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Lanterns Star's Shocking Villain Twist Revealed
14 Sep
Summary
- Zoe Macon's true identity as the villain was a major surprise to the actress.
- The character's actions stem from a desperate need for survival as the last of her species.
- Zoe smiled in her final moments, having outsmarted heroes for the first time.
In a surprising turn of events for HBO's Lanterns, actress Poorna Jagannathan has revealed her character Zoe Macon's true identity as the hidden villain. Jagannathan herself expressed shock at the revelation, admitting she never anticipated playing the antagonist role.
She shared that creator Chris Mundy encouraged her to portray Zoe with human emotions, despite her programmed drive for survival. Zoe's actions are explained as a desperate attempt to stay alive as the last of her species.
Zoe had formed survival contracts with various characters, including William and Kerry, who owed her life debts. This was her method of ensuring protection. She faced John Stewart, who acted with unprecedented integrity, leading to her demise.
Zoe's final smile was an acknowledgment that, for the first time in many lifetimes, she had been outmaneuvered. The series Lanterns airs new episodes Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and streams on HBO Max.
