Jason Ritteris set for a key recurring role inLanterns,HBOs drama series based on the Green LanternDCcomic.

He joins leads Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre and series regular Kelly MacDonald.

Ritter will play Billy Macon, a good-looking charmer who does his fathers (Garret Dillahunt) bidding.

Jason Ritter

Jason RitterHBO

Capitalizing on his familys reputation, he clings to his small-town ego and has everything to lose.

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Cast also includes Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen.

The eight-episodeLanternsis produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios.

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Mundy, who serves as showrunner, Lindelof and King are co-writing and executive producing.

James Hawes is directing the first two episodes and also exec producing.

Most recently, Ritter starred in Howard Gordons anthology seriesAccusedfor Fox.

Hes repped by The Burstein Company and Gersh.