Jason Momoa wasn’t kidding when he stated enjoying the comedian e-book character Lobo was a prime precedence for him. In a brand new publish on X, DC Studios co-chief James Gunn revealed the textual content Momoa despatched him when it was introduced in fall 2022 that Gunn and Peter Safran could be heading up the Warner Bros. superhero division. The textual content was easy: “Fucking Lobo.”

“Dude, I’ve stated try to be Lobo for years. No lie,” Gunn wrote again to the actor on the time.

In sharing the textual content change, Gunn now wrote: “On the anniversary of Lobo, I can’t assist however consider a textual content I acquired from Jason Momoa on the morning it was introduced Peter & I had been the heads of DC Studios — the day Jason & I first mentioned him becoming a member of the DCU as Lobo. I’ve liked watching Jason deliver him to life & can’t wait to share that with all of you.”

Momoa is enjoying Lobo in “Supergirl: World of Tomorrow,” which is now in manufacturing. The superhero film — starring “Home of the Dragon” actor Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El — is about to be the second movie in Gunn and Safran’s rebooted DC Universe following Gunn’s “Superman,” which arrives in theaters this July and stars David Corenswet because the Man of Metal and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Craig Gillespie is “Supergirl,” which additionally stars Matthias Schoenaerts as villain Krem of the Yellow Hill and Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knolle.

Momoa’s Lobo casting was formally introduced final December. He confirmed the casting information on Instagram by sharing a quote from a earlier Fandango interview he did by which he mentioned his curiosity in enjoying the character.

“I acquire comics, and I don’t accomplish that a lot anymore, however he was all the time my favourite, and I all the time needed to play Lobo, as a result of I’m like, ‘Good day? It’s the right function,” he stated within the interview. “I imply, hear. In the event that they name and ask me to play him, it’s a fuck yeah. I haven’t acquired that decision, so I don’t wish to put any faux information on the market, but when they ever name me and ask me to play, or ask me to audition, I’m there.”

Momoa performed Aquaman within the earlier DC Universe below Zack Snyder, starring in two standalone motion pictures in addition to “Justice League.” His time because the character got here to an finish after the 2023 launch of “Aquaman and the Misplaced Kingdom,” however even earlier than that film got here out he was vocal about wanting a brand new function in Gunn’s rebooted universe.

“I feel that with Peter Safran and Mr. Gunn on the helm now at DC, I’m very enthusiastic about that,” Momoa instructed Leisure Tonight in 2022 after the information of the duo’s hiring. “There are a number of cool issues that might be arising. Considered one of my goals come true might be taking place below their watch. So, keep tuned!”

Momoa’s Lobo debut might be seen when “Supergirl” opens in theaters on June 26, 2026.