Green Lanterns Casting Is GREAT & DISAPPOINTING | Aaron Pierre Is John Stewart

[@justinsingleton2113]

Hey nobody was outraged when Chadwick Boseman, God rest his soul, played Thurgood Marshall, Lol man was light skin with slick hair, Chadwick was dark and looked nothing like him, folks should be more concerned that they keep hiring black British actors instead of Black American, Pierre is British

[@MaterialGworlKodi]

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[@EmansReviews]

Actually folks DID complain about Chadwick. 😅 www.bet.com/article/5nwv12/people-complaining-that-chadwick-boseman-too-dark

[@WawaMarvel]

@@EmansReviewsyou have before said you prefer someone not light skinned for the role. You wanted someone darker. Not based on his acting, just appearance to match comics. You know that isn’t far off from the things you rant about with ppl and their prejudices towards Star Wars. No you aren’t using mean words , or attacking the actor, but we all have things we prefer. This isn’t much different. You prefer a different actor based on skin shade, not acting ability.

[@elckler9821]

@@WawaMarvelminus the fact that characters are being CREATED in Star Wars and people are upset that they’re of a different skin color. The two aren’t the same….

[@elckler9821]

@@WawaMarvelbut at the end of the day, these are fictional characters and it doesn’t really matter.

[@NoirNameless]

Same people who were ok with Ariel being black, all the black folk in Bridgerton, A Train being black, Ghost becoming black and a woman in the mcu, etc. And y’all are upset that a man (WHO IS STILL BLACK) is a couple shades lighter is playing John Stewart? Y’all don’t think you sound crazy being mad at this? Lol.😒

[@nyny.confidential74]

nobody is denying his blackness or saying he's not black enough. we’re calling out the constant colorism in Hollywood.

[@NoirNameless]

@@nyny.confidential74 … while also being ok with characters who are historically white being turned black lol. It’s goofy af. 😒

[@nyny.confidential74]

@@NoirNameless elaborate. what historically white character was race swapped ?

[@NoirNameless]

@@nyny.confidential74 I’m clearly not saying colorism doesn’t exist in Hollywood. But I don’t wanna hear it from people who are ok with people being completely different colors than creators made them out to be, and on top of that making them completely different characters. This casting specifically isn’t as big a deal as people are making it. Idc. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@nyny.confidential74]

@@NoirNameless so you couldn't give me any examples 😂? also, you do know that Ariel is a mermaid? a mythical creature that appears in cultures around the globe 💀? But still you're comparing a mermaid to an actual human being? tragic 😂

[@dmoney7165]

Bro what? Im usually with you but i gotta disagree on this one. The only black men in the MCU are Dark skinned. Heimdall, War Machine, Falcon, Black Panther, Blade. The Hawk (forget his name) character in Black Adam. Im having a hard time trying to think of a light skinned black male hero outside of of Cyborg in the DCEU. 😂. As a light skinned man I dont have an issue with all of the aforementioned dark skinned actors. I agree that there is a colorism issue in Hollywood but when it comes to the green lantern casting i dont see an issue with it, personally. Dude is buzzing with that Netflix movie, has the build, the bravado, has ready made green eyes ffs😂 but its an issue becasue he light skin?😂 out of all the dark brothers i just named 1 cant be light? And to your Mr. Adams point i would get it if this movie was the first black hero movie and dude was light skinned but damn near all of em been dark 😂

[@komplexknowledge1305]

FACT!!!!!! .

[@trevonh4139]

Exactly! They make it seem like there isn't any dark skinned superheroes at all, and we can name them 😆

[@EmansReviews]

Actually we do agree. Because as you agreed, I'm talking about all of Hollywood and not just the superhero genre or just marvel or just DC. So seeing as though the green lantern casting is still a part of Hollywood, I'm glad to see we're on the same page. 😅

[@Madhousetrey]

Technically War Machine was Light skinned before he was dark skin in the MCU and Terrence Howard and Don Cheadle are both great in the role and unfortunately they both got an unfair treatment throughout the years with Terrance Howard it was pay dispute and with Don Cheadle they made him a Skrull in the most wasteful storyline from one of the worst Disney Plus shows with one of the worst Recons in history and Not to mention Anthony Mackie as Captain America is being put through the worst treatment of reshoots and I'm kinda worried about Captain America Brave New World. I hope all the brothers get their just due. Much Success to the brother Aaron Pierre portraying Green Lantern don't let us down. #BLKisWinningRightNow

[@MrTwindog4]

Dude. I am about the same complexion as this actor. “The Fair complexion “ description is an insult to Light skinned people . I know colorism is problem in Hollywood . But I don’t think this is a good example of Colorism. For the Record , comic books gave all Black Characters the same Brown complexion until The 1990’s. GL John Stewart was created in the 1970’s. He was default Brown Complexion Black for that era. You act like DC cast a Cab Calaway or Al B. Sure Mulatto type for John Stewart? , this is will blow over in six months and we will focus on something else in Racist Hollywood .

[@black_icon]

You should go and look at the interviews Neil Adams did before his passing. It is understanding that you being a light skin and how you feel, but what you stated is not the case. In the early days of comics, they color black characters gray or light brown. John Stewart was DC's 1st black superhero and one of the 1st black superheroes the creator, a white man, and a true ally for blacks at the time pushed to color John's dark tone. DC pushed back on him and the back and forth has been decades. John was not a Default Brown completion Adam even told a story where they came to him and tried to make him the default brown and Adams told them no, he wanted John darker which represents the real Black people's dark skin tone. So, I do not see how you have that confused when Adams actually talked about this very thing you mentioned about the completion of that area. The point many disagree with in this casting has nothing to do with hate. Black people need to realize we are not the same and not from the same tribe. Adams intentionally made this character dark-skinned. There is no way around that. DC shitted on his work with this casting. This does not mean we do not wish him well, it does not mean we do not want light skin to work. DC needs to stop being lazy and either create new characters or use a neutral character. John Stewart is not a neutral character..... Until Black people voice that we are not the same and the chosen one who comes in all different shades they are going to disrespect the difference in our tone. I mean Hollywood cast Chadwick as Thurgood Marshall a light skin near white Black man. Come on let's call a spade a spade..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH2naZKtdpufgas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn68fWyifseppZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/ianZpKOFrs53eas

[@ImeanWhoElse]

Bro is lightskinned?! I'm like 1 shade darker than him! ...Am- Am I lightskinned? Have I been lightskinned this whole time... *Stares deeply into the mirror... Music starts playing*

[@EmansReviews]

You just might be 😅

[@cmasterson]

I’m the lightest male in the entire family. My wife says I’m medium skin lol. 😂. I thought I was light skinned for decades. Shattered my dreams. Now I’m in my Villian arch.

[@TheBlackSands]

James Gunn used Idris Elba as bloodsport and viola Davis as Amanda waller so I know that he is not the problem ,it's warner bros and dceu studios 💯

[@eastvandb]

It's a cultural issue in many other cultures, too. Skin lightening cream is a huge market in India, Japan and all over east and south Asia. I suspect it's a blind spot in many places out of the US as well.

[@EmansReviews]

I believe it

[@aidansing]

Africa and Asia are way worse for this. All comes down to money. Dark equals have to work outdoors. Lighter means you don't so must be richer.

[@cmasterson]

Don’t forget the Victoria era in Europe where they used chemicals that were toxic to look as white as possible.

[@theflickspicksnthenitpicks3731]

@@eastvandb Boom 💥

[@lfelock]

I think folks are making a mountain out of a mole here. This man has the look, the mannerisms of John Stewart, and acting skills for the role. He's just a shade lighter and I never even considered him light skinned before he got the role.

[@WawaMarvel]

Well Emann just went on a whole rant about ppl and their prejudices towards Star Wars before even seeing a show based on who they cast and their look. Hmmmmm

[@nyny.confidential74]

so a talented dark skinned black actor couldn't portray John Stewart? If they can be drawn dark, they can cast dark 🤷🏿‍♀️.

[@patricktyler4712]

Not true Eman about Basset. She never auditioned and she never ever was even approached for storm. She literally said this.

[@tvega3000]

Can anyone tell me the lightskinned Superhero character that white people felt more comfortable to create due to the “lightskinned is closer to white” ideology? Colorism exists but it doesn’t apply to every instance.

[@charlesspeaksthetruth4334]

Facts 👏👏

[@defrocker0569]

I understand what you are saying, but what dark skinned actor could they have gone with? He looks more like the Justice League John Stewart in the definition of his face.

[@etherieeetheriee1636]

Sound like you saying no dark skin actor is out there exist for the role. Plenty of dark skin actors out there .

[@defrocker0569]

@@etherieeetheriee1636 I'm not saying that, my question, who is more appropriate.

[@SosaA11]

Damson Idris

[@etherieeetheriee1636]

@@defrocker0569 gotcha. I would prefer john david washington or john boyega

[@defrocker0569]

@@etherieeetheriee1636 Boyega is too goofy, Washington looks a little meek and they both don't have the physique as John Stewart.

[@ThatDorkyReviewShow]

I mean I don't need john Stewart to be westly snipes 😂😢

[@ItsCarrvan]

I get what you’re saying, Eman, but we gotta take what we can get… You can’t advocate for more people of color to get these roles but then complain about skin tones… Wasn’t you the one saying you have to cast a good actor first and not really worry about if they fit the bill? Well, that brother’s a good actor, and I think he’s gonna make a great John Stewart…

[@factthatdude4059]

We actually can

[@rockb922]

We don't have to take what we can get. This is just entertainment, not our last meal while we're starving. We don't have to watch nor support this.

[@waynebrooks880]

Sometimes we are our own worst enemy.

[@Pysnpai]

Looking at the cartoon still image of Jon Stewart that you have next to the actor…they’re the same shade. Dude is also not light skinned. He’s in the medium toned range.

[@SLouiss]

FD signifier has a great video diving into the specific differences of colorism with Black Men on TV vs Movies vs Netflix.

[@FieldofWings24]

I don’t think there is any light skin black heroes from the comics other than bi racial folks like Miles Morales. And because of that It’s always going to be an issue in casting. The hero genre especially marvel has always had darker brothers play their characters save for Terrance Howard. Colorism is a big issue especially with actresses but the men have been done well imo, but don’t want to pat Hollywood on the back too much cause they’ll cast the rock as the next T’Challa.

[@derekinnis2752]

Who cares He’s a great actor lmaoo John stewart is black and Aaron is black Lmaooo who the hell cares. Caring about the shade is hella nit picking. He’s the same shade as John Stewart any dam way lmaooo We need to criticize more relevant things

[@1Love-starboss]

he Looks too much so flipping must Like a green lantern from the wb justice league series which most of us may grow up Living aswel as how the guy whos the main guy character Looks just Like the batman wb series

[@troybulla5861]

We talking about everything other than green lantern Aaron is damn good casting for John Stewart dude can act im all for it

[@justhooks8905]

Man. I think you reaching with this one. I hear you and I agree with the aspect of colorism in Hollywood. But my guy is the same shade of wheat as the John Stewart picture you have next to him in your video. I would get it if it was Mr. Terrific cast bc that brother been darker shade in all aspect of his appearance where JS hasn't. The true issue for real is why our American brothers not getting these American character roles.

[@EmansReviews]

And that's the wild thing with colorism. Some people can't even agree about what's light skin or not. Lol 🤷🏿‍♂️😅

[@justhooks8905]

@@EmansReviews Nah. No disagreement with you on that, sir. Brother light skinned. But what does the shade of black have to do with they story of JS. His story is he is black. That's all. That's different from Tchalla, Ororo, or Shuri. Where that African roots and background and having darker skin tone plays a role in who they are as a character where for JS it's just him being black. Lightskinned or dark skinned.

[@EmansReviews]

@@justhooks8905 oh yeah it's very different. The shade is more so a Hollywood thing. DC has never been THAT deep with their black characters unless you go to their milestones division.

[@justhooks8905]

@@EmansReviews Definitely agree with you on that. Why never I never truly connected with any of DC black characters other than Static because he is like the only one they actually truly developed and went deep into his blackness.

[@alexpiperhalliwell]

The way Amandla Stenberg refused the audition for the role of Shuri coz she wanted to give an opportunity to a dark skinned woman and they picked Leticia Wright it was very impressive. I really respect her for such a decision. Love the casting of Aaron Pierre coz he is talented but folks shouldnt shut people about the issue of colorism. In the same way I dont think people should attack him for getting the role coz I saw some folks saying he "deserves the backlash." We need to raise such issues of colorism so Hollywood could change and the mindset needs to change as well.

[@angelasaunders3558]

This really makes no sense. Some people getting up set over the skin tone of a comic book character, in which pretty much all Black people have the same skin tone..which is not reality. Why are those people trying to compare comic book characters , who are never shown in the multiple shades of we come in. I really don’t care what skin tone the actor is, though I do agree with that colorism can be a part of this. There are some questionable choices and brings up that “they” often subconsciously (or consciously as it often appears). It is a blind spot , something we do need to point out, but let’s not get staunch on it that we mess up the careers of those who are not darker shades . We need to find ways to bring this up for change for the better. I remember the early Black is Beautiful stage we went through in the 60s and 70s where in some areas light toned Blacks where pushed back on by our darker skin tone brothers and sisters, just for being lighter skinned and therefore shouldn’t be calling themselves Black and being proud of that. This is some we Blacks need to consider and often recognize all of the time.

[@sweetchristmas6382]

Comic books are all over the place when it comes to the coloring of black characters. From issue to issue you will see different shades, so trying to argue which shade is the correct shade for a character is subjective. Is a colorism a thing, yes. Does it apply here, i don’t think so. Would we have the same issue, if it were a really dark skin actor, as opposed to the shade stated in the video.

[@KamiAnimeS1]

This green lantern casting is fantastic

[@vanessagrayman2194]

The Zoe Saldana comparison is a bit deeper. There was the cultural aspect to the casting. I don’t know what Zoe said about Blackness as she is Dominican and that is a whole other topic. But to compare Zoe’s casting to this Green Lantern casting might be a stretch. Colorism is real when it comes to casting. But I always thought that the dark skinned male was casted as the alpha and the dark skinned woman is the possible BFF as u mentioned. Perfect example - look how the show Harlem is casted. But again, I want everyone Black to win.

[@feliciawells9079]

💙 Excellent analysis! Thank you for bringing this issue forward and perhaps educating some of your viewers. History matters!

[@LaDelaCraft]

E-Man, you explained this perfectly. I find myself supporting actors/actresses who are aware of their light skin privilege and tries to do their part to help.

[@popcornmoviesgames8117]

We should give new actors a chance. Some of us are tired of Hollywood casting the same actors or actresses for multiple roles. Especially knowing it’s going to be multiple series and movies we should want young actors in these roles. I heard some people wanting Idris Elba but he is too old

[@TheWriter-x6s]

PERFECTLY said my Brother ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿💯💯💯

[@angelasaunders3558]

You do have a great point that the original intent of the reason behind why a character should be respected, but what were “they” aware of that ? They should be if done full research , but did they ? 🤔hmm maybe, maybe not ? Again great point and I do agree with you.

[@patricktyler4712]

I think black Americans are growing more concerned with foreign black actors flooded in playing black Americans.

[@matthewcollinsiiiakacdawgc7361]

What's going on Brother... It's been awhile since I've tuned in...

[@EmansReviews]

Good to see you back!

[@Baptiser]

Hey Emann, I suggest taking a look at F.D. Signifier's video on black actors in cinema titled "Black Men and Colorism on Screen." I think it fits into this video as a talking point.

[@BoomerCosmo]

That Peter Griffin pick his crazy 🤣

[@kevotey]

I appreciate how tactful you are in this explainer! Great job brother! I agree with your sentiments & breakdown.

[@TheBlackSands]

We here with you brother king eman .and I am looking more forward to the black green lantern then the older white guy and personally I think dceu has a problem with darker skinned actors just like ray fisher as cyborg

[@SKOTxFREE]

I’m only disappointed in this reaction. You see when making this argument people conveniently forget about such actors as Sydney Poitier who was a Dark skinned actor who not only surpassed all the stereotypes, he did so during a time when racism was very prevalent during the civil rights movement. The reason this angers me now is for several reasons. First of all we as black people tear each other down every chance we can get. Now dude isn’t black enough, next he’s too black. I think he has a very heroic look to him despite what shade of black he is. The next reason this pisses me off is because we have a brotha in Tyler Perry who owns studios and we tear him down too, which makes no sense. But back to this color argument, most times it’s our own people who bring up this light skinned vs Dark Skinned argument and it becomes a detriment to our evolution and I’m pretty sick of it so if you want others to respect, we’re going to have to get past the years of social engineering and brainwashing and learn to stop the infighting over subjects such as this within our community and we need to support our own. My dad told me a story once. He was a milkman who owned his own business and the place he got his milk the supervisor said this “ He said you know I don’t worry about you coming in taking our business because your own people don’t stick together and tear each other down.” This was back in the 1970’s and it’s 2024 and it’s still the same thing. It’s sad

[@jordanhal2814]

Dang - that Neal Adams clip is undeniable.

[@dmfboss]

I definitely see the prevalence of colorism in America but for instance when came to the casting of Tenoch Huerta as Namor people of Mexico were against it because he was a darker skinned individual representing them I see how it can seem more related to the African American community, but I feel it’s a global issue

[@rbgrider]

Mexican is a nationality. There are Mexicans of every hue including Black Mexicans

[@dmfboss]

@@rbgrider I didn’t know that my mistake, but I think the point still holds true in this example

[@melconhuger6776]

What about Daniel Ezra from All American TV show. He seems capable of playing John Stewart?

[@SosaA11]

Doesn’t have the height/ stature

[@mellodope8904]

We're still trying to get another Black Panther. The colorism conversation is an advanced-level topic.

[@tvega3000]

I refuse to believe that the Angela Basset, who absolutely should’ve been Storm, auditioned for that role and did not get picked. I REFUSE!!!

[@coolwata105]

Casting directors are worse than Click Baiters now. They don't cast based on looks for any proper depiction of a character. They cast to see who they can Pi$$ off. They've stirred the pot and now all eyes are on Green Lantern......mission accomplished. Or at least people are starting to look🤔 Personally, I think this is too soon. They're still focusing on JLA members when they have a whole universe of characters, which can not only fill their DEI checklist, they might actually put them in a good story people will enjoy. THEY MIGHT EVEN MAKE SOME MONEY FOR A CHANGE. As long as Ryan Reynolds aka the beloved DEADPOOL is still bashing himself and Green Lantern, I don't see how people are really gonna take any of the Lanterns seriously. Maybe they should put a Gag Order on him......... 😅good luck with that😅😅

[@tekservices8699]

Well damn.... If its so important that skin tone is matched fot the actor to be a good fit, the studio has their work cut out for them on Sinestro. It would be horrible if they ruined the movie for you for finding someone thats the wrong shade of red.

[@jamesdenny4734]

I really don't know about this character, so it's ok with me! Eman, you can play the part, too, unless you're under 6 feet? 🤔

[@thewokebreaker]

"Best person for the job" right?

[@MANGABOXanime]

I get what you mean but he looks like the character to me

[@sweetchristmas6382]

You can’t say they only select light skinned people and then cherry pick a few examples, some of them from 20 years ago, recently especially in the superhero space Hawkman, Black Lightning, Falcon, War machine, Monica Rembeau, Black Panther….. if anything this casting is the exception, not the rule

[@EmansReviews]

Isn't that what you just did with you few examples? I'm talking about a historical issue in the industry in spite of the specific intentions behind the character's creation. www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/colorism-reveals-many-shades-prejudice-hollywood-n959756

[@SyvesterMaseko-p6i]

Great casting cyborg actor is light skin I don't see no issue

[@chill5045]

Where were you Eman when Flex played Michael Jackson? 😂

[@DonMegaPLP]

Generic actor?! Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose, bucko.

[@eastvandb]

Yeah, I'm on board with the colourism argument, but Kyle Chandler is a brilliant actor. He's been in a lot of generic movies, but give him room and he's amazing. 'Bloodlines'? Whoa!

[@thewokebreaker]

10:50...no colorism is a projection from the outside. You cant speak for people

[@LaDelaCraft]

Neither can you but here you are….

[@kjo2130]

Damson idris was in the running but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Sucks

[@lannelbishop3668]

By the casting choice you would think Tyler Perry did the casting. Casting directors in Hollywood tend to be white people with white people sensibilities. Whites tend to feel more more comfortable around light skin Blacks and foreign Backs as opposed to dark skinned Foundational Black Americans. Zoey being an petit mixed chick ballet dancer playing Nina was ridiculous. Angela Bassett being pass over for Storm was total bullshit. Storm being played by mixed girls is bullshit. Storm has been dark skin since 1974. Her Blue eyes and white hair marks her as being a mutant. Her father was Foundational Black American and her mother a Black Kenyan princess. Roberto DaCosta was a dark skin biracial Afro Brazilian superhero Sunspot. Over the decades they have lighten him up and cast white hispanics to play him.

[@TerrellAustin19941]

Cool

[@rickylacy7596]

Black jobs are few far between in Hollywood we can’t afford to turn down no jobs

[@coolwata105]

5:05 I'm with Ferris Bueller, I don't believe in isms. Isms are not good. A man should not believe in an ism......he should only believe in himself😁

[@thewokebreaker]

Lets just stay in the past

[@SosaA11]

Damson Idris dropped out I’m 100 percent sure he would of got it

[@WawaMarvel]

This is twice you talking about the shade of this man skin not fitting the look. How much different is this from the rant you gave about ppl coming at Disney with their certain prejudices?

[@patricktyler4712]

No one is talking about no damn colorism. There is so many black Americans that look like Pierre (even tho he’s foreign) it’s ain’t funny, shout out Will Smith, or Ray Fisher. All these men are the same complexion. The only people bringing this up is gay men , straight men don’t care but yeah I know KZbinrs gotta touch on it . Personally I think it may be a fake controversy from WB

[@upgradde1977]

If Superman was played by a ginger l, i think people would have an issue with that too. There are also alot of hispanic people in the world that LOOK very white. I would assume they wouldn't want them playing Richie Valens or Poncho Villa. So "colorism" affects any race. Im not disagreeing with you, expect the point that blacks are the only race that could have that issue

[@defrocker0569]

I don't like to refer to a light skinned black person as being "fair", because what is a dark skinned person to be known as?

[@EmansReviews]

Beautiful 😏

[@thewokebreaker]

Beau.....claims

[@mikkijell1]

oh God really

[@MrTwindog4]

Dude. I am about the same complexion as this actor. I know colorism is problem is Hollywood . But I don’t think this is a good example of Colorism. For the Record , comic books gave all Black Characters the same Brown complexion until The 1990’s. GL John Stewart was created in the 1970’s. He was default Brown Complexion Black for that era. You act like DC cast a Cab Calaway or Al B. Sure Mulatto type for John Stewart? , this is will blow over in six months and we will focus on something else in Racist Hollywood .

[@WaxxMinty]

Mariah movies suck, colorism wouldn’t have been the reason why that movie would have flopped. 😂😂😂

[@popcornmoviesgames8117]

I don’t want to hear nothing about colorism. This has been going on in the black community for a long time. Light vs dark skin blah blah blah… it’s dumb

[@nyny.confidential74]

so a systemic issue that harms dark-skinned folks globally is dumb?

[@popcornmoviesgames8117]

@@nyny.confidential74 It’s a movie role. They audition for the role and pick who they want. We have no factual evidence they picked Aaron Pierre because of the shade of his skin.

[@nyny.confidential74]

@@popcornmoviesgames8117 I didn't say they picked him bc of his skin complexion. colorism isn't always blatant, its also unintentional. it doesn't change the fact that this casting choice is colorist.

[@popcornmoviesgames8117]

@@nyny.confidential74 that’s your opinion and I have mine.

[@nyny.confidential74]

@@popcornmoviesgames8117 you have opinions, I have facts.

[@theflickspicksnthenitpicks3731]

I love your channel, but Black Americans believing colorism began and ended here and it being "worst" in America? The idea that "colorism" is a Black American thing, is COMPLETELY false. Colorism didn’t even start in America. It was a by product of chattel slavery which started in the caribbean and latin America and spreaded to the US colonies. We can talk to our US experiences without acting like it only happens to us... and it being "worst."

[@christophercann1155]

I disagree. Grow up, bro

[@EmansReviews]

Thank you for proving my point 👍🏿

[@FieldofWings24]

Mariah Carey 💀

[@tjofwakanda8027]

Fake mad

[@Duuke95]

Way to woke bro, he’s barley light skin and look like John to me, i never heard nobody say John Stewart is as important to black people for representation as a black panther, most casuals who even think of green lantern automatically thinks of a whites man (hal Jordan) So yes the dude they picked looks like John to me

[@EmansReviews]

No one is arguing that he's AS culturally significant as Black Panther, but Ok 👍🏿

[@Dutch3k5]

I’m trying to support you bro but this take ain’t it. Damn near all the black comic characters in Hollywood are played by dark skinned brothers. And the only time we got a light bright (Rhodey) they replaced him with one of the darkest brother in Hollywood 😂

[@nyny.confidential74]

these comments are EXACTLY why colorism has to be discussed more. y'all literally sound like the whyte folks who dismiss bipoc folks who rightly criticize topics in media (recently Simu Liu, who played Shang-chi called out cultural appropriation and got shunned for it). As a dark-skinned woman, im tired of seeing canonically dark-skinned characters erased in live-action and portrayed by light-skinned or biracial actors and actresses. If they can be drawn dark, they can be casted dark. PERIOD.

[@nyny.confidential74]

Neil Adams MADE IT A POINT to portray John Stewart as a dark brown man. also, colorist isn't a reverse thing. reverse colorism doesn't exist just like reverse racism doesn't exist. I recommend everyone to research Dr. Sarah Webb on the topic.

[@dangeorge5959]

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[@angelasaunders3558]

This really makes no sense. Some people getting up set over the skin tone of a comic book character, in which pretty much all Black people have the same skin tone..which is not reality. Why are those people trying to compare comic book characters , who are never shown in the multiple shades of we come in. I really don’t care what skin tone the actor is, though I do agree with that colorism can be a part of this. There are some questionable choices and brings up that “they” often subconsciously (or consciously as it often appears). It is a blind spot , something we do need to point out, but let’s not get staunch on it that we mess up the careers of those who are not darker shades . We need to find ways to bring this up for change for the better. I remember the early Black is Beautiful stage we went through in the 60s and 70s where in some areas light toned Blacks where pushed back on by our darker skin tone brothers and sisters, just for being lighter skinned and therefore shouldn’t be calling themselves Black and being proud of that. This is some we Blacks need to consider and often recognize all of the time. As for the way Blacks were colored back in the day was as much due to coloring techniques as it may have been any type of colorism going on. As coloring techniques improved, more brown tones could be done. Gray for dark skin Blacks, literally yellow … which is equally ignorantly offensive.