James Gunn’s DC Universe may soon be John Stewart Green Lantern for the new Lantern Live-action series. It’s been a busy week for one of DC Studios’ most anticipated projects on the Chapter 1 Gods and Monsters slate, as the Lantern Series is busy casting their leads. Earlier this week, Kyle Chandler was cast as Hal Jordan, but the HBO drama is still looking for John, and now it appears that the search may soon be over.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) and Stephen James (If Beale Street could talk) are both present “in the mix” For the role of John Stewart In HBO Lantern. The trade notes that it is unclear if they are “testing or reading” But a decision could be finalized as early as the end of this weekend. further, THR Reports Damson Idris (Snowfall) was in trouble at one point, but is no longer. At the time of this story’s publication, DC Studios, HBO and Gunn have yet to comment on these Lantern Report.
What DC’s John Stewart Actor Shortlist Reveals About Green Lantern Show
The fact that the Lantern TV show is so close to finally landing an actor for John Stewart means that The DC Studios series is on the right track as they will begin production in January 2025. With the actors reportedly up for the role, it lines up with past reports that Lantern Will portray John as younger compared to Hal, who will be established as a “Lantern legend.” Having Chandler as a veteran actor alongside either Pierre or James will also set up the mentor/mentee relationship well.
The bigger question, however, is whether Chandler or Hal will do any chemistry tests with each actor this weekend, assuming that part of the Lantern Casting report is true. The Hal and John dynamic will be completely integral in LanternMeaning that there is to be a faithful wife with whomever is cast next to Chandler. It is also possible that the finalization of the John casting search will not be completed until next week or later.
Our take on DC’s John Stewart actor shortlist
With Pierre and James being incredibly talented actors, Both of them would be a solid fit for John Lantern and Gunn’s overall DC Universe. Whoever is cast as John will be the first actor ever to play him in live action in the world of television, and of course in later DCU Chapter 1 Gods and Monsters projects. Hopefully, the world will soon know who will star as John In lantern, With Chandler as Hal.
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Source: THR