The DCU Lantern Show officially casts Aaron Pierre in the role of iconic Green Lantern John Stewart. Lantern is one of the upcoming installments in the DCU “Gods and Monsters” chapter, starring Human Green Lantern heroes John Stewart and Hal Jordan. Lantern‘ DCU plot is expected to combine the franchise’s Earth-based stories with its cosmic arena, possibly adapting one or more classic or modern DC Comics storylines.
On October 9, 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery confirms that Aaron Pierre has officially joined Lantern Like John StewartOne of the most famous DC characters to wear the Green Lantern ring. Known for his part in Night Shyamalans Old and Jeremy Saulnier S Rebel RidgePierre previously left the MCU Bladewhich continues to be in early development at Marvel Studios. Lantern Follows John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they uncover a murder mystery in the American heartland. Before Lantern Come on, James Gunn’s Superman Will introduce another Green Lantern – Guy Gardner, played by Nathan Fillion.
What the casting of Aaron Pierre means for the DCU
Lanterns seems to be among the top priorities of DC Studios after James Gunn’s Superman
Like James Gunn’s Superman And peace maker Ending their respective shoots, Warner Bros. Has started providing updates on other DCU projects. supergirl: Woman of tomorrow And Lantern The main priorities of studios, vi Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Recently cast its main villain and Lantern Now welcomes one of its two protagonists, with Kyle Chandler set to co-star as Green Lantern Hal Jordan. Aaron Pierre’s casting as John Stewart means that Lantern Will probably enter the filming stage soon.
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The Green Lantern Corps has been largely absent from the DC Extended Universe, as only one member has appeared on screen during the DCEU’s 10-year run – Yalan Gur, who died in Earth’s battle against Darkseid’s Apokoliptian forces in Justice League and Zack Snyder Justice League. Zack Snyder later cast Wayne T. Carr as John Stewart, planning to add him at the end of his cut of Justice League. However, the studio disagreed with the addition, and Snyder replaced John Stewart with Martian Manhunter. Therefore, Aaron Pierre is officially the first big-screen, live-action portrayal of John Stewart.
Our take on the casting of Aaron Pierre as John Stewart
John Stewart could become one of the main heroes of the DCU
Aaron Pierre was bound to land a sizable role in a superhero project, as he was cast in an undisclosed MCU role early in Blades development. BladeMany behind-the-scenes problems caused Pierre to leave the MCU, but it seems like studios have a close eye on him, as he was also among the top contenders for John Stewart. Lantern Began its casting process. With Aaron Pierce’s acting career on the rise and Lanterns‘ Pre-production in full swing, Lantern is on track to be a standout installment of the DCU’s first chapter.
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