HBO’s highly anticipated series Lanterns has added a major DC Comics villain to its lineup. Ulrich Thomsen has been confirmed to portray Sinestro in the upcoming Green Lantern-inspired show. Sinestro, a key figure in the Green Lantern universe, will appear as a recurring character.
Thomsen joins a star-studded cast led by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, who will play the show’s protagonists, Hal Jordan and John Stewart, respectively. Other cast members include Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. Plot: A Dark Mystery for Intergalactic Cops The official description of Lanterns teases a gripping storyline centered on two Green Lanterns.
The show follows Hal Jordan, a seasoned member of the Green Lantern Corps, and John Stewart, a rookie recruit, as they team up to investigate a murder in the American heartland. The series is described as an earth-based mystery with intergalactic elements, blending crime drama with the sci-fi elements fans expect from the Green Lantern mythos. DC Comic’s Sinestro: A Complex and Iconic Villain Sinestro is one of the most enduring villains in DC Comics history, first appearing in 1961.
A former member of the Green Lantern Corps, Sinestro was expelled for abusing his powers, which led to his transformation into a rogue figure. His relationship with Hal Jordan, once his mentee, adds a layer of complexity to his character. The official character description highlights Sinestro’s “ruthless yet undeniably charming” nat.
