Los Angeles, March 13 Actor Aaron Pierre has become the latest addition to the star cast of DC Studios’ "Superman" sequel, "Man of Tomorrow," directed by James Gunn.
Pierre, known for his work in projects such as "Rebel Ridge" and "The Underground Railroad," will play the role of John Stewart, the Green Lantern, in the film, according to the entertainment news outlet The Hollywood Reporter.
Stewart is one of the space cops guarding Earth and its sector as part of the Green Lantern Corps. The upcoming film, which is set to release in theaters on July 9, 2027, is written by Gunn. The production is set to begin in Atlanta.
"Superman," which was also directed by Gunn, was released in July 2025 and featured David Corenswet in the role of Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
It centered around Superman getting involved in an international conflict orchestrated by billionaire Luthor and went on to gross over USD 600 million at the box office. Both actors are returning to reprise their roles alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Sara Sampaio, who will play the role of Eve Teschmacher.
"Superman 2: The Man of Tomorrow" will focus on Corenswet and Hoult's characters as they reunite to fight against the technological alien threat known as Brainiac, portrayed by Lars Eidinger.