While the DC live-action universe has successfully managed to bring numerous fan-favorite comic book characters to life, Green Lantern has been extremely unlucky, for it remains one of the only characters that DC has failed to nail. After Ryan Reynolds’s disappointing debut as Hal Jordan, fans hope the titular comic book character will finally be given justice under James Gunn’s leadership.
While fans await further news regarding the character, a perfect fan cast for John Stewart Green Lantern, Sterling K. Brown just agreed in a recent interview that he would be more than happy to don the mantle.
Sterling K. Brown Agrees To Play John Stewart Green Lantern
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James Gunn has great plans for his version of the DC mythos which also includes bringing a second live-action version of the beloved character of Green Lantern after WB’s failed attempt back in 2011. Lanterns, an upcoming live-action series, will feature not only Hal Jordan but also John Stewart in live-action for the very first time (via ScreenRant).
While no cast has been revealed yet, fans have been wanting to see the esteemed Hollywood actor, Sterling K. Brown playing DC’s second African-American superhero. And recently in an interview with Rotten Tomatoes (via X), the actor confirmed he is interested in the role.
“If it could happen, that would be legitimately exciting. That would be one of those giddy-inducing moments in life because my kids would get it, without me having to explain it to them.”
Brown’s affirmation and willingness to portray John Stewart was more than welcomed by fans and netizens on social media, who were also quick to deem him as the perfect Green Lantern cast for the upcoming DC series and in the future.
Sterling K. Brown Would Make A Great Green Lantern
Sterling K. Brown might be a little too old for the role but it is a fact that the actor definitely has the looks, talent, and physique to portray the role of John Stewart. Set to be the co-lead in Lanterns. Stewart would be teaming up with Hal Jordan in a True-Detective-like fashion and fans certainly believe that Brown, thanks to his experience, would be the perfect co-lead.
Furthermore, Brown is already a fan of the character and super aware of the DC mythos, as he stated in his interview with Rotten Tomatoes.
“I watched that Justice League cartoon religiously in like high school, college right after, etc. It was dope. Seeing John Stewart, knowing that there was a black Green Lantern was something like in terms of representation, was like ‘Oh Man! There’s a space for me in this world and I see it.’ And when I looked [at the cartoon], I would think, ‘I kind of look like this dude.'”
Knowing that the actor already knows what the character is, he can effortlessly bring it on-screen more authentically and genuinely. Furthermore, fans allege that casting an actor like Brown would be the right choice for Gunn, who certainly needs such star power for his rebooted DCU.
Meanwhile, no official release date for Lanterns has been announce yet.
