‘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’

Variety reports that the third episode of 'Lanterns' on HBO Max centers on John Stewart's backstory, exploring how his identity as a Black man informs his quest to become Green Lantern. Stars Aaron Pierre and Jasmine Cephas Jones discuss that theme, with Pierre noting that fear is instilled in their ancestry. The episode is now streaming, and the series continues to develop the character's origin.

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