After a star-making performance in Rebel Ridge, Aaron Pierre could be joining the DC Universe.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pierre is being eyed to play John Stewart in Lanterns, the upcoming detective series based on the DC comics. Pierre and Stephan James are believed to be the two finalists for the role. Whether the two actors are testing or reading for the role is unknown. However, the report states that a decision could be made by the end of the weekend.
Pierre proved he could headline an action project with Rebel Ridge, Jeremy Saulnier’s excellent Netflix film. Pierre also has experience in the superhero genre, having played Dev-Em in Syfy’s Krypton. Meanwhile, James is best known for playing Walter Cruz in Homecoming and Alonzo “Fonny” Hunt in If Beale Street Could Talk.
Damson Idris, who will star alongside Brad Pitt in Apple’s F1 movie, is no longer in consideration to play John due to
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