Nathan Fillion teases Guy Gardner in DCU Lanterns show, revealing more about the character’s approach ahead of his anticipated appearance in James Gunn’s Superman movie, which premieres in theaters next month. After this debut, Fillion’s portrayal of Guy Gardner will continue in Lanterns, the new DCU show currently in production and featuring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart.
Exploring Guy Gardner’s character shift in Lanterns
During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Nathan Fillion shared that audiences can expect Guy Gardner to seem “a little bit higher strung” in Lanterns compared to his first appearance in Superman. Discussing the nuanced personality shifts of the character, Fillion reflected:
“I’ve done a scene in Lanterns, we filmed it already, where he’s contently smug. It’s neat to see him in different environments and how those different environments will affect a character.”
—Nathan Fillion, Actor
He also pointed out the complexity behind taking on the role of a Green Lantern who is not necessarily the ideal hero. Fillion revealed:
“I love the idea that if you have an emergency and you need a Green Lantern — there’s thousands of them out there in the galaxy — this is the last one you want…What is very true about Guy Gardner…is you don’t have to be good and pure of heart to be a Green Lantern. You just have to be fearless. You just have to have the will. And Guy Gardner thinks he can take on Superman. That’s how fearless he is. No, you can’t take on Superman, dude.”
—Nathan Fillion, Actor
Lanterns series brings together a diverse cast and creative team
Production for Lanterns, led by showrunner Chris Mundy and with writers and executive producers Damon Lindelof and Tom King, is reportedly more than halfway complete. Joining Fillion, Chandler, and Pierre in the cast are Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, Garret Dillahunt as William Macon, and Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe.
The collaboration of industry names like Tom King and Damon Lindelof underscores the show’s focus on expanding the DCU’s scope, with the filming drawing keen interest from fans and media, including SuperHeroHype and Entertainment Weekly.
What’s next for Guy Gardner and the DCU?
Lanterns is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max in 2026, giving viewers the chance to see Guy Gardner’s journey beyond his introduction in Superman, which opens in theaters July 11, 2025. Nathan Fillion’s version of the character is also confirmed for an appearance in Peacemaker Season 2, arriving August 21, 2025. As anticipation grows, updates about filming and the evolving cast ensure that the DCU remains a central topic in entertainment discussions, with notable figures such as James Gunn and the broader cast contributing to ongoing developments.
