Kelly Macdonald Joins Cast of HBO's ‘Lanterns’ Series

Kelly Macdonald, Hal Jordan and Jon Stewart © Agency and DC Entertainment

The Radleys and Boardwalk Empire star, Kelly Macdonald, has been tapped to star as a series regular in HBO’s Lanterns for the role of Sheriff Kerry.

The Line of Duty star will be playing an original character in the DC Universe. Her character is described as a no-nonsense woman deeply devoted to her family and close-knit town. Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface. 

The HBO Original Drama Series follows new recruit (John Stewart played by Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend (Hal Jordan played by Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Kelly Macdonald in The Line of Duty. Credit: BBC / World Productions

MacDonald is best known for her roles as Jo Davidson in the hit BBC series Line of Duty, Black Mirror, Boardwalk Empire, and the voice of Merida in Disney’s and Pixar’s Brave. Additionally, she won an Emmy for her portrayal in 2005’s The Girl in the Café.

Lanterns is produced by HBO, in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios’ based on the DC comic “Green Lantern”. Lanterns is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King. The first two episodes are directed by James Hawes. The series is also executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, King and Hawes.

Macdonald is represented by CAA and Independent Talent Group.

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