Nathan Fillion, who plays Guy Gardner in HBO’s Lanterns, discusses the character’s origin and why audiences can accept him despite his own description of being “not very likable.” Both outlets highlight that Gardner’s outward look—especially his distinctive bowl cut—becomes a memorable detail in the conversations around his character.
TVLine frames the discussion around Gardner’s “sad” or tragic backstory, arguing that understanding his origins helps explain his obnoxious behavior and personality quirks. ComingSoon similarly focuses on how Fillion’s comments tie Gardner’s presentation and attitudes together, using humor to describe the haircut as part of why the character is easier to forgive.
While neither source changes the basic premise that Fillion is portraying Gardner in Lanterns, they differ in emphasis: TVLine leans toward the character’s emotional backstory as the key context, while ComingSoon foregrounds Fillion’s light, anecdotal take on the haircut and how it shapes audience perception.
