# Aaron Pierre to Play John Stewart in Green Lantern Movie

> Aaron Pierre set to star as John Stewart in DC's next Green Lantern film after Lanterns success
- Title: Aaron Pierre to Play John Stewart in Green Lantern Movie
- Summary: Aaron Pierre set to star as John Stewart in DC's next Green Lantern film after Lanterns success Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart in Man of Tomorrow, DC's…
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- Source: Men's Health — https://menshealth.com/entertainment/a73928829/lanterns-john-stewart-green-lantern-movie
- Author: Evan Romano
- Published: 2026-09-28T17:52:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aaron pierre, john stewart, green lantern, man of tomorrow, hbo, dc universe, superman, nfl
## Lanterns chemistry
Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler's dynamic made Lanterns a hit with audiences

> It's basically John Stewart's story, in a lot of ways
## John Stewart's fate
John Stewart's death in Lanterns is likely a fake-out for a sequel

> We're left largely believing that our Green Lantern going forward will be Aaron Pierre
## Man of Tomorrow casting
Aaron Pierre confirmed for DC's Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow in March

> He was officially cast in Man of Tomorrow back in March
## Potential roles
Pierre could have a cameo or major role in Man of Tomorrow

> He could be a quick cameo or even a major supporting role
## Director options
Five directors proposed for a Green Lantern movie featuring Pierre and Fillion

> Bart Layton could bring a Heat-style cop thriller to the Green Lantern story
## Why this matters
Pierre's Stewart character could get his own movie with Guy Gardner

> One idea is pairing Pierre's Stewart and Fillion's Guy Gardner for their own Green Lantern movie
## DC's plan
DC wants to capitalize on Pierre's success with Lanterns

> It helps that Aaron Pierre is a totally dynamic actor and a rising superstar
## Audience reaction
Lanterns has strong audience response with its True Detective style

> The results have been magnificent
## Future possibilities
John Stewart could get his own movie with Guy Gardner after Lanterns

> One of those ideas is pairing Pierre's Stewart and Fillion's Guy Gardner for their own Green Lantern movie
## Key takeaway

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