# Aaron Pierre as John Stewart: DC's Next Big Thing?

> Aaron Pierre's John Stewart could be DC's next major star after Lanterns.
- Title: Aaron Pierre as John Stewart: DC's Next Big Thing? | Shortify
- Summary: Aaron Pierre's John Stewart could be DC's next major star after Lanterns. Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart in Man of Tomorrow, DC's upcoming Superman…
- Keywords: aaron pierre, john stewart, dc universe, man of tomorrow, superman, green lantern, nathan fillion, hbo, james gunn, lanterns, Aaron, Pierre
- Source: Men's Health — https://menshealth.com/entertainment/a73892649/lanterns-john-stewart-aaron-pierre-future-movies
- Author: Evan Romano
- Published: 2026-09-25T19:55:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aaron pierre, john stewart, dc universe, man of tomorrow, superman, green lantern, nathan fillion, hbo, james gunn, lanterns
## Lanterns' chemistry
Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler's Green Lantern pairing worked well in Lanterns.

> It's basically John Stewart's story, in a lot of ways.
## John Stewart's future
Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart in Man of Tomorrow, DC's Superman sequel.
## Possible story ideas
Green Lantern movies could feature Pierre and Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner.
## Director options
Bart Layton, Rose Glass, Jeremy Saulnier, JT Mollner, and M. Night Shyamalan could direct a Green Lantern movie.
## Why this matters
Aaron Pierre's John Stewart could be DC's next major star after Lanterns.
## What's next
John Stewart's story might continue beyond Lanterns in Man of Tomorrow.
## Audience reaction
Lanterns has strong audience reactions and positive reviews.
## Director options
Bart Layton, Rose Glass, Jeremy Saulnier, JT Mollner, and M. Night Shyamalan could direct a Green Lantern movie.
## Why this matters
Aaron Pierre's John Stewart could be DC's next major star after Lanterns.
## Key takeaway

Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart in Man of Tomorrow, DC's upcoming Superman sequel.