Jason Momoa's Mysterious New DC Role Revealed: Unexpected Collaboration with James Gunn Confirmed!

Summary

Jason Momoa may return to the DC Universe as a different character, with talks of him playing Lobo in "Superman: Legacy" or a standalone film.

Momoa is demonstrating his versatility by portraying two distinct characters within the same franchise. Prior to taking on the role of Lobo, he must first dedicate himself to portraying Aquaman. Lobo, renowned for his profanity-laden language and antihero persona, has the potential to serve as a formidable adversary to the primary protagonist in the revamped film "Superman: Legacy" within the DC Universe.

There have been discussions about Jason Momoa potentially reprising a new role in James Gunn's DC Universe. It has been confirmed in a comprehensive report that after Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the final official installment in the fading DCEU, Momoa may return as a different character. While the sequel to Warner Bros.' most successful DC film will conclude the Momoa-led franchise, there are talks about him joining the revamped DC Universe as Lobo. According to Variety, Momoa has been in discussions with Gunn and Peter Safran regarding this potential new role.

Momoa could make a comeback, but not in the role of Aquaman. According to sources, the actor is in discussions to portray Lobo, either in the upcoming 2025 reboot titled "Superman: Legacy," which is written and directed by Gunn, or in a standalone film.

How Lobo Could Fit Into Superman: Legacy And The DC Universe

Despite expressing his desire to portray the renowned DC Comics villain, Momoa faced skepticism regarding his ability to do so while committed to playing Aquaman in the DCEU. This situation is unique as Momoa would have to embody two distinct characters within the same franchise. Realistically, it is highly improbable that he could effectively execute both roles concurrently. Momoa must prioritize his portrayal of Aquaman before considering taking on the persona of Lobo.

Lobo, created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen, made his debut in the early '80s. However, it was in the '90s that the character underwent a transformation into an antihero bounty hunter with a foul mouth and carefree attitude. Given his extensive history in the comics, it makes sense for Lobo to be pitted against David Corenswet’s Man of Steel in Gunn's Superman: Legacy. If Momoa's Lobo does appear in the highly anticipated reboot of the iconic DC hero, it will be interesting to see how he fares as a potential antagonist to the DC Universe's first hero.

Although Lobo is often seen as a villain, his character is more complex than that label suggests. In print, he has collaborated with some of DC's most beloved heroes, including Green Lantern and the Justice League. It is unclear if this is the direction Gunn intends to take with Momoa's Lobo, but the fact that they are considering giving him his own movie indicates their confidence in the casting choice. Therefore, as Momoa bids farewell to Arthur Curry in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, he may be opening the door to a bigger and more significant role within the DC Universe.

Source: Variety