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Jason Momoa, who previously portrayed Aquaman in the former DC Universe, has officially announced his confirmed entry into the new generation DC Universe led by James Gunn. The role he is set to take on is the long-rumored intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo.
Momoa shared a screenshot of a past interview on Instagram, where he addressed the rumors of him playing Lobo. He told the media that Lobo was a character he collected comics of, and though he hadn't collected in a long time, Lobo had always been his favorite and a role he always wanted to play because he was "the perfect character." He added that if "they" (referring to DC Studios) called him to play Lobo, he would "absolutely say yes without hesitation," but he hadn't received that call yet and didn't want to spread false information. He concluded that if they wanted him to act or audition, he would "definitely show up." Momoa then captioned the screenshot with: "They really called me."
(Image Source: Jason Momoa Instagram)
Gunn promptly reposted Momoa's announcement on his Instagram Stories, welcoming Momoa to the DCU and further confirming that "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" will mark Momoa's first appearance in the new DCU.
Momoa has long expressed his enthusiasm for playing Lobo, and media rumors have frequently suggested that he and his close friend Gunn were discussing the possibility of him taking on the role. Momoa himself had even hinted at several occasions that he and Gunn were brewing some exciting plans, urging fans to stay tuned. Now, those plans are finally beginning to unfold.
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"Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" is directed by Craig Gillespie, known for "Cruella," with a screenplay penned by actress-turned-writer Ana Nogueira. Milly Alcock, the rising star from "House of the Dragon," will portray Supergirl, while Matthias Schoenaerts is set to play the main antagonist, Krem of the Yellow Hills. The film is slated for a North American release on June 26, 2026.