‘Lanterns’ Star Kelly Macdonald Breaks Down Episode 7’s Most Quietly Emotional Reunion Scene
Episode 7 of HBO’s *Lanterns* moves the story a decade beyond the events of 2016, as John Stewart returns to Rushville and the series edges closer to revealing who killed Hal Jordan. The episode also shows how the earlier events still shape the town and its residents, including Sheriff Kerry Kane and her former partner, Billy Macon.
In an interview with Collider, Kelly Macdonald discusses Kerry’s guarded nature and the vulnerability beneath it, as well as filming a younger version of the character. Macdonald describes Kerry’s reunion with a Halogram as emotionally significant; Jason Ritter talks about Billy’s small-town influence and his decision to confront John. The article also notes that Kerry’s past in Gotham led her to make Rushville her home and take responsibility for protecting it.
- Episode 7 jumps ten years ahead as John returns to Rushville.
- Hal’s death mystery remains unresolved, with the show moving closer to an answer.
- Macdonald and Ritter discuss Kerry’s grief and Billy’s conflict with John.