Max’s ‘Lanterns’ Introduces a New Star – Say Hello to Zoe!
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DC and Max’s highly anticipated Lanterns series is steadily becoming a must-watch for fans. After navigating early setbacks, the show is making exciting progress with its casting, welcoming some intriguing new faces to the ensemble.
With its two leads and the rumored villain already cast, Lanterns is now adding another significant female character to the mix. While details about this mysterious new role are scarce, we’re here to share what we know so far.
It’s officially confirmed that American actress Poorna Jagannathan has joined the cast as a character named Zoe. While specifics about Zoe remain under wraps, there’s plenty to speculate about—and we’re breaking it all down for you. Keep reading to uncover more!
When it comes to the story of Lanterns, details remain scarce. What we do know is that the series will be Earth-based and heavily influenced by True Detective. Beyond that, our insights are limited to a brief description from James Gunn, who characterized the project as one that…
leads into the overall story that we’re telling throughout the different movies and television shows. And we find this Ancient Horror on Earth. And these guys are basically, you know, super cops on precinct Earth
The series will feature two iconic Green Lanterns—Hal Jordan and John Stewart—with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre cast in the lead roles, respectively. Kelly Macdonald is set to play Sheriff Kerry, who appears to be Jordan’s love interest, while Garret Dillahunt takes on the role of William Macon, a character rumored to be the series’ primary antagonist.
Now, we can officially confirm that Poorna Jagannathan has joined the cast as a character named Zoe. Here’s how the actress reacted to her casting:
The actress’s excitement about joining Lanterns is evident, especially after her acclaimed work in major projects like The Night Of and Never Have I Ever. But what about her character? Who exactly is Zoe? At this stage, details remain unclear—but there are some interesting possibilities.
We do know the series will involve an older woman, potentially central to the mystery. Rumors also suggest that John Stewart’s love interest will be a local older woman. This hints that Zoe might be that pivotal character, which would make her role a significant one.
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