Jason Momoa wasn’t kidding when he stated taking part in the comedian e book character Lobo was a prime precedence for him. In a brand new put up on X, DC Studios co-chief James Gunn revealed the textual content Momoa despatched him when it was introduced in fall 2022 that Gunn and Peter Safran can be heading up the Warner Bros. superhero division. The textual content was easy: “Fucking Lobo.”
“Dude, I’ve stated try to be Lobo for years. No lie,” Gunn wrote again to the actor on the time.
In sharing the textual content alternate, Gunn now wrote: “On the anniversary of Lobo, I can’t assist however consider a textual content I obtained from Jason Momoa on the morning it was introduced Peter & I had been the heads of DC Studios — the day Jason & I first mentioned him becoming a member of the DCU as Lobo. I’ve liked watching Jason carry him to life & can’t wait to share that with all of you.”
Momoa is taking part in Lobo in “Supergirl: World of Tomorrow,” which is now in manufacturing. The superhero film — starring “Home of the Dragon” actor Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El — is ready to be the second movie in Gunn and Safran’s rebooted DC Universe following Gunn’s “Superman,” which arrives in theaters this July and stars David Corenswet because the Man of Metal and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Craig Gillespie is directing “Supergirl,” which additionally stars Matthias Schoenaerts as villain Krem of the Yellow Hill and Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knolle.
Momoa’s Lobo casting was officially announced final December. He confirmed the casting information on Instagram by sharing a quote from a earlier Fandango interview he did by which he mentioned his curiosity in taking part in the character.
“I accumulate comics, and I don’t achieve this a lot anymore, however he was at all times my favourite, and I at all times wished to play Lobo, as a result of I’m like, ‘Good day? It’s the right position,” he stated within the interview. “I imply, hear. In the event that they name and ask me to play him, it’s a fuck yeah. I haven’t obtained that decision, so I don’t need to put any pretend information on the market, but when they ever name me and ask me to play, or ask me to audition, I’m there.”
Momoa performed Aquaman within the earlier DC Universe underneath Zack Snyder, starring in two standalone motion pictures in addition to “Justice League.” His time because the character got here to an finish after the 2023 launch of “Aquaman and the Misplaced Kingdom,” however even earlier than that film got here out he was vocal about wanting a brand new position in Gunn’s rebooted universe.
“I feel that with Peter Safran and Mr. Gunn on the helm now at DC, I’m very enthusiastic about that,” Momoa informed Entertainment Tonight in 2022 after the information of the duo’s hiring. “There are a number of cool issues that might be developing. One among my desires come true might be taking place underneath their watch. So, keep tuned!”
Momoa’s Lobo debut might be seen when “Supergirl” opens in theaters on June 26, 2026.
