James Gunn Hints Hal Jordan May Not Really Be Dead in 'Lanterns'
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn addressed the biggest controversy in HBO's Lanterns, the early death of Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan, in a reply to an unhappy fan. His careful wording, especially the phrase 'if that's exactly what that is,' has fueled theories that Hal isn't truly gone. Here is what he said and what it might mean.
Skillo Staff
Sep 23, 2026 · 3 min read