As a devoted fan of both captivating storytelling and remarkable performances, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming HBO series, “Lanterns.” The recent casting announcement of Aaron Pierre as John Stewart has sent shockwaves through the DC Universe, and rightfully so!
Contrary to popular belief, James Gunn has clarified that Aaron Pierre’s recent role in HBO’s Lanterns series is not linked to his success in the film “Rebel Ridge.” Pierre has been cast as John Stewart in the upcoming DC Universe series, with Kyle Chandler portraying Hal Jordan. This series, inspired by True Detective and focusing on the Lantern Corps, the galaxy’s law enforcement, is expected to revolve around a mystery. Despite the timing of “Rebel Ridge’s” release, Gunn insists that it had no impact on Pierre’s casting in this new show.
On Instagram, director James Gunn announced the casting of Aaron Pierre as John Stewart in the upcoming DC project, expressing his confidence that they’ve found a fantastic John Stewart, saying “#Lanterns.” As is his habit, he scanned through comments, addressing occasional queries about the DC Universe. When someone inquired if the British actor’s work in “Rebel Ridge” influenced his decision to cast Pierre in the new “Lanterns” series, Gunn merely responded with a straightforward “no.
“No.
His screen test convinced me.
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For years, I, as a dedicated DC fan, have been imagining John Stewart in the role of Green Lantern, with names like Idris Elba and Daniel Kaluuya being tossed around online. The dream of a flawless cinematic Green Lantern Corps seemed distant, yet hopeful. Then, when the Netflix release of “Rebel Ridge” in September, Aaron Pierre’s star quickly rose to the top of many fan casting lists. This gritty action film, reminiscent of “Rambo”, features Terry Richmond, a former military instructor, fighting against corrupt cops in a small southern town to free his unjustly imprisoned brother. The movie garnered widespread acclaim, with Pierre’s captivating performance and physicality being particularly highlighted. Whether or not James Gunn’s decision was influenced by “Rebel Ridge” is uncertain. However, what truly matters is that Gunn has responded to the wishes of many fans by casting Pierre.
Who Is John Stewart in Lanterns?
In the DC Comics cosmos, John Stewart is held in high esteem among the Green Lantern corps and eventually ascends to lead the intergalactic space force. Prior to receiving his ring of power, he served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps but was discharged following a disagreement with an unskilled platoon leader. The Guardians of the Universe had kept tabs on Stewart since his childhood, and his noble actions during military service and his subsequent career as an architect after being released made him an ideal choice.
John Stewart is among the numerous Green Lanterns who will form the Lantern Corps within the DC Universe. It was confirmed by James Gunn that Kyle Chandler has been cast as Hal Jordan for the DCU, a role that had been speculated about for several weeks. Additionally, Nathan Fillion, a regular collaborator of James Gunn’s, will portray Guy Gardner. Notably, Gardner will be the first Lantern to appear on-screen in the DCU, making an appearance in Superman, before he teams up with his colleagues in Lanterns.
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2024-10-10 16:31