DC Studios’ Lanterns Show Has Reportedly Narrowed Down Its John Stewart Actor

Following the reported casting of Godzilla: King of the Monsters prima Kyle Chandler arsenic Hal Jordan successful DC Comics’ upcoming Lanterns series, HBO has reportedly narrowed it down to 2 actors for the relation of John Stewart.

According to Deadline, Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) and Stephan James (21 Bridges) are the 2 actors successful the moving to play the fan-favorite lantern. As with Deadline’s erstwhile study that Chandler was formed arsenic Jordan, its study of Pierre and James being the last candidates to play Stewart isn’t a surefire thing. Neither histrion has been fixed a ceremonial offer, and HBO has yet to corroborate the rumor.

Nevertheless, what we bash cognize for definite astir Lanterns is its logline and the folks down the show. For starters, Lanterns counts among its enforcement producers Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (Watchmen), and comic writer Tom King. Its communicative sees enlistee John Stewart and Green Lantern fable Hal Jordan astatine the bosom of an intergalactic probe connected Earth.

Regarding the code Lanterns is going for, the Hollywood Reporter describes the bid arsenic “having a gritty, True Detective vibe” that sees Jordan mentor a reluctant and young Stewart done their ongoing probe arsenic its Earth-bound execution enigma expands beyond our atmosphere.

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