Jason Ritter is slated to join HBO’s upcoming series Lanterns (inspired by the Green Lantern DC comic) in a recurring role. The series is currently in production.

Ritter will portray Billy Macon who tries to cash in on his family’s name as he carries out tasks for his father. His father, William, is portrayed by Garret Dillahunt, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Billy Macon, described as “a good-looking charmer who does his father’s bidding. Capitalizing on his family’s reputation, he clings to his small-town ego and has everything to lose.”

Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler will portray John Stewart and Hal Jordan, who are, according to an official synopsis, “two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”  The show will also star Kelly Macdonald, Poorna Jagannathan and Ulrich Thomsen.

Ritter currently appears in the CBS drama “Matlock” opposite Kathy Bates, which has been renewed for a second season. He is also set to appear in the upcoming second season of “Poker Face” at Peacock.

“Lanterns”  was picked up for eight episodes at HBO in June 2024. Originally intended as a Max original, the show shifted to HBO and is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Ron Schmidt serving as executive producers.

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