Aaron Pierre cast as Green Lantern John Stewart in HBO's Lanterns series
tvline.com — October 9, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC
Aaron Pierre has been cast as Green Lantern John Stewart in HBO's upcoming series "Lanterns." This announcement confirms Pierre's role after a lengthy audition process, as stated by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn. Kyle Chandler is reportedly set to play Green Lantern Hal Jordan, although this has not been officially confirmed by HBO or DC Studios. The series will consist of eight episodes and is produced by HBO in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. "Lanterns" will follow John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they investigate a murder in a dark, Earth-based mystery. The show is described as having a tone similar to "True Detective" and is part of a new unified DC Universe launching in 2024.