Jason Momoa is making headlines once again, this time for revealing his favorite character in the DC Universe. Jason Momoa will play Lobo in Supergirl, releasing on June 26, 2026. He has openly shared his excitement about taking on the role, calling it his “ultimate dream.” Fans are eager to see him embrace the chaotic anti-hero with the same energy he brought to Aquaman.
Jason Momoa Opens Up About Playing Lobo
Months ahead of the film’s release, Momoa spoke during the promotion of The Wrecking Crew. He shared his excitement about finally stepping into Lobo’s shoes. Momoa described the character as “amazing” and revealed that he had wanted to play Lobo even more than his iconic role as Aquaman.
Momoa said:
“I wanted to play him more than Aquaman, this is it.”
Fans got their first glimpse of Lobo in the official Supergirl teaser trailer, with a blink-and-miss appearance at the 1 minute and 35 seconds mark. Moreover, the brief cameo already generated buzz and anticipation among DC fans, with many speculating how Momoa’s version of Lobo will differ from the comic book version.
The Journey to Playing Lobo
DC Studios officially cast Jason Momoa as Lobo in December 2024. Upon confirming the news on Instagram, he shared a screenshot from an older interview, describing the role as:
“The perfect role.”
Interestingly, Momoa had previously revealed that before playing Aquaman, he originally thought he would be portraying Lobo in the DCEU. This long-standing interest highlights how personal the role is for him and why fans are excited to see him finally bring Lobo to life on screen.
James Gunn and DC Studios Confirmation
On the day James Gunn became DC Studios co-CEO, he shared a screenshot of a text exchange with Momoa. In it, Momoa expressed his enthusiasm for the character with just two words:
“F—– Lobo.”
Gunn responded:
“Dude, I’ve said you should be Lobo for years, no lie.”
Peter Safran, the other co-CEO of DC Studios, confirmed Momoa’s long-standing interest in playing Lobo, stating that the actor had been talking about it “forever.” Safran recalled Momoa saying:
“I’d rather be doing Lobo.”
In addition, when Gunn and Safran were appointed to lead DC Studios, Momoa texted them in all caps:
“LOBO!!!!!!!!!!”
followed by a few Xs, emphasizing his excitement. This shows just how much Momoa has been dreaming of this role and how eager he is to finally take on the anti-hero’s chaotic persona.
Meanwhile, fans are now speculating what Momoa’s version of Lobo will bring to the screen. Given his larger-than-life personality and commanding presence, Momoa is expected to make the character both intimidating and hilariously over-the-top.
Moreover, with Supergirl exploring cosmic-level threats, Lobo’s introduction is likely to shake up the DC Universe in unexpected ways. Momoa’s excitement and longtime passion for the character suggest that he will embrace every aspect of Lobo’s anti-hero nature, from his rebellious attitude to his violent, unpredictable tendencies.
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