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Jason Momoa expresses his love for the character Lobo and considers it the “perfect role.” Rumors suggest Momoa may leave Aquaman behind to play Lobo, with some reports claiming he is already locked in. The upcoming DCU reboot, starting with Superman: Legacy in 2025, could potentially feature Momoa’s Lobo.

Aquaman star Jason Momoa has once again declared his love for the DC antihero Lobo, calling it “the perfect role.” Momoa heaped praise on Lobo during a recent conversation with Fandango, during which he promoted what’s likely to be his final outing as the DC superhero Aquaman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, adding fuel to the idea that he will return to the world of DC as Lobo in James Gunn’s DCU.

“So, Lobo… I used to collect comics and I don’t do so much anymore, but he was always my favorite. And I’ve always wanted to play Lobo because I’m like, ‘Hello?.’ It’s pretty perfect. It’s the perfect role. I mean, listen, if they call me and ask me to play it? It’s a f*** yeah. But, I mean, that’s a guarantee. So, you don’t have to worry about that. But, 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.”

Rumors and speculation that Momoa will leave the crown of Aquaman behind in favor of intergalactic bounty hunting as Lobo have been circulating for some time. The action star is certainly not shy about this love for the character, with some reports even claiming that Momoa is already locked in and that the casting change will be announced once Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has been released.

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU will begin in 2025 with Superman: Legacy. The reboot is all set to introduce several other recognizable DC characters, with some even suggesting that Momoa’s Lobo could play a part.

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Will Bring an End to the DCEU
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom The follow-up to the smash hit DC adventure Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa as the King of Atlantis. Release Date December 25, 2023 Director James Wan

For now, Momoa is still due to return as Aquaman in the DC sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time, Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force.

To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.

Jason Momoa returns as Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman, now balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father, alongside Patrick Wilson as Orm, Aquaman’s half-brother and his nemesis, who must now step into a new role as his brother’s reluctant ally. The rest of the cast includes Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Kidman.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 22, 2023, and will bring an end to the DCEU, which began back with Man of Steel back in 2013. Check out the trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom below: