Although the actor did not appear in the Marvel film, James Gunn has not forgotten about him and we will be able to see him shine in the new DC universe
The career of Aaron Pierre has taken an interesting turn, becoming the new John Stewart in the long-awaited series Lanterns from DC. This exciting announcement came last month, following intensive research led by Gunn. However, in a recent event a New York Comic ConGunn shared an intriguing detail about Pierre’s career path, revealing that he was originally destined for an iconic role in the world of Marvel.
The lost sheet Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3
Gunn said that Pierre was being considered for the role Adam Sorcerer In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3a role he was eventually played by Will Poulter. This revelation isn’t the first time Pierre has found himself on the brink of a role at Marvel; He was also part of the cast of restart the Bladealthough due to the film’s production problems, he decided to explore new opportunities which brought him to the DC Universe.
Gunn expressed his admiration for Pierre, remarking:
“Aaron Pierre is someone I’ve wanted to work with for a long time. People don’t know this, but he was almost cast as Adam Warlock. He is an incredible actor and I have always admired him since the beginning of his career. Watching him read with Kyle was one of those miraculous moments. “I don’t care what they say, I love what they say together.”
The director also shared that during the first weeks of developing the new DC Universe, he met with a group of writers, including Tom Kingto give shape to the concept of Lanterns. What Gunn emphasizes is that the series will have more realistic and groundedwhich, at first glance, may seem strange for a story of Green Lantern.
What is Lantern about?
The series Lanterns was created in collaboration with Chris Mundy (From Ozarks), Damon Lindelof (From Guardians) and the famous comic book writer Tom King. The story will follow John Stewart, a new Green Lantern recruit, and the legend Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler. When a series of events brings them together, they both embark on an investigation into a strange mystery taking place in the heartland of America. The series should consist of eight episodes and is produced by HBO in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television Yes DC Studioswith Mundy as showrunner.
This more intimate and realistic approach to the universe of Green Lantern It’s a refreshing proposition, and it seems Gunn is determined to make it Lanterns a unique series that is unlike anything seen before.
New perspectives on the DC universe
The choice of Pierre for the role of John Stewart is significant not only for his talent, but also because he brings freshness to the character, which has been portrayed in various formats over the years. The dynamic between him and Chandler could give fans a new way to connect with these iconic characters. The fact that Lanterns taking a more earthly and human approach is a risk that could pay off, especially at a time when audiences are looking for deeper and more meaningful narratives in superhero productions.
The future of the DC Universe seems to be shining with new opportunities, and Lanterns It’s just part of the exciting vision Gunn has for this new chapter. Combining talent, creativity and a well-grounded narrative, the series could usher in a new era for comic book fans.