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TheLanternsDC Show cast recently added Ulrich Thomsen asGreen Lanternvillain Sinestro. Now, a renowned digital artist has unveiled a new image that reveals what Thomsen could look like as a comic-accurate version of Sinestro in the DCU.
Lanternswas among the first projects announced when DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn unveiled his initial DCU slate. TheGreen Lanternseries starsAaron Pierre as John Stewartand Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops from the Green Lantern Corps investigating a murder in “the American heartland.” Details on this murder mystery haven’t been divulged, but fans learned Sinestro will be involved in the show in some capacity when Thomsen was cast as the villain in January 2025.
Like his comic book counterpart,Deadline’s report on Thomsen joining theLanternscast described Sinestro as a former Green Lantern gone rogue and obsessed with his former protege, Hal Jordan. Of course, withLanternsonly having just started production, fans have yet to see what Thomsen’s Sinestro will look like. Fortunately, digital artistBossLogicunveiled a new image that imagines Thomsen with Sinstro’s signature magenta skin and yellow outfit.The Sinestro Corps logocan also be seen on his costume.
Pierre, Chandler, and Thomsen will be joined by their fellowLanternscast members Kelly McDonaldas Sherrif Kerry, Garrett Dillahunt as William Macon, and Poorna Jagannathan, who will play a potential love interest for John Stewart named Zoe. On Instagram, Ulrich shared a photo of Deadline’s report on hisLanternscasting, noting that although the superhero genre is new to him, “it’s going to be fun.” Fortunately for Thomsen, he’ll have several talented individuals to guide him in this “new genre.”
Lost,The Leftovers, and HBO’sWatchmenseries creator Damon Lindelof co-wroteLanternswith Chris Mundy and Tom King, with Mundy also serving as showrunner. The first twoLanternsepisodeswill be directed by James Hawes, whose past directorial credits include episodes ofBlack Mirror,Penny Dreadful,Doctor Who, and many more popular shows. So, there’s no shortage of behind-the-scenes talent familiar with genre projects that are also acclaimed.
Thomsen himself is well-known for playing Kai Proctor on the Cinemax series titledBanshee, among other roles. His resume is impressive, so fans should rest easy knowing Sinestro is in more than capable hands. The murder being investigated inLanternsis connected to the larger DCU story Gunn plans to tell. So, fans are excited to see how Sinestro factors into this mystery.
