Jason Momoa Steals the Show as Fast X's Villain
Jason Momoa's electrifying performance as the villain in Fast X is taking the internet by storm Fans are raving about his standout role, cementing him as a major player in the franchise's success
Caution: This article contains SPOILERS for Fast X!
The latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise is now showing in theaters and fans can't stop talking about Jason Momoa's portrayal of the villain, Dante Reyes. In the film, Momoa plays the son of Hernan Reyes, the villain from Fast Five, who seeks revenge against Dom and his family after a decade of planning. Unlike John Cena's Jakob Toretto, Dante is a more calculated and theatrical antagonist, relying on his cleverness and cunning rather than brute strength. The internet is abuzz with praise for Momoa's performance in the role.
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Fast X, the first part of the finale for the mainline Fast and Furious movies, was released over the weekend, introducing Momoa's Dante as the villain. As audiences witness his villainy in full, they are taking to social media to express their admiration for the Aquaman star's performance in the movie. Many fans have hailed him as the "MVP" of the franchise and even consider him to be the best part of the sequel. Check out some of the reactions below:
Why Momoa's portrayal of the Fast X villain has already become a fan-favorite in the franchise.
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Similar to Cena's role in the previous installment, a lot of the buzz surrounding Fast X was centered around Momoa's portrayal of a villain. Leading up to the release, the actor hinted that Dante would be a flamboyant and showy antagonist, rather than just a physically intimidating foe for Vin Diesel's character. This only added to the excitement for Momoa's debut in the franchise, as audiences were eager to see him embrace a completely different persona from what they were used to seeing him play, especially after his success in Game of Thrones.
As evident from the reactions online, Momoa's portrayal of Fast X's villain, Dante, has exceeded expectations. Many have deemed him the best antagonist in the entire franchise, owing to his eccentric personality and meticulous planning for revenge. Dante's plan results in the apparent deaths of Ramsey, Tej, Han, and Roman, while Dom and Little B are left for dead in the movie's cliffhanger ending.
Compared to the likes of Jason Statham's Deckard Shaw and Charlize Theron's Cipher, Dante's level of planning sets him apart. Though Cipher's debut in The Fate of the Furious revealed the surprise of Dom's son, her plans were twice thwarted by Dom and his family. However, Dante leaves Cipher to die at the start of the new movie, drawing comparisons between the Fast and Furious franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Thanos.
As the franchise approaches its end with the next chapter or a potential Fast and Furious 12, it will be intriguing to see how Dante's quest for vengeance concludes.
