Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning · 30 Dec 2024 · T−543
Jason Momoa confirms he is Lobo with "They called."
Momoa posted a screenshot of an old interview in which he said he always wanted to play Lobo, captioned "They called." Deadline confirmed the casting.
Why it matters
A former Aquaman returning as a different character gave the film a second star and a comic-fan hook.
AnalysisDetails
- Date
- 30 Dec 2024 · T−543
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning
- Category
- Celebrity & sports talent
- Markets
- Global
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Jason Momoa
- Channels
- Instagram, Press
- Mechanics
- Talent as distribution
Sources 1
- Jason Momoa To Play Lobo In 'Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow'Deadline · 30 Dec 2024 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: Momoa confirmed as Lobo; Instagram post captioned 'They called.'
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