Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre reveals whether he's watched 2011's Green Lantern movie to prepare for his Lanterns role and shares his prior knowledge of John Stewart thanks to Justice League Unlimited.

The star of DC's upcoming HBO series is a fan of the Justice League cartoons, especially Justice League Unlimited.

Aaron Pierre, who will play the DC Universe's John Stewart, opens up about what it was like auditioning for the Lanterns role.

Lanterns is a series from Ozark’s Chris Mundy, Watchmen‘s Damon Lindelof, and comic book writer Tom King. It new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Lanterns star Aaron Pierre expresses his excitement about the upcoming HBO series, teasing his extensive preparation to play John Stewart.

In a new interview, Lanterns star Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) spoke about joining the DCU as John Stewart in the upcoming HBO

HBO and DC Studios' Lanterns star Aaron Pierre on how the cast and production team are approaching the series and his "John Stewart" homework.

Lanterns doesn't have an official release date, but will premiere after the animated Creature Commandos (currently airing on HBO and Max), Superman (set to hit theaters July 11, 2025), and Peacemaker season 2 (filming wrapped in late November).

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