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‘Lanterns’ Stars Aaron Pierre, Jasmine Cephas Jones on John’s Backstory Episode and How Being Black Informs His Quest to Become Green Lantern: ‘Fear Is Instilled in Our Ancestry’
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AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In the third episode of the HBO Max series "Lanterns," viewers receive a deeper look into the backstory of John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre. Actors Aaron Pierre and Jasmine Cephas Jones discuss how the character's racial identity and ancestral experiences shape his motivation to become a Green Lantern. The storyline explores the deep-seated fears and historical contexts that influence Stewart's path.
WHY IT MATTERS
This episode provides crucial character development for John Stewart by connecting his personal heritage and generational fears directly to his journey toward becoming the Green Lantern.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 1, Episode 3 of “Lanterns,” now streaming on HBO Max. From the series’ opening scene, “Lanterns” sets up John Stewart’s (Aaron Pierre) calling to one day step into his own as Green Lantern. But it’s not until Sunday’s episode that we learn just how long John has been […]
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