Here’s a fun bit of DC trivia: John Stewart isn’t Aaron Pierre’s first run-in with the DC universe. Years before he put on a Green Lantern ring, the actor starred in a Superman prequel series that most fans have quietly forgotten. It even featured a Brainiac showdown.
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Lanterns : Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Actor | Aaron Pierre (age 32, British) |
| Current role | John Stewart / Green Lantern in Lanterns (HBO, eight episodes) |
| Earlier DC role | Dev-Em in Syfy’s Krypton |
| Krypton run | 2018 to 2019, two seasons, all 20 episodes |
| Next DCU appearance | Man of Tomorrow (July 2027) |
| Other upcoming work | Star Wars: Starfighter |
Meet Dev-Em, Pierre’s First DC Hero
Krypton was created by Batman Begins writer David S. Goyer and set 200 years before Kal-El’s birth. It followed Superman’s grandfather, Seg-El. Pierre played Dev-Em, a military commander in Kandor City’s Sagitari police force and a descendant of a long line of Kryptonian soldiers.
His story had drama to spare. Dev-Em was betrothed to Lyta-Zod, who was secretly involved with Seg-El. He fought the terrorist group Black Zero and even came under Brainiac’s mind control. He broke free and teamed up with Seg-El, who trapped the android villain in the Phantom Zone. By the finale, Dev-Em had joined the resistance against General Zod.
Why Krypton Faded?
The show was a viewership win for Syfy in Season 1 but dropped sharply in Season 2 and was canceled after its short run. It was also overshadowed by the Arrowverse and has been largely forgotten amid the rise of bigger superhero TV like Lanterns and Peacemaker.
What’s Next for Pierre in the DCU?
Pierre beat out Stephan James and Damson Idris for the Green Lantern role. His next stop is Man of Tomorrow in July 2027, where Stewart is expected to be an active space cop before Lars Eidinger’s Brainiac lands on Earth. Because James Gunn writes and directs it, fans may see a lighter take on the character.
Lanterns still has a few weeks left, and the finale will reveal who killed Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan. DC Studios is also early in development on a second season, and a writers’ room is open for a potential renewal. A bigger budget could lean more into the sci-fi side of Green Lantern.
Conclusion
Pierre’s career has already circled back to Brainiac once. This time he’ll face him as a Green Lantern, with a much bigger stage. For background on the character, see the Green Lantern page on Wikipedia.
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FAQs
Was Aaron Pierre in Krypton?
Yes. He played Dev-Em in all 20 episodes of Syfy’s Krypton from 2018 to 2019.
When does Man of Tomorrow release?
It’s set for July 2027, with Pierre’s John Stewart expected to appear.
