Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Episode 4, “The Weenie” | HBO Max

In Lanterns: The Official Podcast, Juju Green breaks down Episode 4, “The Weenie,” with writer and producer Breannah Gibson, actor Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan.

Breannah Gibson reveals how Sinestro, the Guardians, and the episode’s “weenie” theme shape Hal Jordan and John Stewart’s increasingly complicated partnership. Garret Dillahunt talks about playing William Macon, his Green Lantern comic book roots, and preparing for one of the episode’s most unexpected scenes. Poorna Jagannathan goes inside Zoe’s journey, her connection with John, and the emotional impact of the episode’s major reveal.

Episode Highlights:

✅ Breannah Gibson explains the meaning behind “The Weenie” and how it functions as a thesis for the episode.
✅ Gibson breaks down the complicated forces pulling Hal Jordan and John Stewart in different directions.
✅ Garret Dillahunt shares his lifelong Green Lantern fandom, including his love of the classic Green Lantern/Green Arrow comics.
✅ Dillahunt reveals how he prepared for Macon’s unexpected physical transformation, including advice from friends in the bodybuilding world.
✅ Poorna Jagannathan discusses Zoe’s relationship with John, the show’s grounded approach to morality, and the emotional weight of Episode 4’s final moments.

Stream Lanterns on HBO Max, and watch or listen to Lanterns: The Official Podcast on HBO Max, the HBO Max YouTube channel, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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