Kelly Macdonald is currently starring in one of the biggest and best shows of 2026, called Lanterns. However, in her recent talks, she spoke more about another series called Slow Horses and expressed concern about why she has not yet been cast in this series.
The Story of the Series Lanterns
The series Lanterns is an exciting sci-fi story set in the DCU that follows two Green Lanterns (space cops) named Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre). They are investigating an alien mystery in a small town in America. Kelly plays the role of Carrie Kain, a local chief who doubts the competence of the Green Lanterns and finds herself embroiled in this conspiracy.
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Interest in Slow Horses
Kelly expressed excitement about the offer for a role in the series Lanterns, saying, "I was really excited. James Hawes, the director of the first part, called me and said he would send me a script and hoped I would like it. I already knew I wanted to be involved in any project he was working on because I love this series so much." She also mentioned her admiration for Gary Oldman, the lead actor in the series Slow Horses.
Kelly went on to refer to the high quality of the script and characters, stating, "The writing was excellent, and the characters were very clear. Carrie is my dream role, and I feel lucky to even think about this role."
Kelly also expressed satisfaction with working alongside her co-star Kyle Chandler, saying he is a very easygoing and prepared person, which created a good atmosphere during filming.
Despite Kelly's recent successes in the series Lanterns, it seems that the series Slow Horses still holds its allure in her mind. She stated that this series is also a favorite of her family and announced that if an opportunity arises to join this series, she would definitely accept it.
The series Lanterns is currently available on HBO Max and Now TV in the UK.
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