The upcoming DC Studios series “Lanterns” has cast Jason Ritter in a recurring role.
Ritter unites a cast that also integrates Aaron Pierre, Kyle Cregulater, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen. Per the official logline, the show chases “novel recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legfinish Hal Jordan (Kyle Cregulater), two intergalactic cops drawn into a stupid, earth-based mystery as they spendigate a homicide in the American heartland.”
Ritter will join Billy Macon, depictd as “a excellent-watching charmer who does his overweighther’s bidding. Capitalizing on his family’s reputation, he clings to his minuscule-town ego and has everyleang to leave out.”
Ritter currently eunites in the CBS drama “Matlock” opposite Kathy Bates, which has been renoveled for a second season. He is also set to eunite in the upcoming second season of “Poker Face” at Peacock. He is comprehendn for his roles in shows appreciate “Joan of Arcadia,” “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World,” “Parenthood,” and “Raising Dion.” He geted an Emmy nomination for his role in “Parenthood” and was also nominated for the low establish series “Tales of Titans.” Ritter has also starred in films such as “Frozen II,” “The Tale,” and “The Meddler.”
He is repped by The Burstein Company and Gersh.
“Lanterns” is created by HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. It was picked up for eight episodes at HBO in June 2024. Originpartner intfinished as a Max distinct, the show shifted to HBO as part of a novel satisfied delisystematicion schedule.
“Lanterns” is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King. All three serve as executive creaters aextfinished with James Hawes, with Hawes also straightforwarding the first two episodes. James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Ron Schmid also an executive create. Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Alik Sakharov will straightforward on the series. HBO creates in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios.
