Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom flopped at the box office this past weekend, and it's now apparent that Jason Momoa's stint as the King of Atlantis is over. Still, there's hope for the actor in the new DCU as rumours continue to persist that he'll swap Aquaman for Lobo.
Speculation is running rampant online today that it's a done deal after Natalia Safran, the wife of DC Studios' co-CEO Peter Safran, responded "you know it" to a fan who commented "Bring on Lobo" on a photo of her, Peter, and Momoa.
Given Safran's history of working with the Aquaman star, we'd bet on him pushing for this, and he did recently say that "Jason will always have a home at DC."
Asked recently about possibly playing Lobo in the DCU, Momoa confirmed he hasn't been cast as the Main Main...at least not yet. "I used to collect comics and I don't do so much anymore, but he was always my favourite," he explained. "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," Momoa added. "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."
DC Studios' co-CEO James Gunn has also got fans talking after he recently liked some fan art on social media depicting Momoa as Lobo. We wouldn't read too much into this as it's the same artist who did those pieces based on Superman: Legacy's cast, but for many, it's all but confirmation that the Aquaman star has netted a new DCU role!
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Lobo was created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen. First appearing in 1983, he's an alien bounty hunter from the planet Czarnia known for his immense strength, regenerative abilities, and love for violence.
His appearance is distinctive, with chalk-white skin, a muscular build, and a hook-covered chain, making it easy for Momoa to take on the role without instantly reminding moviegoers of the time he spent as the DCEU's Aquaman.
On the page, Lobo is a character that typically parodies traditional superhero tropes, embracing his "Main Man" persona with a penchant for chaos and irreverent humour. Despite his violent nature, he's a firm fan-favourite and, while rumours persist we might see him in Superman: Legacy, we'd bet on any solo project revolving around the anti-hero boasting an R-Rating.
Do you think we'll see Momoa as the DCU's Lobo? As always, you can let us know your thoughts in the comments section.