Unveiling the Exciting Clues: Is Jason Momoa's DCU Role in the Works at DC Comics?

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Jason Momoa's rumored role as Lobo in James Gunn's DCU may have been teased by DC Comics, hinting at his possible involvement in the reboot.

In DC's Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun Halloween Special, the story "Happy Hal(Lobo)ween!" showcases Lobo disguising himself as Aquaman, highlighting the resemblance to Momoa's portrayal of the character in the comics.

Although the actors' strike has prevented any official confirmation, Variety's recent report suggests that Momoa has been in discussions to portray Lobo in either Superman: Legacy or a standalone movie. This news has generated excitement among fans who are eager to witness his inclusion in the DC Universe.

Jason Momoa's alleged portrayal of Lobo in James Gunn's DCU might be validated.

Gunn's forthcoming DCU installment is set to serve as a gentle restart, with a few DCEU performers making a comeback to reenact their characters, notably Freddie Stroma as Vigilante. Regrettably, Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck will not reprise their roles, much to the chagrin of numerous fans. Additionally, there are claims that Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman and Ezra Miller's The Flash will be excluded from the project. Speculations have arisen regarding Momoa's involvement in the DCU, with his character not being Aquaman.

In DC's Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun Halloween Special, there is a short story featuring Lobo titled "Happy Hal(Lobo)ween!" Within the story, Lobo receives an invitation to a Halloween party and embarks on a quest to find the perfect character to dress up as. Troubling his daughter Crush with his conundrum, Lobo eventually settles on portraying Hugh Jackman's character from Les Misérables. Intrigued by his daughter's suggestion, Lobo decides to dress up as a superhero portrayed by Jackman, akin to his own persona. However, due to the nature of DC, Lobo is unable to don a Wolverine costume. Consequently, he enthusiastically opts for an Aquaman ensemble instead.

Due to Momoa's resemblance to Lobo in the comics, fans are hoping he will portray the character in the DCU. Momoa has been promoting Aquaman's role in the DCU reboot, which has led fans to speculate if he will be involved. Variety recently appeared to confirm that Momoa had discussions about playing Lobo, either in Gunn's Superman: Legacy or in a standalone film.

Given the ongoing actors' strike, it remains uncertain if Momoa will indeed portray Lobo, as he only had preliminary talks prior to the strike. Once the strike concludes, fans will eagerly await a social media announcement from Gunn regarding Momoa's casting. The question then arises if Momoa will also appear in Superman: Legacy alongside other DC characters.

This is exciting news for fans eagerly anticipating Momoa's appearance in the DCU. While his portrayal of Aquaman differed from the comic book rendition in a refreshing way, there is no doubt that he would excel as Lobo. Regardless, it is a fantastic acknowledgement from DC Comics.