Danish Actor Ulrich Thomsen Cast as Sinestro in HBO’s DC Series Lanterns

In a fresh development for HBO’s DC series titled “Lanterns”, the villainous character Sinestro from the Green Lantern universe has been introduced to the cast. The Danish actor Ulrich Thomsen will portray Sinestro, a cunning and captivating figure who was once a Green Lantern but has since turned sinister. This new addition promises to heighten the suspense in the forthcoming series.

This casting was first reported by Deadline.

Ulrich Thomsen has been cast as Sinestro in the ‘LANTERNS’ series.

(Source: Deadline)

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In this rephrased version: Thomasen, recognized for his work across Danish and U.S. productions, will be part of an illustrious ensemble featuring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre portraying iconic Green Lantern Hal Jordan and rookie John Stewart respectively. The series also boasts Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan in significant roles. The Green Lanterns series focuses on Jordan and Stewart, two cosmic law enforcers, who find themselves entangled in a sinister mystery on Earth while investigating a murder in the Midwest of America.

In the expansive DC Comics universe, Sinestro plays a crucial role in the Green Lantern storyline. Originally part of the Green Lantern Corps, he was expelled due to his misuse of immense power. His fixation on undermining his previous student, Hal Jordan, is a significant trait that shaped his character and led to an iconic comic book conflict called the Sinestro Corps War.

The cold-hearted cunning of Sinestro places him among the most intricate and hazardous adversaries in the DC universe lore. In the 2011 flop “Green Lantern,” Mark Strong portrayed this character. The movie depicted Sinestro as the top Green Lantern, culminating with his acquisition of a yellow ring powered by fear, which would have been significant in a sequel that was never produced.

I’m very excited to see what he can do as Sinestro.

But we really wasted a god tier casting with Mark Strong in 2011.

— A.J. (@AJM0013) January 24, 2025

Through various animated productions across the years, he’s been brought to life by several different voice actors, solidifying his role as a pivotal character within the series.

In a fresh development for his character, Thomsen’s casting opens up a new chapter. With an illustrious career in Danish films such as “The Celebration” and notable roles in American TV shows like “Banshee,” “The Blacklist,” “Counterpart,” and “The New Pope,” Thomsen brings a diverse skill set to the role. His interpretation of Sinestro is expected to delve into the intricate psychological and emotional layers of this character, who is known for his tragic downfall and fixation on revenge.

The Lanterns television show is jointly written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with James Hawes taking charge of the first two episodes. This eight-episode production is a collaboration between HBO, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios. Initially planned for Max Original, Lanterns will now be broadcast on HBO due to a change in content distribution strategy.

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2025-01-25 22:55