Jason Momoa Doesn't Think Anybody Will Be Making 'Aquaman' Jokes After BATMAN v SUPERMAN

Jason Momoa Doesn't Think Anybody Will Be Making 'Aquaman' Jokes After BATMAN v SUPERMAN

Aquaman's had a rough ride with comic book fans over the years. That all looks set to change with Jason Momoa's portrayal of the character in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. The actor himself recently hinted few people will be making fish-jokes after next March...

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By Minty - Sep 06, 2015 05:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Aquaman
Source: ScreenRelish

Jason Momoa was in Toronto for Fan Expo Canada 2015 this weekend and naturally he was asked plenty of fan questions about playing 'Aquaman' in the DCEU. He refrained from delving into too much detail, but he did have a few interesting smaller details to say about his take on the aquatic DC Comics hero (documented in the video below, courtesy of ScreenRelish).

Early on, Momoa was asked about was how Aquaman's personality differed from the (supposedly) more "serious" characters like Superman & Batman. He appeared to deny that his character was a more "chilled" or laid-back hero, adding, "I can't see me busting out a bunch of jokes. I mean, I don't think it'll be like that." He also refused to confirm (or deny...) whether or not we'd see him directly in conflict with DC's World Finest at any point during Batman v Superman.

Momoa's breakout as an actor came via his much-loved turn as 'Khal Drogo' in HBO's Game Of Thrones. Many had taken his casting as a sign that we'd be seeing a more barbaric version of Aquaman in the DCEU, but the Hawaian-born actor was quick disassociate the pair. "I don't think Aquaman's going to be raping and pillaging any villages," he joked.

That said, it stilll seems likely this version of Aquaman is going to be the most badass take on the character we've seen so far. Formerly the butt of everyone's jokes, Momoa looks set to change most people's perception of this character next year. "You know, it's cute and funny, I mean people make fun of him and there's a bunch of jokes about him," he said, before adding (rather ominously), "But I'm like 'Well... just wait. Let's just wait a little bit. And then we can make jokes...'"


We'll get our first look at Jason Momoa as the King of the Seven Seas in Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, which will hit theatres March 25, 2016.
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avengersleagueofjusticeforamerica
avengersleagueofjusticeforamerica - 9/6/2015, 5:21 AM
Well he isnt the definitive aquaman so..... yeah we will
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 9/6/2015, 5:22 AM
People, especially Sheldon Cooper, will still make fun of Seaman after BvS.
MrMartyMarvel
MrMartyMarvel - 9/6/2015, 5:23 AM
We'll see about that…
Sillypig123
Sillypig123 - 9/6/2015, 5:25 AM
I am so excited to see how a lot of DC heroes pan out on the big screen but funnily enough captain boomerang is the villain i am most excited to see
Dinotron
Dinotron - 9/6/2015, 5:26 AM
I'm kinda concerned that the Leaguers in the DCEU will all have serious personalities. I'm just hoping that when the Justice League movie comes along that the interactions between them all will be entertaining, I just don't want to see too much brooding behavior from everyone
Wooza
Wooza - 9/6/2015, 5:26 AM
It's about time aquaman gets his chance to shine. I never understood why so many people killed aquaman yet everyone thinks Namor is the man. It's the same guy. Just like hawk eye and green arrow or flash and quick silver. Same powers
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 9/6/2015, 5:30 AM
If Kanye West has taught me anything, it's that no one makes fun of a guy who takes himself very seriously and is always talking about how awesome he is.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 9/6/2015, 5:33 AM
Haha, nice. Can't wait to see this on screen
ShellHead
ShellHead - 9/6/2015, 5:35 AM
Will any of the Justice League members be distinguishable from one another? Or will they all be Batman in different clothing?

Because it seems like they're all trying to make these characters brooding badasses. They are embarrassed by their comic book origins or something and they are afraid to actually embrace a different aesthetic or theme that is different from Batman's. They aren't even prepared to explore other aspects of Batman other than the 1980's reboot of him as a depressing psychopath.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 9/6/2015, 5:35 AM
Don't worry Momoa. Aquaman isn't a joke. Hal Jordan is.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 9/6/2015, 5:44 AM
@ShellHead

They aren't even prepared to explore other aspects of Batman other than the 1980's reboot of him as a depressing psychopath.

Good point.

By the way, will Daredevil Season 2 be using Frank Miller's run again as an influence and will the MCU Spider-Man reboot be using Ultimate Spider-Man as an influence for the third Spidey series in a roll? And if you could please answer in the form of a question.
staypuffed
staypuffed - 9/6/2015, 5:46 AM
People who think Aquaman is a joke haven't read a modern Aquaman comic. They still think he's that dumbo in Superfriends, and couldn't be more wrong. That's like expecting Thanos to still be a clone of Darkseid in Infinity War.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 9/6/2015, 5:52 AM
Jason Momoa confirmed he's been working closely with Geoff Johns so that's heavy reassurance for pretty much... Everything.

"Unless they call him Aquaman in the movie, I doubt many people will even realize he's meant to be Aquaman."

The shit you people say sometimes...
Pedrito
Pedrito - 9/6/2015, 5:52 AM
So white Aquaman is a joke, but vaguely ethnic Aquaman isn't? That's kinda racist, huh.
Haha.
Is it the bad boy tats? What a badass ooooh.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 9/6/2015, 5:57 AM
@staypuffed

People who think Aquaman is a joke haven't read a modern Aquaman comic. They still think he's that dumbo in Superfriends, and couldn't be more wrong. That's like expecting Thanos to still be a clone of Darkseid in Infinity War.
gambgel
gambgel - 9/6/2015, 5:58 AM
I dont like this choice. As badass as Jason can be to most people.

I preffer more faitfull adaptations, done right, while still making the character badass. I guess Zack didnt believe it was possible, sad, but oh well...
DarkModeDan
DarkModeDan - 9/6/2015, 6:06 AM
"Jason Momoa Doesn't Think Anybody Will Be Making 'Aquaman' Jokes After BATMAN v SUPERMAN"


CapedBaldy
CapedBaldy - 9/6/2015, 6:11 AM
@Jollem




U welcome.
CapedBaldy
CapedBaldy - 9/6/2015, 6:12 AM
Hopefully "Topo" shows up to wreck shit.
AquamanIsTheBest
AquamanIsTheBest - 9/6/2015, 6:17 AM
There's a word for people who still make fun of Aquaman


Dumbasses
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 9/6/2015, 6:19 AM
@Jollem @PeterSurfer

He's talking about Robotech, right?
GhostDog
GhostDog - 9/6/2015, 6:25 AM
I'm sure people will still make jokes no matter what. Like how he's now Rob Zombie fused with Khal Drogo....

Hopefully he distinguishes himself from that role.and Aquaman isn't JUST underwater Drogo. But idk, it's looking like he will be juse that
AbhiShake
AbhiShake - 9/6/2015, 6:26 AM
Momoa will so awesome as Aquaman, I can't wait how James Wan builds Atlantis.
CapedBaldy
CapedBaldy - 9/6/2015, 6:27 AM
@Ramiel

I think it's about Aquaman,Robotech won't get released till about 2070.Lmao
Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 9/6/2015, 6:35 AM
@gambgel

First of all. Just because he does not look like a carboon copy of his comic counterpart, does not mean that this Aquaman won't be true to the sourcematerial

Second, it is because of the joke's, that goes on from generations, that they do change him so drastic in terms of looks, and get an actor like Jason Momoa. If they would have got an actor that would look like the classic one. You would go from "he look badass" or i cannot wait to see it" from the general audience to, "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA... Are they going to use this pathetic mother [frick]er in a serious atempt". And first impression is everything.
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