Aaron Pierre Cast As John Stewart In HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Series, Based On DC Comic

Aaron Pierre

Aaron Pierre Cast As John Stewart In HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Series, Based On DC Comic

English actor Aaron Pierre has landed the role of John Stewart for HBO’s forthcoming series Lanterns Variety recently confirmed.

Per the official logline, the eight-episode show, based on DC’s “Green Lantern” comic book franchise, will reportedly follow,

“new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”

The role of Hal Jordan is still in the casting process but several reports note that Kyle Chandler is the frontrunner for the part. Aaron Pierre has recently gained notoriety for his starring role in the Netflix action hit Rebel Ridge, which has spent the last 3 weeks as the #1 movie on the streaming platform. He’s also set to voice Mufasa in Barry Jenkins’ animated Lion King prequel for Disney.

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