TheDCU’sLanternsshow officially casts Aaron Pierre in the role of iconic Green Lantern John Stewart.Lanternsis one of the upcoming installments inthe DCU’s"Gods and Monsters"chapter, starring human Green Lantern heroes John Stewart and Hal Jordan.Lanterns' DCU plotis expected to connect the franchise’s Earth-based stories with its cosmic arena, possibly adapting one or more classic or modern DC Comics storylines.
On July 01, 2025,Warner Bros. Discovery confirms thatAaron Pierre has officially joinedLanternsas John Stewart, one of the most famous DC characters to wield the Green Lantern ring. Known for his part in M. Night Shyamalan’sOldand Jeremy Saulnier’sRebel Ridge, Pierre previously left the MCU’sBlade, which continues to be in early development at Marvel Studios.Lanternsfollows John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they uncover a murder mystery in the American heartland. BeforeLanternarrives,James Gunn’sSupermanwill introduce another Green Lantern— Guy Gardner, played by Nathan Fillion.
What Aaron Pierre’s Casting Means For The DCU
Lanterns Seems To Be Among DC Studios' Top Priorities After James Gunn’s Superman
As James Gunn’sSupermanandPeacemakerfinish their respective shoots, Warner Bros. has started to provide updates on other DCU projects.Supergirl: Woman of TomorrowandLanternsseem to be the studios' top priorities, asSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowrecently cast its main villainandLanternsnow 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 thatLanternswill likely be entering the filming stage soon.
Why Nathan Fillion’s Green Lantern Costume Is So Controversial
Recent set photos have given audiences their first look at Guy Gardner and his unusual and surprising Green Lantern costume in Superman.
The Green Lantern Corps were largely absent from the DC Extended Universe, as only one member appeared on screen throughout the DCEU’s 10-year run — Yalan Gur, who died in Earth’s battle against Darkseid’s Apokoliptian forces inJustice League andZack Snyder’sJustice League. Zack Snyder later cast Wayne T. Carr as John Stewart, planning to add him at the end of his cut ofJustice League. However, the studio disagreed with the addition, andSnyder replaced John Stewart with Martian Manhunter. Therefore, Aaron Pierre is officially the first big-screen, live-action portrayal of John Stewart.
Our Take On Aaron Pierre’s Casting As John Stewart
John Stewart Might Become One Of The DCU’s Main Heroes
Aaron Pierre was bound to get a sizable role in a superhero project, as he was cast in an undisclosed MCU role early inBlade’s development.Blade’s many behind-the-scenes problems led Pierre to drop out of the MCU, but it seems like studios kept a close eye on him, as he also was among the top contenders for John Stewart as soon asLanternsbegan its casting process.With Aaron Pierre’s acting career on the rise andLanterns' pre-production in full gear,Lanternsis on track to be a standout installment of the DCU’s first chapter.
