‘Suicide Squad:’ Is Common Cast As Black Manta or Green Lantern John Stewart?

It was recently announced that acclaimed rapper and actor Common (Lonnie Lynn) was cast in DC Comics upcoming Suicide Squad film in an unknown role. Of course this has sent fans a spin, speculating on who Common might be playing. Common was reportedly once attached to play Green Lantern John Stewart in a failed attempt at making a Justice League film. It was also recently revealed that Stewart is expected to appear in the upcoming 2017 Justice League movie. However, Stewart’s involvement in the Suicide Squad is a bit of stretch. It is also rumored that Common could be playing Aquaman villain Black Manta, who is actually a member of the Squad in the comics. Lets look closer at both of the characters to see what might be ahead for DC Comics fans.

Black Manta:

John Stewart was created by writer Dennis O’Neil and artist Neal Adams in December, 1971. Stewart, a former Marine, was chosen by the Guardians to become a substitute for Green Lantern Hal Jordan.

John Stewart rose to popularity in 2001 as a member of the animated Justice League TV show and the sequel series, Justice League Unlimited.

Wielding one of the most powerful weapons in the DCU, a Green Power Ring, Stewart can go toe-to-toe with some of DC’s most powerful characters.

John Stewart is DC Comics first African American superhero.

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