British directorJames Haweshas made his mark on the TV landscape, with projects ranging fromDoctor WhotoSlow Horses.
I set upSnowpiercerwithSarah AubreyandJoey Chavez, and I’d worked with them onThe AlienistandRaised by Wolves."
He continued:
“There is a very particular humor that they brought to this.
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So, again, it was about that tone.
“Listen, it all starts from the script,” the director offered.
“When you turn those pages, can you get the smell of it?
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They don’t need that extra sprinkle of sci-fi fairy dust.
It works within a physical world that we’ve come to know.”
He was cautious about sayingtoomuch about the series.
“I don’t think I can tease that yet.
You’ve talked about the rootedness with James [Gunn].
It’s an extraordinary combination of cast.
I’ve been on the set the last four-and-a-bit weeks;the way the cast is landing is electric.
I’m thrilled by who we’ve got here.
I don’t think DC fans will be in any way disappointed.
I know James Gunn has already spoken about how excited he is.
So, watch this space.”
The next word is charm.
These are two people you just want to hang out with.
There’s just no doubt.
They’re not on the outsidetheyre deep in those skins.”
What Do We Know About ‘Lanterns’?
Stewart’s parents will also turn up in the series, played byJ.
Hawes’s new film,The Amateur, is his second theatrical effort after 2023’sOne Life.
Lanternsis in production now, andno release date has yet been announced.
Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
