Updated
Updated · Gizmodo · Aug 19
Lanterns Team Breaks Season 2 Story 6 Weeks In Without HBO Green Light
Updated
Updated · Gizmodo · Aug 19

Lanterns Team Breaks Season 2 Story 6 Weeks In Without HBO Green Light

3 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Aug 19

Summary

  • Six weeks into development, showrunner Chris Mundy said he and Christopher Cantwell are already outlining a second season of HBO's Lanterns even though the series has not been officially renewed.
  • Mundy said the pair are still in the story-breaking stage and expect to discuss the plan with decision-makers soon, betting on continued audience interest after what he called a well-told first season.
  • The season 2 effort marks a creative shift: Mundy is now working with Cantwell after executive producers Damon Lindelof and Tom King moved on to other projects.
  • Lanterns has aired just 1 of its 8 first-season episodes, leaving renewal prospects tied to how viewers respond over the next nearly two months on HBO and HBO Max.

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