Amidst the buzz surrounding James Gunn’s Superman, another highly anticipated project from the DC Studios co-CEO has finally taken center stage: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Slated for release in 2026, the film has generated excitement following a recent casting announcement featuring none other than Jason Momoa.
Yes, DC and Warner Bros’ beloved Aquaman will appear in a DC Studios project, starring Milly Alcock as the iconic heroine. As the project takes shape, fans are eager to learn more about Momoa’s role. We’ll dive into the details of his involvement in this article, so keep reading!
Jason Momoa as Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
It was recently confirmed that Jason Momoa will be playing the role of Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. On Instagram, Momoa shared a snippet of one of his previous interviews where he speaks about this particular and captioned the post, “They called,” confirming his new role.
In this interview, Momoa said,
“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.'”
He also added that if they were to call and ask him to Lobo, his answer would be “F*ck yeah.” Looks like manifestation and great talent worked in Momoa’s favor!
Who is Lobo?
Although Lobo may not be a household name from the DC comics, Jason Momoa’s involvement is likely to catapult him to stardom. Created by the acclaimed duo Keith Giffen and Roger Slifer, Lobo first appeared in Omega Men #3 in 1983.
The character has also made a previous on-screen appearance in the animated comedy-action film LEGO DC: Shazam – Magic & Monsters.
Lobo works as a bounty hunter, but what sets him apart is that he’s an alien from the planet of Czarnia. Lobo has been popular amongst comic readers, but it is now time for him to shine on the big screen.
Extraordinary strength is one of Lobo’s main powers, and we have no doubt Momoa will portray that with absolute ease. In some ways, this character can be compared to Marvel’s Wolverine.
Conclusion
We’re eagerly anticipating Jason Momoa’s portrayal of Lobo, and how he’ll reimagine this complex character to contribute to the success of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. With Momoa’s proven track record of bringing depth to iconic characters, expectations are high for his take on the intergalactic bounty hunter.