In a new Lanterns clip, Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan says the galaxy is a pretty peaceful place.
However, Garret Dillahunt's William Macon asks him if it's so peaceful, why does it need space cops?
That's actually a pretty valid question.
Dillahunt's character seems to think there's an extraterrestrial threat heading towards the Earth, making an analogy to Native Americans being unaware of European settlers heading to the East Coast back in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Previous footage from Lanterns has revealed that Green Lantern predecessors, the Manhunters, might already be on the planet, hiding in plain sight as the DCU has given them the added ability to shapeshift.
But is there an even bigger threat approaching?
This is the third new clip released from Lanterns this week, as previous footage has shown Hal Jordan's Harry Potter-focused interrogation strategy and John Stewart's reaction to being called Hal's sidekick.
Lanterns begins streaming on HBO Max next Sunday, August 16th at 9 PM EST.
Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. Fans will also see Nathan Fillion reprise his role as the abrasive Guy Gardner, connecting Lanterns to his appearance in Superman.
The stellar cast also includes Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, a pivotal character in the local mystery, while Ulrich Thomsen will portray the iconic rogue Sinestro, Hal Jordan's former mentor.
Other key cast members include Garret Dillahunt as the conspiracy-minded William Macon, Jason Ritter as his charming son Billy, and Nicole Ari Parker as John Stewart's mother, Bernadette.
Back in July 2025, the 8-episode HBO superhero drama wrapped filming are kicking off principal photography in February. The lengthy post-production time is another strong indicator that the series will eventually visit places other than Rushville, Nebraska.
The official synopsis for the series states that the plot centers on a seemingly isolated murder in the American heartland, specifically Nebraska. This local crime will draw the veteran Green Lantern Corps member Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and his new recruit, John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), into deeper, more sinister revelations.
Lanterns is set to premiere on HBOMax on August 16.
Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen) is on board as a co-creator of the HBO drama, putting him right at the center of the show’s creative direction. He’s joined by Chris Mundy (Hell on Wheels, Low Winter Sun) and Tom King.
Mundy serves as the showrunner for the production while King supplied the initial pitch. Lindelof wrote the pilot and is in charge of overall story development.