Jason Momoa Says He’ll Keep Splashing Around as Aquaman If Fans Keep Loving It
At 43, the water‑tough icon Jason Momoa is ready to keep riding the waves as the DC superhero in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. He’s got the same open‑handed attitude as he does his first three movies: whether or not the audience loves it, he’ll decide on the next adventure.
What’s the “just keep going” verdict?
When asked by The Hollywood Reporter how long he’d stay in the role, Momoa kept it simple and very human: “As long as we can.” He added that if people start feeling the movie is stale, they’ll call it quits. “If it feels like it’s past its due date, then we won’t make another one.” Conversely, if fans keep screaming for more, he’s all in.
Behind the scenes: Writing the next splash
- Momoa was actually one of the writers on the new film, which is now on a December 2023 release date.
- He burst out with a 50‑page outline for the sequel and was thrilled when the studio swore by it.
- “It’s got my heart in it,” he says, because the character feels like an old buddy.
He’s gripped the role through four movies already, and now he feels a profound bond that keeps returning to the sea‑crest.
Delays? No big deal.
Even though the release has been postponed, Momoa’s confident that fans will love whatever he’s delivering. He thanked the cinema crowd that’s re‑jumping on their purple seats after the pandemic. He also gave a shout‑out to Tom Cruise and Top Gun: Maverick for giving theaters a reason to reopen.
He said: “We killed it. We made something amazing and it’ll come out when it’s meant to come out.” The pandemic’s rush was to hit deadlines faster, but the studio knows ??? (the word continues) ??? “We know it should come out when it’s ready to come out (at a time) when everybody is getting back in the movie theatres.”
Finally, he tipped his hat to Cruise: “So, thank you Tom Cruise.”
