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Kyle Chandler says Lanterns won’t be a “slow burn” after Hal Jordan’s episode 1 cliffhanger: “It’s an exciting poker game”
Actor Kyle Chandler has said that the upcoming DC television series "Lanterns" will not unfold as a "slow burn", despite a cliffhanger ending for Hal Jordan's story in the first episode. His comments will reassure viewers hoping for a faster-paced instalment of the Green Lantern franchise, which has faced mixed fortunes on screen in the past.
Chandler, who stars in the show, described the unfolding plot as "an exciting poker game", suggesting a series driven by tension, strategy and steadily raised stakes rather than a drawn-out build-up. Beyond these remarks, the article does not provide further detail on plot, cast or release information.
In short
- Kyle Chandler says Lanterns avoids a "slow burn" pace.
- Episode 1 ends on a Hal Jordan cliffhanger.
- Chandler likens the show's tension to "an exciting poker game".
Explained simply
Green Lantern is a DC Comics superhero whose stories centre on a corps of space-based heroes who use rings to create powerful green light constructs. Hal Jordan, one of the best-known Green Lanterns, is a human pilot who becomes a member of the corps.
Lanterns is a television series featuring Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler, an American actor known for roles in film and television. It is part of DC’s screen adaptations, which have had mixed results; the show’s approach may shape how viewers respond to this version of the character and his story.