Aaron Pierre shares details of his intense research and physical preparation process to bring the iconic Green Lantern to life
The road to John Stewart
During the interview, Pierre described John Stewart as a character full of class, charisma, strength and identity. These qualities, according to the actor, are essential to capturing the essence of the character in his first live action appearance. He enthusiastically commented:
“This character has always exuded class. He always radiated charisma, strength and identity. “I’m very happy to bring him to life in a live-action context.”
Pierre has made it clear that he will not take the challenge of playing such a beloved hero lightly. Among your priorities is to become deeply familiar with the source material.
Physical preparation and “DC task”
Aaron emphasized that his preparation covers both the physical and intellectual spheres. As for his training, he said that he is following an intense regime and that some videos of his sessions have already been published:
“What is happening now is my homework, my extensive homework on DC and my intense physical preparation.”
As for his “DC task,” Pierre explained that he explored comics, films and television series to get to know the character and his multiple interpretations in depth. Although John Stewart never appeared in a live-action film, Pierre seems to take inspiration from the animated versions, like the film Green Lantern: Beware of my power and the iconic series Justice League Unlimitedwhere the Green Lantern has a prominent role.
A unique approach on set
Although Aaron Pierre said he is not a method actor, he tries to stay somewhat connected to the character while filming. This includes maintaining the hero’s accent, dialect, and even the way he walks. This approach allows you to immerse yourself in the role without completely losing yourself.
On this topic, he responded to the statements of Jesse Eisenberg, who once commented that he tries to play the best version of each character:
“I’m not a method actor, but on set I try to stay partially in character, whether it’s the accent, the dialect or even the way I walk.”
The series promises to be more than just a science fiction adventure. Inspired by the detective style of True detectivethe show will explore a mystery that Hal Jordan (played by Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart must solve together. While plot details are under lock and key, there is speculation that elements could be drawn from it Green Lantern: Earth Oneadapting the story to take place primarily on Earth, although scenes in space are not excluded.
Aaron Pierre and his recent career
The announcement of Aaron Pierre as John Stewart in October 2024 was well received by fans, who believe that the actor not only physically resembles the character, but also shows respect for the source material.
Before this ambitious project, Pierre acted Mufasaa CGI film that tells the story of Simba’s father. Although the film scored a modest 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, Pierre’s performance was praised. Additionally, the actor stood out in the Netflix thriller Rebel crestwhere he plays a former marine who fights corruption, a film that scored an impressive 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The premiere of Lanterns
With filming scheduled for February 2025, Lanterns It is scheduled for release in the summer of 2026. Expectations are high, and with a solid team behind the production, everything indicates that it will be a significant addition to the HBO catalog.
DC fans can’t wait to see how Pierre will bring such an iconic character like John Stewart to life. His dedication and passion for the role is proof that he is ready to make his mark in the Green Lantern universe.