James Gunn Reacts to Jason Momoa’s (Tried) Lobo Costume Leak

The DCU debuts Lobo in Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow, and Jason Momoa can hardly wait. He is so stoked for the character that he virtually leaked a photograph of his costumed self.

Jason Momoa’s publicist simply did him a strong throughout an interview with Cinemablend. The actor was at a press junket for A Minecraft Film, and the outlet requested what his Lobo would appear like in Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow. Momoa hinted the character could be absolutely armored throughout his transient look within the movie. “Yeah, I am lined,” he confirmed. As if that is not sufficient of a tease, he even supplied a sneak peek of himself carrying the costume. He was concerning the present the picture on his cellphone when his publicist pleaded in opposition to it. He put the cellphone again in his pocket. “You had been that near the news, bro,” he quipped.

DCU head James Gunn barely contained his reduction on Threads. “I simply wish to profoundly thank Jason’s publicist,” he wrote. One person commented “[Momoa] positively confirmed Jack Black [the photo] anyway,” to which Gunn responded, “I can reside with that.” Momoa’s trace sparks questions on Lobo’s look, since he is typically depicted bare-chested and carrying a bike vest. He is virtually as indestructible as Superman in a single iteration; he died in one other storyline, however he wrecked a lot havoc in heaven and hell that he was resurrected (and completely banished from the afterlife). Gunn would possibly undertake the mortal, susceptible Lobo from the comics.

‘We Look Fairly Useless On, Precisely Like The Character’

Gunn has loads of Lobo variations at his disposal, and Momoa’s character might appear like The Batman Who Frags within the official reveal. Whatever the costume, Momoa is ideal casting; he is a spitting picture of the character, in look and character. “I do not wish to give away an excessive amount of, however I imply, we glance fairly useless on, precisely just like the character, and he is fairly tough and gruff and… I am going to say the bike’s actually cool,” he instructed Display screen Rant. He additionally promised followers he would do the character justice. Lobo was his favourite superhero rising up and touchdown the position was simply icing on the cake.

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Followers can solely speculate about Lobo’s position in Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow. As an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter, it could be attention-grabbing to see if he is out to satisfy a contract within the film. Gunn might additionally adapt his preliminary arc within the comics, introducing him as a hardened villain earlier than fleshing out his redemption story. Momoa is dedicated to reprising the position all through the DCU, and it appears the franchise has discovered its edgy anti-hero and Deadpool equal. “Effectively, that is the position I’ve at all times wished to play. That is the comedian I beloved, so I am actually nervous about it,” Momoa asserted.

Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow premieres in theaters on June 26, 2006.

Supply: Cinemablend through YouTube, Threads, Display screen Rant

Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow

Launch Date

June 26, 2026

Director

Craig Gillespie

Writers

Tom King, Otto Binder, Ana Nogueira

Franchise(s)

DC Universe

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  Milly Alcock

  Kara Zor-El / Supergirl

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  Matthias Schoenaerts

  Krem of the Yellow Hills

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  Eve Ridley

  Ruthye Mary Knolle

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