Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Aaron Pierre Says He Would Always Choose John Stewart
Aaron Pierre plays John Stewart in Lanterns.
He said he would choose John if he could play any superhero.
Pierre likes that John was not born with superpowers.
He still sees John as mighty.
Pierre also enjoys showing the character’s human side.
That includes his mistakes and the things he learns.
Pierre said these qualities help audiences connect with John.
Aaron Pierre said he would always choose to play John Stewart if offered any superhero role.
Pierre discussed the character during a virtual conversation with Chandler.
He said the creative team behind Season 1 of Lanterns helped make the role especially meaningful.
Pierre said John Stewart was not born with superpowers but is still mighty.
He is drawn to exploring Stewart’s humanity, shortcomings, and learning moments.
- Who
- Actor Aaron Pierre discussed playing John Stewart.
- What
- Pierre said he would always choose John Stewart if he could play any superhero.
- When
- During a virtual conversation; no date was specified.
- Where
- The conversation was virtual; no location was specified.
- Why
- Pierre is drawn to exploring Stewart’s humanity, shortcomings, and learning moments, and credited the Lanterns creative team as a key reason.
- Actor
- Aaron Pierre
- Character
- John Stewart
- Series
- Lanterns
- Season discussed
- Season 1
- Creative team members named
- Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King
- Pierre’s stated interest
- Exploring John Stewart’s humanity, shortcomings, and learning moments