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Now that comic book fans have gotten their first sneak peak at James Gunn’s DC Universe with the release of the trailer for his Superman film, the rebooted films are getting another boost with its latest addition, and fans are rejoicing.
According to Variety, Jason Momoa has officially been tapped to play Superman villain Lobo in DC’s upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow film. For years, rumors have been running rampant that Momoa would be taking on the role once his ill-fated stint as Aquaman was over. Now, it’s coming to fruition, as aesthcallym the man is basically a carbon copy of the DC villain. Starring Milly Alcock (House Of The Dragon) as the titular character, the film is set to release after Gunn’s Superman: Legacy hits theaters in 2025.
Per Variety:
Craig Gillespie is directing the film, which also features Matthias Schoenaerts as villain Krem of the Yellow Hill and Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knolle. Ana Nogueira (“The Vampire Diaries”) wrote the screenplay based on the run of DC comics by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.
Momoa confirmed the casting news on Instagram by sharing a quote from an interview with Fandango during the press tour for “Aquaman 2” where he discussed his longtime fandom of the character — an anithero known for his violent and irreverent personality.
“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 said in the interview. “I mean, listen. If they call and ask me to play him, it’s a fuck yeah. I haven’t received that call, so I don’t want to put any fake news out there, but if they ever call me and ask me to play, or ask me to audition, I’m there.”
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is set to release a year after Superman: Legacy, on July 26, 2026. James Gunn promises it’ll be much different than what they have in store for the Man of Steel come July 11, 2025.
“We see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he’s an infant, versus Supergirl, who was raised on a rock chip off of Krypton, and watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life,” Gunn said last year as he and Safran previewed the first 10 film and TV titles for the new DC Universe.
Looks like DC is finally ready to give Marvel a run for their movie money.
What do y’all think of Jason Momoa taking on Lobo in the DC Universe? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Months ago rumors began to swirl that a private screening for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom left much to be desired, and studio executives felt they had a dud on their hands.
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Still, the film is set to release this holiday season and yesterday (Sept. 10), a teaser trailer was released for the what many believe is Jason Mamoa’s final film as the King of Atlantis. Seemingly picking up where Aquaman left off, the teaser trailer finds Aquaman (Jason Momoa) in his full superhero attire as Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II aka Candyman) looks to inflict as much pain as possible on the defender of the earth’s oceans.
Armed with the mythical Black Trident, Black Manta now has the weapon he needs to get revenge on Aquaman and everything he loves in his quest for vengeance. Can Aquaman survive a showdown with an enraged supervillain who can now go toe-to-toe with him? Probably, but don’t be surprised if this film bombs at the box office as interest in this sequel is little to none at the current moment (no shots). So whether or not he lives by the time the credits roll, social media probably won’t be talking about it.
Check out the teaser trailer to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom below, and let us know if you’ll be checking for this when it hits theaters Dec. 20.
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Word is that Fast X will be the final installment to the Fast & Furious franchise so y’all know Vin Diesel will be pulling out all the stops to ensure a memorable swan song and fans can’t wait to see what he has in store for them.
In the latest trailer for the upcoming “tenthquel,” we find Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family under attack by Dante (Jason Momoa) who’s out for revenge after Dom and his band of street racers killed his father, Hernan Reyes, in Fast Five. Yes, Dante waited four entire films before finally waiting his turn to take down the Toretto mafia. Luckily for Dom, he has his entire crew (sans The Rock’s Luke Hobbs) behind him but unfortunately for them, Dante has targets on their backs too.
From Ludacris to Tyrese to John Cena (Dom’s brother in the franchise), no one is safe as Dante doesn’t just want an eye for an eye, but an entire body for the loss of his father. Filled with gunfire, fist fighting, and of course, car chases, the latest trailer is everything you’d expect from the world of the fast and furious. Whether or not this is in fact the final installment into the franchise is anyone’s guess but don’t be surprised if a few spinoffs eventually hit the big screen.
Check out the latest trailer to Fast X below and let us know if you’ll be checking for it when it hits theaters on May 19 in the comments section below.
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