Kyle Chandler may have given fans their first glimpse at his take on Hal Jordan ahead of production on Lanterns, the upcoming Green Lantern HBO series.

A photo of Chandler with a noticeably different style has fans wondering if it’s connected to his role as Hal Jordan in Lanterns. The image, which features Chandler posing with a fan, reveals the 59-year-old actor sporting a medium-length hairstyle and a full beard. The style bears a striking resemblance to Hal Jordan’s appearance in the Green Lantern: Earth One comic book series by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko.

New photo of DCU Hal Jordan aka Kyle Chandler with a fan!
Looks like he’s rocking the Green Lantern: Earth One look for Lanterns!!!! 🟢
Don’t forget, filming begins next month!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/baKPeDWd0H

— Green Lantern DCU Updates (@LanternUpdates) December 15, 2024

Though it remains unclear if Chandler’s current look will make its way into the series, the bearded and rugged take on Hal Jordan could signal a fresh interpretation of the character for the DCU. It’s a far cry from Ryan Reynolds’ clean-shaven look in the 2011 Green Lantern movie — a welcome change, given that the movie was a critical and commercial failure.

What to expect from the Green Lantern HBO series

Lanterns was one of the first projects announced under James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe slate. Gunn described the series as a grounded, Earth-based mystery similar to HBO’s True Detective, with Hal Jordan and John Stewart uncovering a “terrifying mystery” connected to the the larger DC Universe. With Aaron Pierre set to portray John Stewart, Chandler’s Hal Jordan is expected to play a significant role as his mentor.

Production on Lanterns is slated to begin in early 2025, with anticipation steadily building for the show’s debut on HBO. As one of the key titles in the new DC Universe, Lanterns will mark a key step in reintroducing Green Lantern to audiences after the 2011 movie, with Chandler and Pierre leading the charge in bringing Hal Jordan and John Stewart to life.

Lanterns does not yet have a release date. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe.