The upcoming DC Studios sequence “Lanterns” has solid Jason Ritter in a recurring function.
Ritter joins a solid that additionally contains Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen. Per the official logline, the present follows “new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn right into a darkish, earth-based thriller as they examine a homicide within the American heartland.”
Ritter will play Billy Macon, described as “a handsome charmer who does his father’s bidding. Capitalizing on his household’s status, he clings to his small-town ego and has all the pieces to lose.”
Ritter presently seems within the CBS drama “Matlock” reverse Kathy Bates, which has been renewed for a second season. He’s additionally set to seem within the upcoming second season of “Poker Face” at Peacock. He’s recognized for his roles in exhibits like “Joan of Arcadia,” “Kevin (In all probability) Saves the World,” “Parenthood,” and “Elevating Dion.” He earned an Emmy nomination for his function in “Parenthood” and was additionally nominated for the brief type sequence “Tales of Titans.” Ritter has additionally starred in movies akin to “Frozen II,” “The Story,” and “The Meddler.”
He’s repped by The Burstein Firm and Gersh.
“Lanterns” is produced by HBO in affiliation with Warner Bros. Tv and DC Studios. It was picked up for eight episodes at HBO in June 2024. Initially supposed as a Max authentic, the present shifted to HBO as a part of a brand new content material delineation plan.
“Lanterns” is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King. All three function government producers together with James Hawes, with Hawes additionally directing the primary two episodes. James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Ron Schmid additionally an government produce. Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Alik Sakharov will direct on the sequence. HBO produces in affiliation with Warner Bros. Tv and DC Studios.
