Lanterns: Green Lantern TV Series Narrows John Stewart Casting Down to Two Actors

Lanterns: Green Lantern TV Series Narrows John Stewart Casting Down to Two Actors

As a fan who has witnessed the evolution of DC’s characters through various mediums over the years, I must say I’m thrilled about the upcoming TV series, DC’s Lanterns. The casting of Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan is already a fantastic choice, and now the debate surrounding John Stewart‘s portrayer has me equally excited.


The DC Comics TV series centered around the Lanterns is generating a lot of excitement as it prepares for filming next year. Following the announcement that Kyle Chandler will portray Green Lantern Hal Jordan, there’s another piece of information: the search for John Stewart, Hal’s fellow Green Lantern and partner in the Earth sector, has been whittled down to only two potential actors.

One notable contender is British actor Aaron Pierre, who currently enjoys significant popularity following his captivating performance in M. Night Shyamalan’s movie “Old” and his recent role in the Netflix action-thriller “Rebel Ridge.” The latter has been a success for the streaming platform, garnering positive responses from viewers, and sparking numerous online discussions about Pierre potentially taking on major roles in popular franchises – such as DC’s John Stewart. Interestingly, Pierre already has experience within the DC Universe, having played a leading role in Syfy’s prequel series “Krypton” as Kryptonian soldier-turned-rebel Dev-Em. His performance in this series serves as an impressive audition for the part of John Stewart, according to many DC fans. Given Pierre’s convincing portrayal of a military action hero in “Rebel Ridge,” it would be a missed opportunity not to capitalize on this momentum.

Another notable contender is Canadian actor Stephan James, who has gained prominence for his portrayal of Civil Rights icon John Lewis in the Academy Award-winning film Selma, as well as the lead character in Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-nominated movie If Beale Street Could Talk. Additionally, he played a significant role in Amazon’s psychological thriller Homecoming, alongside Julia Roberts. It’s worth noting that James is more recognized for his roles in high-profile productions rather than genre or franchise projects – and this could make him an appealing choice for HBO, DC, and Warner Bros., as they plan to feature John Stewart in the Lanterns series.

Lanterns: Green Lantern TV Series Narrows John Stewart Casting Down to Two Actors

Following the announcement that Kyle Chandler will portray Hal Jordan, DC fans are discussing which actors could create the necessary camaraderie and conflict with Chandler’s character. It’s challenging to determine whether Pierre or James would be the ideal choice for this role. Both have demonstrated impressive performances in collaborative projects alongside prominent actors.

The role of lanterns in the initial phase of the DC Universe, titled “Gods and Monsters,” has grown significantly as more information about the series unfolds. As stated by James Gunn, DC Studios head, this upcoming show will involve Hal and John unraveling a mystery deeply rooted on Earth that ties into the broader narrative spanning various films and TV shows. Furthermore, it’s been hinted that these space cops with their powerful rings will come across an ancient terror lurking on our planet, essentially acting as supercops within “Precinct Earth.

The show is being actively worked on now, with plans to begin filming at the beginning of next year. Chris Mundy (“Ozark”) is in charge as the showrunner; Damon Lindelof (from HBO’s “Watchmen”) and DC comic writer Tom King (known for “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” and “Batman”) are set to co-write and serve as executive producers. The series will consist of 8 episodes, which will both air on HBO and be available for streaming on Max.

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2024-09-27 22:09