James Gunn defends Hal Jordan's legacy in HBO's Lanterns

James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, has addressed fan criticism regarding the HBO series ‘Lanterns’ and the fate of character Hal Jordan. Responding to social media comments claiming the show disrespects the character's legacy by depicting his death, Gunn clarified that Jordan remains a central figure with significant screen time. He noted that knowing the character's time of death is not necessarily the same as an abrupt killing, suggesting ambiguity regarding the character's ultimate fate.

Meanwhile, acclaimed comic book writer Grant Morrison has expressed a change of heart regarding the series. After initially criticizing the production's approach, Morrison stated in a Substack post that the show has improved significantly. Morrison specifically praised the performances of Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, noting that the series' nuanced approach has become effective.