Fast & Furious X, which is currently breaking movie records, gave Jason Momoa the opportunity to play the role of the villain this time. The hero and superhero regular who gave life to the famous Aquaman should also continue on the DC path, as James Gunn seems to have a new future for him at the studio. And it’s no surprise since the latter has already wanted the actor in his films in the past…for a rival franchise, even more so!
Indeed, as SensaCine reports, before swimming in the oceans of the DCU, Jason Momoa Almost Starred in One of Marvel’s Best Sagas According to Fans: Guardians of the Galaxy Signed James Gunn. Yes, during the casting phase, Jason Momoa was part of the pre-selection to play one of the heroes who also became a fan favorite: we named Drax, the Destroyer, who was eventually played by Dave Bautista. A trilogy that recently concluded with Guardians of the Galaxy 3 as well as the latest Avengers.
Why did he turn down the role?
finally Jason Momoa He himself, who turned down the possibility of being in the MCU, wasn’t at all sure about the role and thought it wouldn’t matter, as he explained to Fandom Wire.
It didn’t really go with my plans because I’ve had so many roles where I don’t say much and I wear paint and I’m still shirtless.
The actor was referring to the series Stargate: Atlantis, in which he played a similar character for four years:An alien who didn’t say much and grunted“. He adds: “This has worked for me before, whether people saw it or not. You want to have diversification.“
however, Jason Momoa He doesn’t really regret his decision, not so much because he was able to be the hero of his own DC saga and be one of the heroes of Justice League (2017), but because he saw Dave Bautista He made the role his own, made it more sophisticated and fun than he thought: “I think this is the perfect cast. Dave is perfect for this role, Drax.“It is said.
2023 really rhymes Jason Momoa : then Fast & Furious XStill to be seen, the actor will be seen in the second installment of Aquaman’s adventures in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which will hit our screens on December 20, 2023.
Meanwhile, Aquaman (2018) is available to stream on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. On Marvel’s side, the first two installments of Guardians of the Galaxy are being reviewed on Disney+, and Volume 3 is in theaters.
Source: Allocine
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