‘Lanterns’ Star Goes Behind-the-Scenes on Episode 4 Nude Scene

This week’s episode of HBO‘s Lanterns is stuffed with stunning reveals, however the one that may take you probably the most without warning is a mid-episode full-on nude scene, courtesy of Garret Dillahunt.

**Spoilers for Lanterns Episode 4 “The Weenie,” now streaming on HBO Max**

Lanterns Episode 4 “The Weenie” sees Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) work collectively to sneak into William Macon’s (Garret Dillahunt) compound to analyze what should be the supply of all of the city’s secrets and techniques. Naturally, the 2 are captured by the Rushville militia. Once they’re taken to William Macon, the imperious man doesn’t threaten the Inexperienced Lantern and his trainee/substitute with threats or torture. No, he takes off his garments and asks former artwork scholar John to attract him.

“It’s a massive energy play scene, like he’s simply exhibiting how assured he’s,” Garret Dillahunt informed DECIDER, earlier than revealing his one massive query about Macon’s technique.

“I don’t know why he would select to try this in entrance of fellows which are well-known for not having any concern. Like they’re actually not going to be intimidated, ?” Dillahunt mentioned. “However, , he doesn’t know that or I assume he simply desires to specific that he’s safe in his personal manhood. I believed it was a humorous scene. I believed it was effectively carried out.” 

Costar Poorna Jagannathan added: “It additionally upends the world somewhat bit. It’s such a bizarre scene and so weirdly comical. It simply upends the musicality of this entire factor. There’s simply abruptly this factor and —”

“It will get weirder and weirder,” Dillahunt mentioned.

“It’s weirder and weirder, yeah,” Jagannathan mentioned.

As a result of the 2 Lanterns actors had already revealed to DECIDER that the twist involving Jagannathan’s character was stored secret till she learn this week’s script, we needed to ask if the producers additionally sprung this Episode 4 scene on them.

“I don’t keep in mind after I was informed. It wasn’t proper out the gate, but it surely wasn’t prefer it was that episode, on the learn by, the place I used to be like, ‘What?‘ As a result of I believe they need to provide you with time to make your peace with it or prepare, no matter you want to do,” Dillahunt mentioned.

“So I used to be glad to have somewhat little bit of time as a result of I did have to prepare,” he mentioned. “I believed these days had been over.”

Dillhunt then revealed that this specific nude scene “didn’t hassle” him. “Everybody was chill about it. The director, Geeta Patel, of that specific episode simply actually was involved that I felt secure and that they had it pre-lit and so they did loads of —”

“Individuals did make enjoyable of Garrett’s penis dimension your entire time, although,” Jagannathan quipped.

“Yeah, thanks, Poorna,” Dillahunt mentioned. “You may make these jokes. I can’t make these.”

Lanterns will return subsequent Sunday, September 13 at 9 PM ET on HBO and HBO Max.