AceShowbiz - DC Studios' highly anticipated reboot of the "Lanterns" franchise has sparked speculation about the casting of its main characters. While the search continues for an actor to embody Hal Jordan, rumors suggest that Kelvin Harrison Jr. may take on the role of fan-favorite John Stewart.

Harrison Jr. is a rising star known for his roles in "12 Years a Slave," "Ender's Game", "Elvis", and "Chevalier." His critically acclaimed performances have earned him numerous awards and nominations.

Sources close to the production indicate that Harrison Jr.'s casting would align with DC Studios' strategy of pairing a seasoned industry veteran (likely for Hal Jordan) with an emerging star. This move would position the latter as the central Green Lantern in future stories within the DC Universe.

"Lanterns" follows the dynamic duo of John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. The series is headed by showrunner and executive producer Chris Mundy ("True Detective: Night Country"), alongside writers Damon Lindelof ("Watchmen") and Tom King ("Supergirl").

DC Studios Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have expressed excitement about bringing "Lanterns" to life. They described the characters of John Stewart and Hal Jordan as "two of DC's most compelling" and emphasized the series' role in establishing the foundation of the unified DCU that will launch with "Superman" next summer.

"Lanterns" currently lacks a confirmed release date.