Jason Momoa has been cast as Lobo in ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’. The announcement comes as DC Studios continues its ambitious restructuring of its cinematic universe under James Gunn’s leadership.
The 45-year-old actor – who previously played Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe – is set to play the alien bounty hunter in the upcoming movie. Lobo, created in 1983, has become one of DC Comics’ most popular anti-heroes with a significant cult following.
Jason – who led the Aquaman film franchise between 2016 and 2023 – previously admitted that he would relish the opportunity to play Lobo one day. The Aquaman films collectively grossed over $2 billion worldwide, establishing Momoa as a bankable action star.
“So Lobo was … I collect comics, and I don’t do so much anymore, but he was always my favorite, and I always wanted to play Lobo. Because I’m like, ‘Hello? It’s the perfect role’,” the movie star said during the press tour for ‘The Lost Kingdom’.
“I mean, listen, if they call and ask me to play him, it’s a, ‘F*** yeah!’ I haven’t received that call, so I don’t want to put any fake news out there. But if they call me ask me to play, or ask me to audition, I’m, there.”
The Hollywood star actually confirmed his casting by reposting the quote on his Instagram account, and captioning the comments: “They called.” The post quickly went viral, generating millions of likes within hours.
Jason is currently one of the most sought-after stars in the movie business. But the actor previously admitted that he’s taken a “very, very, very hard road” in the film industry. His journey from television actor to blockbuster star spans over two decades.
“Now it’s wonderful, because it wasn’t handed to me. It was a very, very, very hard road,” Jason told Men’s Health magazine. “For a good 20 years, no one knew who I was. I worked on TV shows and wanted to be on something better.” Before his breakthrough, Momoa appeared in numerous television shows, building his craft and reputation.
Jason also confessed to being amazed by the success of the ‘Aquaman’ films. The first Aquaman movie became DC’s highest-grossing film, surpassing even The Dark Knight Rises.
The actor conceded that you “just don’t know” how a movie will perform at the box office before it’s released. This perspective comes from years of experience in both television and film productions.
“Well, to be perfectly honest, I was absolutely baffled that Aquaman was received so well,” Jason – who starred in the money-spinning franchise alongside Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, and Nicole Kidman – shared. “I’ve done things that are amazing that no one sees and no one gives a s*** about. You just don’t know in this business.”
Jason never considers the financial performance of his films before they hit the box office. And the movie star insisted that he’s equally committed to each and every one of his projects, a work ethic that has earned him respect throughout Hollywood.
“I don’t go in and do things and think, ‘Oh, I’m gonna get $1 billion on this one.’ I go in and do my best job,” Jason – who previously starred on the hit TV shows ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Stargate Atlantis’ – said. His role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones helped establish him as a commanding screen presence.
The casting of Momoa as Lobo represents a significant shift in DC’s cinematic strategy, as the character is known for its darker, more mature themes. Industry insiders suggest this could signal a more diverse approach to superhero storytelling under the new DC Studios regime.