James Gunn fixes DC casting mistake

Author: Chris Snelgrove Published 27 seconds ago

Currently, comic book fans are somewhat divided on whether the DC Universe (DCU) will be successful. Some believe its popularity will rival that of the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but others fear it will repeat most, if not all, of the mistakes that sunk the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). However, some recent casting news has given us some major hope that the upcoming cinematic universe will at least be more accurate to the comics. Now James Gunn has greenlit Jason Momoa to play Lobo in it Supergirl: Girl of Tomorrowhe effectively fixed the DCEU’s biggest casting mistake.

Momoa is not the right Aquaman

Honestly, Momoa has always been the weirdest part of the DCEU. For example, actors like Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, and Gal Gadot always seem to make perfect castings because their on-screen presence reflects (more or less) the comedic personas of their characters. In the comics, though, Aquaman has always been a stubborn and regal king, but the DCEU has turned him into a mostly mindless party guy who only exists to smash beers and yell bad things. James Gunn clearly wants a cinematic universe that’s more consistent with the comics, and Jason Momoa is the perfect casting choice for Lobo, because frankly, his King of Atlantis already acts too much like this gruff exterior Star warrior.

However, if you just look at box office receipts, moviegoers seemed to love Momoa’s Aquaman (at least at first). James Wan’s first part Neptune The film grossed over $1 billion at the box office, making it the most successful film in the DCEU to date. However, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Revenues were a relatively meager $439.4 million, a steep drop that showed everyone’s collective superhero fatigue and perhaps a collective disdain for Momoa’s one-note performance as the title character.

Lobo and Momoa are one.

So why are we so sure that James Gunn made the right decision in casting Jason Momoa as Lobo, especially when it reminds us of the DCEU’s failures? As mentioned, he’s basically been auditioning for the role for years. The Aquaman we see fighting alongside the Justice League or fighting to save Atlantis bears little resemblance to the character in the comics, as he looks like a straight-to-video action star with effortlessly “cool” dialogue , these conversations could have been conducted by a five-year-old child. This kind of dialogue is more appropriate for Lobo, a character known for his exaggerated lines and bad attitude.

As James Gunn knows, Jason Momoa also has the perfect body for Lobo, a character whose ripped body is constantly on display (that’s what happens when you wear What happens when you put on a vest but no shirt). However, the Aquaman actor’s attitude performance is more important than his physique, as the character’s violent, devil-may-care outlook is the polar opposite of Superman’s moralistic Boy Scout. We don’t know yet how Millie Alcock will play Supergirl, but if Momoa gives Lobo some of his legacy DCEU edginess, it seems like she’ll have the perfect enemy (and likely a third act as well) willing ally).

jason momoa dream role

In the end, while it doesn’t guarantee a great performance, it’s nice to see James Gunn cast Jason Momoa as Lobo, as the actor has been discussing how he wants to play the character for years. All great screen performances begin with an actor’s passionate commitment to the project, and we know Momoa is very passionate about playing the last Shanian on screen. Add in Gunn’s own passion for the bizarre universe he brings to life, and the future looks very bright for DC fans.

Before anyone picks up the trident and throws it at us, let’s first admit that Momoa has always been a great superhero performer, but he’s always been hampered by (sorry, not sorry to bother you, fans) extremely limited vision. Directors like Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon. After the success of movies like Guardians of the Galaxy and show something like peacemakerIt’s clear that James Gunn is as passionate about comics as Jason Momoa is about Lobo. Considering we’ve been waiting decades to see the leading man on screen in a live-action film, our anticipation for the DCU is now greater than ever.