It’s been on my bucket list for a very long time. We’d devise our own plays and put them on for anybody that could be bothered to turn up. Last modified on Thu 26 Mar 2020 12.31 GMT. I am so thankful to have had the opportunities that have come my way. If you weren’t an actor, what would you do? If I wasn’t an actor, I would definitely aspire to be a professional sprinter. Aaron Pierre is an English actor. Playing on the Globe stage was a dream come true, and I am so thankful for the experience. The Dark Knight, Man of Steel, Wonder Woman and Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice – and that’s just a few…. What can you tell us about it?It’s set two generations before Superman’s existence and we have an opportunity to see how the Kryptonians existed on the planet Krypton. It premiered at the Pittsburgh Public Theater in December 1999 and follows six characters on their quest for redemption. You were in Othello – how much Shakespeare have you done? What talent do you have that’d surprise us? Prior to that, I did performing arts at Lewisham College where we studied Shakespeare. Aaron Pierre was born in 1994 in south London. They are all my favourite. When did you first fall in love with acting?I wanted to be a sprinter, when I was a kid. Aaron Pierre is an English actor. King Hedley II is on at Theatre Royal Stratford East from 17 May. They thought I might not want to get thrown in a pit and covered in mud – but I just had a quiet word and said: do you mind? Aaron Pierre is an actor, known for Krypton (2018), Britannia (2017) and The A Word (2016). Are you still a runner?I like to keep healthy and fit, but I’m definitely not a sprinter any more – well, I’m a sprinter at family picnics! We still have a way to go. Season 1 "Pilot" Dev-Em "House of El" Dev-Em "The Rankless Initiative" Dev-Em "The Word of Rao" Dev-Em "House of Zod" Dev-Em "Civil Wars" Dev-Em "Transformation" Dev-Em "Savage Night" Dev-Em "Hope" (credit only) "The Phantom Zone" Adam Strange; References. What’s your favourite?I have a really massive sweet tooth. Every role has been a joyous experience. It means that at the end, when Othello takes his own life, the man replacing him is very similar. He trained in classical theatre in Toronto before studying at Lamda. Cake is my vice. 5,592 Followers, 255 Following, 36 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Aaron Pierre (@aaron_pierre1) Credits Actor. Is there a punishing fitness regime for some of your roles?It can be very intense, with workouts composed by the stunt teams. Official Sites, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, UK Drama School Graduates On Course To Be Your Next Favourite Actor (2016-2018), casting for shadow's voice in sonic the hedgehog movie possible sequel. He trained in classical theatre in Toronto before studying at Lamda. That’s when I do my thing. Do we still have a diversity problem in British theatre – in terms of casting and what stories get told?We are progressing, which makes me very happy. I really enjoy writing, and I love to share poetry or lyrics that I have written at open mic events – the energy at these events is amazing, and always goes through the roof. He has starred in Sky series Britannia and in the Superman prequel, Krypton, which aired on Syfy in the US and comes to E4 later this year. Aaron Pierre is an actor, known for Krypton (2018), Britannia (2017) and The A Word (2016). As an example, I might lay flat on the stage floor for a very long period time. Making his professional theatre debut doing Shakespeare, at the Globe, opposite Mark Rylance, Aaron Pierre didn’t so much jump in at the deep end as go scuba diving in the Mariana Trench. I just really wanted to observe this master at work. It sounds funny saying it out loud, but yeah, that’s what I do! He is an enormous inspiration for me and I will continue to be inspired by him forever. When doing theatre, I like to feel in tune with the stage. You’re playing Cassio in a play where often Othello is the only non-white character. What’s the strangest thing that you’ve had to do for a film/TV show? Aaron Pierre was born in 1994 in south London. When on set, I always have my headphones. |  He portrays Dev-Em in Krypton. I then went to LAMDA where Shakespeare is a large part of the curriculum and studied for three years. But when you’re ready, you’re ready, and his portrayal of Cassio in last year’s production of Othello proved Pierre could share the stage with Britain’s greatest living thespian. Contents . You star in Krypton. If you could play any figure, living or dead, who would it be and why? It was so nice to do that research into the history of Britain and the Roman army. You’re playing the titular role in King Hedley II – tell us about the play. All rights reserved. Do you ever do your own stunts?Sometimes, just because of my nature, I’ve politely asked if I could try it. Professionally I have been part of one Shakespeare play, and Othello was my professional theatre debut. The play or the venue?Both, actually. How was filming Britannia?I love stories which require research, because I’m a bit of a nerd. Every day on set is brilliant. I am at a very early point in my career so have a pretty short resume, ha! What impact does having a more diverse cast have?What it brings is an additional layer to the story and the themes. Which is very exciting, because it means we will reach a place, soon, that reflects all our realities. Then I reached a point where such a strict way of eating just didn’t appeal! There are many other Shakespeare characters I would love to play, such as Mark Antony (Julius Caesar) and Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet). There are moments of joy and there are moments of darkness but neither is ever too far away at any one point. They have to have the skill and the will. He portrayed Dev-Em as a series regular in Krypton.