Alan Scott
Arc
Intended to span several decades as part of a space opera origin story
Role
Protagonist and Earth's Green Lantern
Competencies
- •Green Lantern abilities
Narrative Weight
Central figure for the series' initial origin story framework
Creative Iteration
The Original Pitch (2019, Greg Berlanti)
Cross Media Context
Based on the DC Comics character of the same name
Developmental Status
Cut during the 2022-2026 creative overhaul and shift to the 'True Detective'-style mystery
Operational Mechanics
Earth's Green Lantern
Timeline
Series Pitch Inclusion
Alan Scott is announced as a lead character in Greg Berlanti's 2019 space opera pitch for the Lanterns series.
Project Shelving
The original project featuring Alan Scott is shelved in 2022 following the departure of writer Seth Grahame-Smith.
Creative Overhaul Removal
The series is retooled into a grounded mystery focusing on John Stewart and Hal Jordan, effectively removing Alan Scott from the narrative.
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Guy Gardner
Central character and protagonist of the original series concept.
Characters
The Original Pitch Announcement
Writer Seth Grahame-Smith departed in 2022, and the project was ultimately shelved in favor of a complete creative overhaul.
Plot & Structure
The Final Version
The realized iteration of the Lanterns series that premiered in 2026, representing a complete creative overhaul from the original 2019 pitch.
Timelines