HBO’s DC Studios Series Casts Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro

The upcoming HBO collection “Lanterns” has solid a significant DC villain.

Selection has confirmed that Ulrich Thomsen has joined the Inexperienced Lanterns collection within the recurring position of Sinestro. He’ll seem alongside beforehand introduced leads Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre within the collection, in addition to solid members Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan.

Per the official logline, the present follows “new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn right into a darkish, earth-based thriller as they examine a homicide within the American heartland.”

Sinestro is a longtime determine within the Inexperienced Lantern world. The character was previously a member of the Inexperienced Lantern Corps earlier than he was kicked out for abusing his energy. He initially debuted in 1961 within the comedian books. He was beforehand portrayed by Mark Robust within the 2011 “Inexperienced Lantern” movie and has been voiced by quite a few actors in varied animated tasks over time.

The official description of the character states, “Ruthless but undeniably charming, Sinestro is a former Inexperienced Lantern who turned rogue. Sinestro’s manipulative nature drives his enduring obsession together with his former mentee, Hal Jordan.”

Thomsen has primarily appeared in Danish productions throughout his profession, however has beforehand starred in American collection like “Banshee” at Cinemax and has appeared in different reveals like “The Blacklist,” “Counterpart,” and “The New Pope.” His American movie roles embody the James Bond movie “The World Is Not Sufficient” and “The Worldwide.” He’s additionally well-known for starring within the Danish movie “Festen” (“The Celebration”).

He’s repped by Greene Expertise, Hyperlink Leisure, and Speed up

“Lanterns” is produced by HBO in affiliation with Warner Bros. Tv and DC Studios. It was picked up for eight episodes at HBO in June 2024. Initially supposed as a Max authentic, the present shifted to HBO as a part of a brand new content material delineation plan.

“Lanterns” is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King. All three function govt producers together with James Hawes, with Hawes additionally directing the primary two episodes. Ron Schmidt can be an govt producer. HBO produces in affiliation with Warner Bros. Tv and DC Studios.

Deadline first reported Thomsen’s casting.

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