HBO series ‘Lanterns’ adds Poorna Jagannathan to cast

Los Angeles, Nov 16 (PTI) Indian-American actor Poorna Jagannathan has joined the cast of HBO’s drama series “Lanterns”.

Based on the “Green Lantern” DC comic, the show hails from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline.

Jagannathan, known for starring in critically-acclaimed shows such as “The Night Of” and “Never Have I Ever”, will feature alongside previously announced cast members Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald and Garret Dillahunt.

“Lanterns” follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Jagannathan will have a recurring role as Zoe, who is effortlessly confident and poised in any setting, even those where she stands out. She is every bit as composed and cunning of the influential men around her.

The eight-episode series is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios.

Mundy, who serves as showrunner, Lindelof and King are co-writing and executive producing the series.

Jagannathan was most recently seen in the Apple movie “Wolfs”. Directed by Jon Watts, the film starred George Clooney and Brad Pitt.