‘Lanterns’ Episode 1 Deep Dive. Plus, X-Men Casting and More D23 News

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere of the newest DC show, ‘Lanterns.’ They talk about everything from the dynamic between Hal and John to that shocking ending! But first, they discuss all of the news that came out of D23 from the ‘X-Men’ casting announcement to a ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ trailer!

(00:00) Intro

(04:49) Opening Snapshot

(29:27) D23 check-in

(47:14) 1996: Young John and the red apple

(59:20) 2016: Hal and John go for a drive

(01:10:47) There’s hail in Rushville

(01:14:11) Tacos, selfies, and urgent warnings

(01:20:28) High school (football) is hell

(01:29:04) Hal gets arrested, John gets laid

(01:34:42) Hal meets the Macons

(01:42:40) Hal interrogates Waylon the Alien

(01:53:57) 2026: Back to the bleachers

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Production Assistant: Scott Lee

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett and Jeff Jeff Shearin

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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