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Aaron Pierre Initially Agreed With Fan Criticism
Aaron Pierre reversed John Stewart's early comic book character for Lanterns.
In brief
Aaron Pierre reversed John Stewart's early comic book character for Lanterns. Aaron Pierre initially disagreed with Lanterns' first four episodes but accepted John Stewart's evolution by Episode 5. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Aaron Pierre's early Lanterns role
Aaron Pierre initially disagreed with Lanterns' first four episodes as John Stewart.
“I don't think John would let that slide”
John Stewart's comic book origin
John Stewart was a backup for Hal Jordan in comics but Lanterns shows him as a child prodigy.
“John Stewart really appears from Episode 5 through to 8”
Pierre's challenge with early episodes
Pierre struggled to integrate John Stewart's early personality into his understanding of the character.
“That was really challenging as a task”
Pierre's character evolution insight
Pierre reversed-engineered John Stewart's journey from a child prodigy to confident hero.
“John Stewart in Episodes 5 to 8 is who we're going to become familiar with”
Lanterns' character development
Lanterns shows John Stewart evolving from a child prodigy to independent Green Lantern by Episode 8.
“He earned those moments of confidence, those moments of being sure”
Pierre's final acceptance
Pierre accepted John Stewart's evolution by Episode 5 as part of the character's journey.
“I had to remember that's the boy”
What matters most
Aaron Pierre initially disagreed with Lanterns' first four episodes but accepted John Stewart's evolution by Episode 5.
