Ritter is the latest in a growing cast list for DC's "Lanterns." Earlier this week it was announced Nicole Ari Parker ("And Just Like That") had joined the cast as Bernadette. Acc

The upcoming DC Studios series “ Lanterns ” has cast Jason Ritter in a recurring role.

The cast of Lanterns has added another impressive name to its lineup, with Parenthood star Jason Ritter set to take on the role of Kelly Macdonald's husband in the DC Studios TV series. Check it

The eagerly awaited HBO series Lanterns, which is based on DC Comics' Green Lantern universe, has cast Jason Ritter in a recurring role.

HBO officially picked up “Lanterns,” the first live-action series created expressly for DC Studios under co-chairmen/co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, in June. The series was given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order by HBO, with Chris Mundy (“True Detective: Night Country,” “Ozark”) serving as showrunner and exec producer.

Matlock and Gravity Falls star Jason Ritter is the latest to join the cast of DC Studios' Lanterns series.

While atypical for superhero narratives, non-hero characters can drive emotional depth in a series. Lanterns has added another name to its growing cast, and this new star is set to play an important role in the new DCU regardless of the actual scope of their responsibilities in the upcoming show.

Matlock actor Jason Ritter is slated to join HBO's upcoming Lanterns series inspired by the Green Lantern DC comic. He will portray Billy Macon who tries to cash in on his family's name as he carries out tasks for his father,

HBO’s Lanterns is adding to its cast again, signing Jason Ritter for a recurring role. Ritter will play a character named Billy Macon in the series based on DC’s Green Lantern. Billy is described as “a good-looking charmer who does his father’s bidding.