The project is said to be like True Detective with the Hal Jordan Green Lantern being a more grizzled veteran paired with a younger Lantern named John Stewart. The role of Stewart has not yet been cast. The pair team up to solve an Earth-bound murder mystery, and it should be tied to DC’s new film universe.
While most know Chandler best from Friday Night Lights, he’s been a favorite around these parts going all the way back to his CBS fantasy series Early Edition. That show lasted four seasons on the network.
With the #1 role snapped up, attention is now going toward the other series lead. It is said they are casting a “young, fresh-faced actor” to play the John Stewart role.
Hal Jordan made his first appearance in DC Comics’ Showcase #22 back in 1959. John Stewart, one of comics’ first African-American superheroes, made his debut in late 1971.