US EditionAaron Pierre to Star in Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow
Aaron Pierre will portray John Stewart in HBO's Lanterns and the Man of Tomorrow film, linking DC's TV and film universe under James Gunn's direction.
- Actor Aaron Pierre will portray John Stewart in Man of Tomorrow, which is slated for release on July 9, 2027.
- Gunn and DC co-president Peter Safran are crafting an interconnected DC screen universe, with James Gunn writing and directing Man of Tomorrow to integrate TV and film characters.
- The Hollywood Reporter and the InSneider Newsletter first reported that production is scheduled to begin in April in Atlanta and continue into the summer, with Pierre's role being substantial enough to require turning down other projects.
- Adding John Stewart brings a Green Lantern into a spacefaring clash with Brainiac, fitting tonally because both Superman and Brainiac are space-faring characters, with Lars Eidinger playing Brainiac.
- DC Studios did not respond to requests for comment, and there is no word yet on whether Nathan Fillion will reprise Guy Gardner despite expectations tied to Lanterns.
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Aaron Pierre Joins James Gunn's 'Man of Tomorrow' Superman Sequel
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Aaron Pierre Joins 'Superman' Sequel 'Man Of Tomorrow' From James Gunn
Ahead of his DC Universe debut in HBO’s Lanterns, DC/Warner Bros. has announced Aaron Pierre will be reprising his role in the upcoming Superman sequel, Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Production on the pic is beginning this summer in Atlanta, and DC co-head James Gunn is returning as the writer and director. Pierre will first star as John Stewart/Green Lantern in the titular HBO series. Pierre’s casting in the film continues to solidify Gunn connect…
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