Aaron Pierre is already touting his work within James Gunn’s newly-launched DCU.

The DCU’s John Stewart actor teased a very early update on the upcoming DC Studios’Green LanternTV show.

I am in the preparation now.

Aaron Pierre John Stewart Green Lantern

Most of what is happening now, is my homework.

My extensive DC homework.

And also my physical preparation."

Hal Jordan and John Stewart in Green Lantern all suited up

I am just trying to be the best student I can.

Trying to get the best grade here.

It is comics, film, the television series.

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It is all of that.

I am mildly OCD.

I am very meticulous as a person.

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So, I really want to leave no stone unturned.

I want to feel as prepared as I can going into this."

It is not as though the actor is coming in completely blind to the character though.

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I am very grateful.

Very happy to be part, as always.

Very happy to be part of the team.

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This character is John Stewart.

He is part of the Green Lantern Corps.

And for me, this character has always radiated class.

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He has always radiated charisma, strength, identity.

So, I am very happy to be bringing him to life in a live-action context."

The series is set to be developed byWatchmanshowrunner Damon Lindelof, DC mainstay Tom King, andOzarkcreative Chris Mundy.

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This fits the ‘True Detectivewith superpowers’ tagline fans have attached to the show since its original announcement.

As for when the series may see an eventual debut, that remains unknown.

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Lanternshas no known public release date.

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