Following months of rumor and speculation, Deadline reports actor Kyle Chandler has been cast as Hal Jordan in Lanterns, the upcoming Green Lantern television series at HBO.

Josh Brolin declined to don a Green Lantern ring, so DC Studios had to look elsewhere for a middle aged white actor who can fit the role of “experienced mentor.” Enter Kyle Chandler, beloved Coach Taylor of Friday Night Lights fame.

The "True Detective"-esque "Lanterns" found its new Hal Jordan after Josh Brolin turned down the opportunity. HBO's Green Lanterns series found its first inductee to the Lantern Corps. after Josh Brolin passed on an offer.