Premiere Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom This is far from inciting passions. James Wan’s new film will cap a truly disappointing year for DC and Warner Bros., with virtually everyone believing it will be James Wan’s last appearance. Jason Momoa the embodiment of a superhero on the big screen. However, in recent hours he has received strong support from Peter Safranleader of DC Studios along with James Gunn.
During the event dedicated to Aquaman 2Safran noted Jason Momoa’s importance to the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and even called him the “ultimate Aquaman” (via Hollywood Reporter).
“When I think about Jason in this role, he is the real Aquaman. He redefined it. It really was an 11- or 12-year journey for him. “Many people in the audience don’t realize he was chosen.” [para el papel] so long ago. When he took on this role, he was known as Khal Drogo. [por Juego de Tronos]and now it really is Aquaman,” he explained.
However, Does this mean Jason Momoa will be able to continue working in the DCEU despite James Gunn’s planned reboot? Peter Safran chose not to make comments that could backfire on him in the future. However, they made it clear that they will not close the door on future projects for the Hawaiian artist. Whether to return as Aquaman or take the place of a new character.
“We’ll see what happens to him next.” [de Aquaman 2]. I know Jason will always have a home in DC and Warner Bros.“, pointed out Peter Safran. In fact, the executive recalled that Momoa’s next big project is mine craftadaptation live action popular video game that will be released in 2025. Directed by Jared Hess, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Despite DC’s support, Jason Momoa doesn’t believe he will continue playing the role of Aquaman.
Apart from Peter Safran’s comments, Jason Momoa himself is not very sure about the continuation of the DC Extended Universe after the film’s premiere. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. And not because of lack of desire or because he is tired of the role, but because he knows that his sub-franchise unable to support himself.
Yes, sure Aquaman 2 will be released in theaters today, December 22nd, the first reviews have appeared in recent days, and they are not very kind to the film. If audiences don’t respond positively to James Wan’s feature film, Jason Momoa will know his days as Arthur Curry/Aquaman are over.
In dialogue with Entertainment tonightthe actor made it clear that continuing to play the role of Aquaman in future DCEU films is not his business. “I don’t necessarily want this to be the end, but I don’t think it’s really a choice. The truth is that if the audience likes it, then there is a chance. But now I’m saying it doesn’t look very good.” said Momoa.
DC Studios, led by James Gunn, plans to relaunch its cinematic universe in 2025. Superman: Legacy. This is the only film that the studio is working on at full speed, and much of the cast has already been cast. In the future it will come Brave and Boldnew production of Batman by Andy Muschietti.
Everything indicates that the idea of the directive is to sever all ties with previous productions in one way or another connected with Snyderverse. Something that surpasses Jason Momoa and Aquaman since the third part Amazing woman with Gal Gadot.
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