Jason Momoa says the future of ‘Aquaman’ movies ‘doesn’t look very good’ – The Hollywood Reporter

Jason Momoa as Aquaman in 2023’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Jason Momoa may love playing Aquaman, but he’s unsure about the future of the DC superhero franchise.

The actor recently opened up for Entertainment tonight He expressed his concerns about future installments during the promotion Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomwhich hits theaters on December 22.

Addressing reports that the latest film may be his last time playing the legendary King of Atlantis, Momoa admitted: “I don’t necessarily want it to be the end… (but) I don’t think that’s really an option.” ”

The actor has been open about his appreciation for playing Aquaman, especially because he loves the ocean and also wanted to become a marine biologist growing up. But he realizes that James Gunn and Peter Safran, who were recently appointed to lead DC Studios, have their own vision for the future of the DC Cinematic Universe and want to “start something new of their own.”

“The truth is, if the audience likes it, there’s a possibility,” Momoa said of the possibility of playing Aquaman again. “But right now, I’m like, ‘It doesn’t look very good.’”

The actor added: “I love this character and (want) to play him for a long time. I kind of see where I want it to go. And even in the next ten years or so, there are a lot of cool things they can do. I enjoy the role and the world. So, I mean it’s just a matter of whether people like it.

Momoa first appeared as Aquaman in 2017 Justice League before leading his own film the following year.

Although Aquaman is not currently on the roster Gunn and Safran DC revealed earlier this year, the actor is hoping to stick around in the superhero world, even if it’s as a different comic book character.

“If there’s a place for me in their world, I’d love to be a part of it,” Momoa said. “This is my home. Warner and DC are definitely my home. So, that’s all I’ll say.”