Sinestro Actor Ulrich Thomsen Wraps Filming on LANTERNS, Shares Hopeful Farewell
DC Studios' Lanterns is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated projects in the revamped DCU, and things are moving along behind the scenes.
Ulrich Thomsen, who plays the iconic villain Sinestro, has officially wrapped filming his scenes for the upcoming HBO Max series.
Thomsen revealed the news via Instagram, sharing a short but heartfelt message that suggests this might not be the last time we see him with a yellow ring.
“Bye for now #sinestro I’ll keep one side for later. Hope too see you again,” he wrote.
Lanterns, which began production back in February 2025, will center on Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Kyle Chandler steps into the role of Hal, while Aaron Pierre brings John to life. The story dives into a dark mystery on Earth that entangles both Lanterns as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
According to the official synopsis: “The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”
The cast lineup includesKelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, Garret Dillahunt as modern cowboy William Macon, Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Nicole Ari Parker as Bernadette Stewart, Jason Ritter as Billy Macon, Sherman Augustus as John Stewart Sr., and Paul Ben-Victor as Antaan.
The series is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with the first two episodes directed by Hawes. All four creatives are also serving as executive producers.
There’s still no confirmed premiere date for Lanterns, but it’s expected to hit HBO Max sometime in 2026. It’ll join a growing slate of DCU projects including Peacemaker Season 2 (coming next month), Supergirl (June 26, 2026), Clayface (September 11, 2026), and James Gunn’s Superman, which is currently playing in theaters.