Lantern’s Aaron Pierre Talks Preparing for DCU Role: ‘This Character Has Always Exuded Class’ – Comic Book Films & Superhero Movie News

lanterns Aaron Pierre is doing his homework when it comes to preparing to play John Stewart in the DCU.

It was previously announced that Pierre will play John Stewart in the DCU Lanterns series, which will also star Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan. The announcement came shortly after the release of Netflix’s Rebel Ridge, which stars Pierre as a character named Terry Richmond.

Talking further The Chris Evans Breakfast ShowPierre gave an update on what made him want to play the John Stewart character in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU and how the process of preparing for the role has gone so far.

What did Aaron Pierre say about playing John Stewart in the DCU?

“DC called me. I am very grateful, very happy to be part of the team. This character is John Stewart. He is part of the Green Lantern Corp. To me, this character has always exuded class. He has always radiated charisma. Strength, identity. So I’m very happy to bring him to life in a live-action context,” he said.

Noting that he is currently “training” for the role, Pierre said, “Most of what’s happening right now is my homework — my extensive DC homework and my physical preparation.”

On the “DC homework” side of things, Pierre said he’s been diving deep into relevant comics, movies, TV shows and more. “I’m just trying to be the best student I can, trying to get the best grades here,” he said.

He also commented, “It’s kind of familiarizing myself with things I already know and then introducing myself to things I’m learning about. I’m OCD to say the least, I’m very, very meticulous as a person, so I really want to leave no stone unturned and want to feel as prepared as I can going into this.”

A premiere date for Lanterns has not yet been officially announced.