Scheduled for an eight-episode run, 'Lanterns' is expected to premiere in 2026, though a specific release date has not yet been announced.

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