Blackfilm.com had the honor of discussing superheroes with 42 star Chadwick Boseman. In the discussion, unprompted, Boseman threw out the possibility of playing Green Lantern John Stewart. From Blackfilm.com:

CB: Let me put to you this way. If it’s character driven, I’ll do it. As long as it’s character driven, I would love to do it. If it’s just you in a suit and you with powers, then it doesn’t interest me, no matter how big it is. As long as it’s character driven, I’m totally into it. If they could figure out how to do Black Panther and make it fit the original or adapt to the times we’re in now and be new and innovative and be character driven and has the sense of what the comic book is supposed to be, but not bound by it, then yes, of course, I would want to do it.

As he finished speaking on the record, he asked if folks wanted to see a Black Panther film and I said yes. Then he asked, “What about Green Lantern?”

That’s very interesting. Chadwick Boseman would be impeccable casting for John Stewart!

By this point, I think it’s safe to say there is definitely talk of Green Lantern John Stewart behind the scenes. Too many people in the business have referenced the character, or have been rumored to be involved with the character. Let’s go down the list. First, Idris Elba specifically said he wants to play the character. Then, we heard rumors all over the internet saying that Denzel Washington was in talks to play the character. About a week after that, news of The Rock being in talks to play the character went viral and The Rock name dropped John Stewart repeatedly via social media. Now, Chadwick Boseman specifically references the character!

The buzz and rumors involving John Stewart have all been very encouraging and exciting, but I have to admit that I’m a tad weary. It’s not that I’m unhappy to hear about prospects of John Stewart appearing in film, but I’m ready for this matter to be put to rest.

I would just like to know if John Stewart is going to be the main Green Lantern in the DC Cinematic Universe. It’s worth noting that there have been no rumors regarding any other Green Lanterns, while the John Stewart rumors and references are rampant. Yet, nothing has been confirmed.

Keep an eye on GreenLantern.co for more news as it happens.

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Comicbookresources.com has an exclusive preview of the upcoming Batman Beyond 2.0 and Justice League Beyond crossover. This event should be of interest to John Stewart fans, because John is the Green Lantern of the Justice Lords. We may get more Justice League/Justice League Unlimited goodness in these digital first titles!
Gage and Higgins Kick Off Justice Lords Beyond Crossover.

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