LANTERNS Cast Adds Paul Ben-Victor as Alien Villain (Possibly Red Lantern Atrocitus?)

The article reports on the casting of actor Paul Ben-Victor in the upcoming HBO DCU series, Lanterns. While his official role description is simply an "alien villain," the article heavily speculates, drawing from reporting by The Wrap and Green Lantern lore, that he is likely playing Atrocitus.

Here's a breakdown of the key points:

1. Casting News: Paul Ben-Victor is cast as an unnamed "alien villain."
2. Strong Speculation: The primary theory discussed is that this villain is Atrocitus, the powerful and rage-fueled leader of the Red Lantern Corps.
3. Supporting Reasons:

• Atrocitus is a prominent alien antagonist in the Green Lantern universe.
• His origin (survivor of the Sector 666 massacre seeking vengeance against the Guardians) provides a strong motive and connection to Lantern lore.
• The Red Lanterns (powered by rage) offer a compelling contrast to the Green Lanterns (powered by willpower).
• Introducing Atrocitus fits the show's described premise: Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigating a dark mystery on Earth that connects to a larger cosmic conflict.

1. Show Context: Lanterns is being developed by Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, and Tom King, and is described as having a True Detective-esque tone focusing on a terrestrial mystery with cosmic implications.

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