From Variety · Matt Minton · · 50s
Guy Gardner Returns as DC's Main Throughline
Nathan Fillion reveals Guy Gardner's role as DC Universe's central character in 'Lanterns'.
In brief
Nathan Fillion reveals Guy Gardner's role as DC Universe's central character in 'Lanterns'. Guy Gardner becomes the DC Universe's main throughline after inheriting the Green Lantern ring from John Stewart. Originally reported by Variety.
Guy Gardner's Return
Nathan Fillion returns as Guy Gardner in 'Lanterns' after five episodes of absence.
“Thank goodness HBO has been kind enough to use my face up on the placard on the screen!”
Guy Takes Green Lantern Ring
Guy Gardner inherits the Green Lantern ring from John Stewart after John leaves the ring behind.
“Everything you have is because I didn't take it.”
Guy's Identity Stakes
Wearing the ring matters more to Guy's ego than Hal Jordan's, with higher stakes for his identity.
“Wearing the ring, and having the mantle of Green Lantern, is far more important to Guy's ego than it is to Hal and John's.”
Guy Owes John Stewart
Guy is now 'beholden' to John Stewart after John's distress signal from Rushville.
“He doesn't like that he owes John Stewart anything - John Stewart needs a favor, and that's what he leans on.”
Guy as DC Throughline
Guy Gardner becomes the DC Universe's main throughline after inheriting the ring from John Stewart.
“It's nice that there's a bunch of us witnessing the birth of the DC Universe that's being thrown at us in these pieces, and Guy Gardner is becoming a thread in the backdrop.”
The essence
Guy Gardner becomes the DC Universe's main throughline after inheriting the Green Lantern ring from John Stewart.
