Jason Ritter Brings Familiar Charm to DC Universe with Lanterns Debut

Jason Ritter, known for his roles in popular TV shows like 'The Event' and 'Gravity Falls,' has made a splash in the DC Universe with his new series 'Lanterns.' In the show's Season 1 premiere, Ritter plays Billy Macon, a charismatic lawyer who represents Hal Jordan in court.

Ritter's experience in playing complex characters dates back to his early days on CBS's fantasy drama 'Joan of Arcadia,' where he portrayed Kevin Girardi. He later starred as Ethan Haas in the CBS comedy 'The Class' and played Sean Walker in NBC's sci-fi thriller 'The Event.'

Fans of animation may also recognize Ritter's voice work as Dipper Pines in 'Gravity Falls.' His recent projects include starring alongside Kathy Bates in the CBS series 'Matlock,' where he plays Julian Markston, an attorney with a complicated moral compass.

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Ritter has been cast in another highly anticipated project, 'The Last of Us' Season 3, as a Washington Liberation Front soldier named Hanley. This marks a full-circle moment for Ritter, who previously cameoed as a clicker in the show's first season.

For fans of 'Lanterns,' new episodes are now streaming on HBO Max Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.