# Aaron Pierre Initially Agreed With Fan Criticism

> Aaron Pierre reversed John Stewart's early comic book character for Lanterns.
- Title: Aaron Pierre Initially Agreed With Fan Criticism · SlashFilm
- Summary: Aaron Pierre reversed John Stewart's early comic book character for Lanterns. Aaron Pierre initially disagreed with Lanterns' first four episodes but…
- Keywords: aaron pierre, lanterns, john stewart, hbo max, green lantern, dc studios, episodes 1 to 4, episodes 5 to 8, entertainment, culture, Aaron, Pierre
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2278320/lanterns-star-aaron-pierre-agree-fan-criticism
- Author: Joe Roberts
- Published: 2026-10-06T00:55:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aaron pierre, lanterns, john stewart, hbo max, green lantern, dc studios, episodes 1 to 4, episodes 5 to 8, entertainment, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

Aaron Pierre initially disagreed with Lanterns' first four episodes but accepted John Stewart's evolution by Episode 5.