'Lanterns' Season 2 Is Already in the Works Whether It Happens or Not

Key Points:

• Lanterns, a show about Earth’s first Green Lantern Hal Jordan and his trainee John Stewart, has just premiered its first episode with seven more to come, airing Sundays at 9 p.m. EST on HBO and HBO Max.
• Showrunner Chris Mundy is already working on season two alongside comic book writer Christopher Cantwell, currently in the story-breaking phase, although the renewal has not yet been officially confirmed.
• Mundy emphasized the uncertainty of season two’s approval, noting the emotional challenge of preparing for a new season without a guaranteed green light, but remains hopeful about continuing the story with familiar characters in fresh ways.
• The first season was developed with executive producers Damon Lindelof and Tom King, who have since moved on to other projects, leaving Mundy and Cantwell to lead the second season’s creative direction.
• Fans and critics have responded positively to the initial episodes, suggesting strong potential for a successful second season if it is approved.