Ulrich Thomsen cast as Sinestro in HBO Max series Lanterns

Danish actor Ulrich Thomsen will portray the character Sinestro in the HBO Max series ‘Lanterns’. Sinestro, the primary adversary of Green Lantern, is set to make his debut in the fourth episode of the first season.

In the series, Sinestro is depicted as being held captive rather than serving as the central antagonist. The show, which functions as a dark crime thriller, follows intergalactic agents Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder on Earth.

A recent trailer for the fourth episode suggests increasing tension between the two protagonists. The footage shows Sinestro manipulating Hal Jordan and issuing a provocative warning that Jordan may eventually need to kill John Stewart. The narrative also explores the lineage of John Stewart, touching upon the idea that eligibility for the Green Lantern ring may be linked to genetics.